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: September 12 - December 16, 2022 Time: Asynchronous access Location: Online Cost:…  Read more

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: September 12 - December 16, 2022 Time: Asynchronous access Location: Online Cost: $795…  Read more

Gaia College - Organic Master Gardener 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 amateur gardener. Dates: September 12 - December 16, 2022 Time: Asynchronous access Location: Online Cost: $795…  Read more

Gaia College - Rainwater Harvesting and Management This course introduces the principles of rainwater harvesting and management. As well, it covers implementing key components of rainwater systems. Professionals and trades practitioners will be able to design, create and manage quality systems in a sustainable and environmentally ethical manner. Dates: September 12 - December 16, 2022…  Read more

Gaia College - Living Green Infrastructure This course is designed to provide the knowledge and tools to assist professionals and practitioners in attaining a proficient level of competence in living green infrastructure, and for implementing these technologies and best management practices throughout the planning, constructing and maintenance phase of land development. Dates: September 12 -…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Construction Estimating Participants will acquire knowledge how to prepare a successful bid and learn construction estimating skills. Course topics will include project analysis, risk analysis, bid strategies and processes, Construction Division Codes, bonding and insurance. Date: September 12-13, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (each day) Location: VRCA Office, 3636…  Read more

BCIT - Introduction to Embodied Carbon & Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessments (XZEB 1160) This course equips participants with the technical foundation needed to establish expertise in whole-building LCA and EPDs. The first of four courses in the Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment Professional microcredential, the course introduces life cycle assessment (LCA) technical fundamentals and the use…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Construction 101 and Beyond This course has something for everyone – whether you have years of experience or are new to the industry. Don't be misled by the '101' - over 30% of our course attendees have 10+ years of industry experience! Perfect for procurement professionals and buyers, developing leaders,…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Supervisory and 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

Passive House Canada - 120B: Understanding & Working with PHPP Understanding and Working with PHPP will enable you to take on your first Passive House project. It provides step-by-step instruction for using the PHPP energy modelling software, which is essential for designing a Passive House building. Participants will learn the structure, inputs and outputs of…  Read more