EDANL, Economic Developers Association of Newfoundland and LabradorKeyin Workforce
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Better conversations.
Stronger communities.

100% government-funded. No cost to you.

Practical AI for Economic Developers

Get your week back. Move your community forward.

An applied AI micro-credential for the people driving economic growth in communities across Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Program at a glance

  • 100%government-funded training
  • 30 hoursof applied AI training
  • 2 live sessionsa week, 2.5 hours each
  • Onlinefrom anywhere in NL
  • No techbackground needed
  • Micro-credentialindustry-recognized, with a Credly badge

Designed for

Not AI training. A productivity revolution for the people building NL’s economy.

Every hour you save on a funding proposal is an hour spent with a business owner, a council or an investor, from the Avalon to Labrador.

Developed by EDANL around the real work of economic development in the province, this micro-credential helps you use AI for everyday tasks: drafting reports and proposals, synthesizing data, communicating with stakeholders and spotting new opportunities.

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Your credential

Recognition for skills that move communities forward.

Earn an industry-recognized micro-credential from EDANL, delivered by Keyin Workforce.

  • Professional recognitionShow your commitment to practical, relevant skills.
  • A credential you can shareA Credly badge for LinkedIn and your professional networks.
  • Built for economic developmentDesigned around the real work of economic developers.

One program for the people building every corner of the province, from the Avalon to Labrador.

What you’ll learn

Practical skills. Real impact on your work.

Spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time with the businesses, organizations and communities that depend on you.

01Get your time back

Spend less time preparing reports, proposals and briefing documents, and more time moving important projects forward.

Where you’ll use itFrom funding applications to investor briefs.
02Turn information into insight

Make sense of complex data, identify opportunities and present findings that help councils and boards make informed decisions.

Where you’ll use itFrom sector research to competitive analysis.
03Communicate with confidence

Turn technical information into clear, accessible messages for stakeholders, partners and the communities you serve.

Where you’ll use itFrom policy documents to community updates.
04Plan with greater clarity

Explore investment, infrastructure and workforce scenarios to support stronger economic development planning.

Where you’ll use itFrom skills gaps to regional opportunities.
05Use AI responsibly

Understand where AI can help, where human judgment matters and how to protect sensitive information in your work.

Where you’ll use itFrom privacy considerations to responsible decision-making.

Get your time back

Spend less time preparing reports, proposals and briefing documents, and more time moving important projects forward.

Where you’ll use itFrom funding applications to investor briefs.

Three phases, from basics to results.

  1. Foundations

    4 weeks

    Build your core AI skills on real economic development work.

  2. Specialized tracks

    2 weeks

    Apply AI to your own role, alongside people who do work like yours.

  3. Capstone project

    Final project

    Create a tool for your organization that you’ll keep using.

Built for the people who keep NL communities moving.

Municipal staff and leaders

Department heads, clerks, frontline staff, CAOs, senior administration and elected officials.

Free up time and build team capacity.

Economic and community developers

Regional development officers, field staff, practitioners and certified economic developers.

Reach more of NL with the team you have.

Sector specialists

Sector intelligence and policy analysts, member services and industry association leadership.

Deliver sharper sector work, faster.

Chamber and board of trade staff

Member services, program coordinators, communications and advocacy leads, executives.

Grow member services without new hires.

Community sector organizations

Community development staff, managers, coordinators, directors and fund development leads.

Focus on your mission, not paperwork.

Quick answers.

Who is this program for?

Anyone whose work supports economic growth in NL: municipal staff and elected officials, economic and community developers, sector specialists, chamber and board of trade staff, and community sector organizations.

Is there a cost to participate?

No. The program is 100% funded by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Do I need a tech or AI background?

No. The program starts from the basics and builds every skill on real economic development tasks.

What are the time commitment and schedule?

Two live 2.5-hour online sessions a week for six weeks, 30 hours in total.

What credential will I receive?

An industry-recognized micro-credential developed by EDANL and delivered by Keyin Workforce, issued as a verifiable Credly badge.

When does the next wave start?

Waves run from June 2026 to March 2027. Reserve your seat and we’ll place you in the next available wave.

Ready to work smarter for your community?

It’s free, it’s online, and it takes about five hours a week.

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