Gaia College - Organic Horticulture Specialist This is a foundational course for organic horticulture. Students will see the world in a new way, learning the connections between soil, plant, environmental and human health. This course is intended for the professional gardener. Dates: January 9 - April 14, 2023 Time: Asynchronous access Location: Online Cost: $795…  Read more

Gaia College - Landscape Design Basics with Sketchup Pro This course is an introduction to landscape design using Sketchup Pro. It is geared towards landscape applications and 3D design, modeling and presentation. The course is a pre or co-requisite for Gaia College's Ecological Landscape Design course. Dates: January 9 - April 14, 2023 Time: Asynchronous…  Read more

Gaia College - Growing Food This is a comprehensive course for students wanting to grow their own food. You will learn organic gardening principles, applied permaculture, harvesting and food preservation. Successfully grow an abundance of healthy, nutritious and delicious fruits and vegetables. Dates: January 9 - April 14, 2023 Time: Asynchronous access Location: Online Cost:…  Read more

Gaia College - Ecological Landscape Design The focus of this course is the creation of a sustainable landscape design plan, including installation and maintenance. Students explore how to achieve aesthetic and functional goals while creating ecologically sound landscapes. This is our capstone course, integrating the knowledge and skills gained from the Organic Land Care Diploma…  Read more

Gaia College - Business Skills for Land Care Professionals The focus of this course is guiding students through the creation of a business plan for their small business. Dates: January 9 - April 14, 2022 Time: Asynchronous access Location: Online Cost: $795 + tax Learning Units (LUs): 42 Non-core Register: Click here

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - CM Lean Program Everyone related to the construction process has incentive to get the project done faster and at a lower cost - from the project owners who want to see tangible results for their investment to the contractors and designers who want to do their job well and move…  Read more

BCIT - Advanced Topics in Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment (XZEB 1166) This third of four courses for the Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment microcredential covers advanced topics for assessing data sources, interpreting, and reporting results of a whole-building life cycle assessment (wbLCA). The course will prepare students to conduct a whole building life cycle assessment and…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Builders Lien Act The Builders Lien Act is a useful tool if used properly, however, if misunderstood, it can lead to serious financial and legal consequences.  This course will provide participants with the knowledge and background to understand the rights, remedies and processes created by the Builders Lien Act. Date:…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Bluebeam Revu Basics These sessions provide the knowledge and skills to create, edit, markup, and collaborate on architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) documents using Bluebeam Revu. Create and navigate smart, information-rich document sets from converted Microsoft Office and CAD files. Annotate drawings with customizable markup and measurement tools, and work…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Supervisory & Management Skills This course will enhance your ability to build a collaborative team culture, improve morale, and effectively communicate with people on their job sites. Participants will learn about leadership, motivational theory and application, improving group and individual performance, psychographic testing, time and stress management, staff training, substance…  Read more