Micro Certifications

OVERVIEW

The micro certification is intended to prepare participants for the financial and administrative management of a large infrastructure project. Students will gain fundamental knowledge and understanding of financial terminology, financial organizations and entities, project-specific financing definition and models.

Who Should Attend?

Candidates who want to deepen their understanding of capital project management and delivery principles. Indigenous professionals in roles that require decision-making for capital projects and infrastructure, project managers, financial managers.

Learning Outcomes

• financial terminology, financial organizations and entities, project-specific financing definition and models
• the critical aspects of a financial transaction to successfully deliver a capital project
• project risks, risk transfer and mitigation approaches, and qualitative and quantitative considerations
• the role of special purpose vehicles, project delivery methods, procurement principles and contracting considerations, and components for successful delivery.

Tuition Assistance

To be considered for tuition assistance, applicants are asked to include a letter with their application explaining how this training opportunity can help them advance in their careers.  As well as to highlight areas of their career to date. This could be a role in community or as a consultant, this could include Indigenous or non-Indigenous workings working in Indigenous environments.

We encourage Indigenous applicants to self-identify as priority will be given to Indigenous candidates.

COURSE SCHEDULE – Spring 2025

Project Financing Micro Certification – Cohort 3
Location: Winnipeg, MB

Registration is Now Open!

This Program will be delivered based on the Schedule below.

All in-person sessions will be held in Winnipeg, MB and virtual sessions on Zoom.

Session One: April 29, 2025 – Virtual

• Course One: Introduction to Project Financing
• (Independent Study, with one 120-minute group Session)

 Session Two: May 6, 2025 – Virtual

• Course Two: Project Financing Processes & Considerations
• (Independent Study, with one 120-minute group Session)

Session Three: May 13-15, 2025 – In-Person

• Review of Course One & Two
• Course Three: Project Risk Management
• Course Four: Commercial Management

COURSE SCHEDULE – Fall 2025

Project Financing Micro-Certification – Cohort 4
Location: Edmonton, AB

Registration Coming Summer 2025

This Program will be delivered based on the Schedule below.

All in-person sessions will be held in Edmonton, AB, and virtual sessions on Zoom.

Session One: October 7, 2025 – Virtual

• Course One: Introduction to Project Financing
• (Independent Study, with one 120-minute group Session)

Session Two: October 14, 2025 – Virtual

• Course Two: Project Financing Processes & Considerations
• (Independent Study, with one 120-minute group Session)

Session Three: October 21-23, 2025 – In-Person

• Review of Course One & Two
• Course Three: Project Risk Management
• Course Four: Commercial Management

Elevate Your Expertise with AFOA Canada and NACCA Micro-Credentials for Indigenous Financial Institutions

AFOA Canada and the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) are proud to present three exclusive micro-credentials designed to empower staff working in Indigenous Financial Institutions (IFIs). This program is your opportunity for unparalleled professional development.

Leveraging AFOA Canada’s curriculum expertise and NACCA’s Technical Advisory Group, this stands as the only national program in Canada specifically addressing the competency needs of IFI professionals. Our course facilitators are not only specialists in their fields but are also deeply proficient in Indigenous matters, ensuring a relevant and impactful learning experience.

Most courses within these micro-credentials build upon AFOA Canada’s highly regarded Certified Professional Administrator Program (CAPA). The CAPA program is tailored for senior administrators, chief executive officers, senior managers, and aspiring managers across Indigenous communities and organizations, whether on-reserve, off-reserve, or in urban, rural, and isolated settings throughout Canada.

Micro-Credential 1: Understanding the Business and Client

This micro-credential focuses on foundational skills essential for client and business engagement:

• BDO Assessing Loans and Business Plans (exclusive to this program)
• CAPA IFI 9: Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• CAPA IFI 11: Critical Thinking and Analysis
• CAPA IFI 12: Knowledge of Culture and Language

Micro-Credential 2: Understanding the Financial and Legal Landscape

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the financial and legal frameworks relevant to IFIs:

• CAPA IFI 3: Financial Oversight
• CAPA IFI 15: Community Economic Development
• CAPA IFI 4: Communications
• CAPA IFI 14: Law and Legislative Awareness

Micro-Credential 3: Enhancing Your Leadership and Organizational Management Skills

Develop critical leadership and management competencies to drive success within your organization:

• CAPA IFI 1: Human Resources Management
• CAPA IFI 2: Leadership
• CAPA IFI 5: Governance Structures and Processes
• CAPA IFI 8: Values, Ethics and Professionalism

These invaluable micro-credentials are offered exclusively through AFOA Canada and NACCA for IFI professionals, with registration managed directly through NACCA.

For more information contact info@nacca.ca or visit NACCA to speak to a Senior Program Officer to learn more!

AFOA Canada and Fanshawe College have a partnership to support Indigenous students to complete two of the Indigenous content courses required for the CAFM designation. Strategy & Decisions and Indigenous Human & Fiscal Issues courses will be delivered through Corporate Training Solutions Fanshawe as an on-demand, self-paced, interactive experience with digital recognition. We encourage the participation of post-secondary students from Ontario as well as from employees of indigenous organizations. For more information, please visit the Fanshaw College website.