Philippine education technology firm C&E Adaptive Learning Solutions (C&E ALS), through its digital arm CE-Logic, Inc., has partnered with Trinity University of Asia (TUA) to deploy Canvas LMS and co-develop microcredential programs focused on fintech, digital payments, and cybersecurity skills.
The agreement was signed on November 19, 2025, at the TUA campus in Quezon City and underscores both institutions’ shared commitment to strengthening digital learning environments and preparing students for emerging industry demands.
The partnership comes as higher education institutions in the Philippines accelerate digital transformation efforts to align curricula with the evolving needs of technology-driven sectors, including fintech, data analytics, and digital services.
Canvas rollout powers digital-ready microcredentials at TUA
Under the deal, TUA will adopt Canvas LMS by Instructure, one of the world’s most widely used learning management platforms, serving over 6,000 institutions globally.
CE-Logic, recently appointed as Instructure’s Channel Partner in the Philippines, will lead the implementation and integration of the system across the university.
Canvas LMS will provide TUA with cloud-based tools for course delivery, instructional design, assessments, and learning analytics. The rollout will also include integrated features such as Canvas Studio, Catalog, Redmenta AI tools, and Accredify, which are expected to streamline digital instruction and credential management.
Beyond platform deployment, the partnership will focus on the co-development of microcredential courses designed to address skills gaps in emerging industries. C&E ALS will work with TUA faculty and industry partners to produce short, targeted programs aligned with outcomes-based and performance-driven learning.
These microcredentials will be delivered through Ascend Learning, an AI-powered LMS dedicated to modular certifications. The initiative will allow TUA to offer both non-stackable short courses to improve immediate employability and stackable lifelong learning programs that can be accumulated toward broader qualifications.
Microcredentials bridge academe and workforce needs
Education leaders say the move reflects growing recognition that traditional degree programs alone may no longer be sufficient to prepare students for digital-first careers.
“With the rapid evolution of industries such as fintech and digital commerce, universities must adapt faster than ever,” C&E ALS President and CEO Eugenio said. “Through this collaboration, we aim to create meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for the modern workforce.”
CE-Logic, C&E ALS’s digital solutions arm and Instructure’s Diamond Services Partner in Asia, continues to expand its footprint in the Philippine education sector by enabling institutions to adopt globally recognized digital learning platforms.
Photo shows (bottom row, from left): Dr. Howell T. Ho, Vice President for Sustainable Partnerships and Lifelong Learning (OVP-SPLL); Dr. Gisela Da. Luna, University President; Mr. John Emyl Eugenio, CEO of C&E ALS and CE-Nexus; Mr. Gerric Gomez, VP for Business Development and Growth Markets at C&E ALS. Joining them are (top row, from left) Dr. Mark Daevid M. Adem, Dr. Immanuel San Diego, Mr. Michael D. Santiagom Dr. Mark D. Francisco, Ms. Rona Maye Trinidad, Ms. Marilou Baticolon, Ms. Matilde C. Asuncion and Mr. Renato Gomez
Industry observers note that microcredentials are increasingly seen as a bridge between academe and high-growth sectors such as fintech, where demand for specialized skills in payments technology, cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital product management continues to rise.
By combining Canvas LMS with modular credentials, the partnership positions TUA to offer more adaptive and technology-driven programs that respond to both student needs and labor market demands.
The collaboration underscores a broader shift in Philippine higher education toward flexible, skills-based learning models that support national goals for digital competitiveness and financial innovation.
