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Course description

This first-of-its-kind, practical course helps you build a strong foundation to become an Impact Assessment specialist and progress to higher managerial positions in the IA Regulatory and Permitting world. Gain a clear understanding of regulatory requirements, master assessment methods and reporting tools, and enhance your analytical expertise and interpersonal skills.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to 

  • apply practical tools and skills used in impact assessment. 
  • develop an interdisciplinary approach, blending environmental science with social science and economic forecasting.
  • apply more transparency to the Impact Assessment applications.
  • discuss key areas in IA, specifically project description, Indigenous and public engagement, valued components selection and measurement indicators, Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+), and mitigation measures and monitoring.
     

Notes

MRU micro credential Tools and Skills in Impact Assessment logo

Micro-credentials

Students who successfully complete this micro-credential earn a digital badge through MyCreds™. Digital badges verify your demonstrated knowledge and skills. Learn more about this badge.

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Section title
Tools and Skills in Impact Assessment
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Apr 27, 2026 to May 25, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
21.0
Delivery options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
TXEJ-Sp non-credit $699.00
Potential Discount(s)

Section Notes

•   This is a standalone course and it is not part of the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting Extension Certificate.

•   This is an online, asynchronous course; it is not an independent study course. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities.

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact cebusiness@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6861 / 1.888.392.3655 toll-free. 

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