Innovation Fall 2024

CONTINUING EDUCATION

UPCOMING COURSES egbc.ca/Events New Perspectives on Mine Closure September 16-November 10, 2024 This six-week course examines the social and environmental dimensions of mine closure. The course takes guidance from best practice frameworks for closure and applied cases to analyze issues of interest. Participants will hear from experts working in the field. This course is hosted in partnership with BRIMM Mining Education at UBC. Leadership Communications September 18, 2024 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours The seminar delivers five leadership communication skills and processes for participants to learn and practice, using real situations that exist in their workplace. The Executive Guide to Leading Major Capital Projects September 19, 2024 | Eligible for 4 CE Hours This course is designed for project executives, directors, and managers who are accountable for major projects. The focus of the course will be on introducing a generic playbook to guide executives throughout the life cycle of the project. Hydrotechnical Design of Coastal & Marine Structures September 19-20, 2024 | Eligible for 14 CE Hours This interactive course offers fundamentals of hydrotechnical design of coastal and offshore structures via hands-on exercises, case studies, computational aids, and literature. Suitable for professionals working with coastal, port, and marine structures subjected to impacts from wind, wave, and current. Professional Practice Guidelines: Use and Development of Seismic Microzonation Maps in BC September 26, 2024 | Eligible for 1.5 CE Hours This webinar will provide an overview of the Professional Practice Guidelines: Use and Development of Seismic Microzonation Maps in BC.

Business Development and Sales Skills for Engineers and Geoscientists October 1-December 31, 2024 | Eligible for 4.5 CE Hours The program is presented in four “on-your-time” online courses supported by three interactive webinars and covers the topics of business development, priority management, personal branding, and The Sales Diamond™—a six-step beginning-to-end sales process providing attendees with the framework to “earn the right” to sell and "secure commitment" from clients. Time Management October 2, 2024 | Eligible for 3.5 CE Hours This course will help participants develop superior organizational skills by providing a simple, yet effective, workflow system that is integrated with standard tools and technology such as Microsoft Outlook. Project Partnering and Team Building on Engineering and Construction Projects November 7, 2024 | Eligible for 4 CE Hours While the contract establishes the legal relationships, the team-building and partnering process is designed to establish working relationships among the parties through a mutually developed formal strategy of commitment and communication. It attempts to create an environment where trust and teamwork prevent disputes, foster a cooperative bond to everyone's benefit, and facilitate the completion of a successful project. Coaching for Performance November 7, 2024 | Eligible for 3.5 CE Hours This program provides the core management skills that maximise employee performance and engagement. It makes extensive use of skills practice using actual participant case studies in order to ensure relevance and prepare participants for critical conversations on the job.

Airport Pavement November 13, 2024 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours This course discusses airport pavement design history, pavement design, specification, subgrade preparation, base/subbase and surface types and function, construction details, and long term functional and structural performance considerations to ensure a long life and effective product. It provides details on maintenance and rehabilitation procedures to cost effectively extend the life of airport pavement infrastructure. Writing Effective Proposals and Reports November 19, 2024 | Eligible for 6.5 CE Hours This seminar is for engineers and geoscientists who wish to develop the confidence and writing skills necessary to write effective proposals and reports. Through a series of hands-on workshops, you will learn the key elements of writing and submitting winning proposals and reports and how to tailor your content for technical and non-technical audiences. Writing Effective Emails November 27, 2024 | Eligible for 2.5 CE Hours Emails are the most used communication method in the workplace. With an increase in reliance on connecting remotely, clients and colleagues expect your emails to be clear and concise. This webinar is focused on giving you the tools to write effective emails.

Leading and Managing Organizational Change December 3, 2024 Eligible for 6.5 CE Hours

This session is designed for professionals who want to better understand how to adapt to changes and how to lead others more effectively. You'll understand the impact that change has on employees, and how you can increase your organization's readiness levels.

Regulatory Learning

Ethical Learning

Technical Learning

Communications/Leadership Learning

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