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Format

1 course

Delivery

Online | Learn more

Cost

$699

Impact Assessments (IA) are essential for evaluating the environmental, social, and economic effects of projects before they are developed.

By ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and promoting sustainable decision-making, IA professionals play a critical role in balancing development with responsible resource management. Whether working in government, industry, or consulting, expertise in impact assessments can open doors to influential careers in environmental management, regulatory compliance, and policy development.

This practical course provides a comprehensive foundation in impact assessment, equipping you with the skills to analyze, evaluate, and communicate project impacts effectively. You’ll learn to navigate regulatory frameworks, apply key assessment methods, and enhance transparency in IA applications. Through an interdisciplinary approach, you'll integrate environmental science with social and economic forecasting while mastering tools for stakeholder engagement, valued component selection, and Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+).

Designed for professionals seeking career advancement in IA regulatory and permitting fields, this course empowers you with both technical expertise and strategic skills.

 

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Micro-credentials

This course is a designated micro-credential offered through the Faculty of Continuing Education. Our micro-credentials enable recent post-secondary graduates and established career professionals to develop and demonstrate specific skills that employers need. Complete a micro-credential course to earn a digital badge that you can share online so employers can verify your achievement. Learn more.

Highlights and benefits

Earn a recognized credential | Enhance your career prospects

Real-world knowledge | Learn from experienced industry professionals

Gain hands-on experience | Demonstrate workplace competencies to potential employers

Online delivery | Enjoy the flexibility of online learning and complete this program from anywhere

Course schedule by semester

  Fall
(Sept. - Dec.)
Winter
(Jan. - Apr.)
Spring/Summer
(May - Aug.)
Tools and Skills in Impact Assessment ON   ON

 

Legend

BL: Blended (Online & Classroom)
CL: Classroom
FT: Fast Track
ON: Online
IDS: Independent Study
P: Practicum

This schedule is subject to change. Courses start on various dates within each semester. Fall schedule and registration is available in June; Winter schedule and registration is available in November; and Spring/Summer schedule and registration is available in March.

 

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