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  • BC CESCL Course

    Online

    The 2-day ONLINE BC CESCL course is a live and interactive introduction to ESC site management. It is designed for site personnel who need to manage and address ESC concerns as part of their daily site responsibilities. This is considered a heavily detailed introductory level course.

  • Climate Change Adaptation Fundamentals

    Blended online/offline

    In this course presented by Royal Roads University, participants will gain a comprehensive overview of climate science concepts and learn how to apply them to adaptation planning. Students will also understand regional climate trends, associated risks, and the importance of strategic adaptation in mitigating these risks.

  • Land Guardian Program – Online

    Online

    NRTG’s Land Guardian Program (LGP) addresses the growing demand for skilled and certified guardians employed within communities, industries, and non-profit organizations. This five-week (200-hour) program integrates engaging lectures, applied field training, realistic case studies, scenarios, and exercises to build practical skills, technical knowledge, and enhance analytical and critical thinking abilities.

  • Critical Skills for Communication in the Technical Sector micro-credential

    Online

    This non-credit UBC micro-credential in technical communication consists of nine modules covering essential skills in technical writing and editing, readability techniques, effective presentations, technical reports, team and client communications, technical memos, proposals, and time-efficient and effective reviewing. This program provides learners with the opportunity to rapidly acquire and upgrade communication competencies, learn specific techniques using...

  • Drone Applications in Environmental Surveying – Online

    Online

    Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, commonly referred to as drones, have been increasing in popularity over the last few years for surveying, photo/video capture, and digitizing data of environmental conditions from stream bottoms to treetops. This tool has provided unprecedented and customized landscape level views and analyses to a large range of environmental professionals and technicians. The...

  • BC CESCL Recertification

    Online

    BC-CESCL (British Columbia Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead) recertification course is for ESC professionals with a CESCL designation that has expired or will expire within 6-12 months. The one-day course and exam revisits the topics and issues covered in the two-day CESCL course, including erosion and sedimentation processes, regulatory requirements, erosion and sediment control...

  • Electrofishing: Theory, Safety and Uses

    North Vancouver, BC North Vancouver, BC

    This two-day certification course presented by the Natural Resources Extension Program at VIU is an overview of electrofishing theory, safety and practices. The program meets current provincial Worker's Compensation Board (WCB) requirements for electrofisher certification.

  • Advanced Fish Sampling – Online

    Online

    Effectively capturing and sampling of fish is a practiced skill and with experience the practitioner learns how to set nets and traps effectively to increase their catch. NRTGs Advanced Fish Sampling MicroCourse is intended for that purpose, to draw on decades of experience capturing and sampling fish to provide students tips, tricks, and strategies to not only...

  • Electrofishing Certification – Online (Self-paced) & Cochrane

    Online/Cochrane , Canada

    NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994,  NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 8,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. By registering for the Electrofishing Certification Cochrane Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the online Self-Paced...

  • Construction Monitoring — Water Quality and Assessment – Online

    Online

    Discover the intricate interplay between human actions and water quality in this Construction Monitoring MicroCourse presented by NRTG. Participants will explore how anthropogenic activities, both in and around watercourses, can...

  • VARC’s Guided Bird Walks

    Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve Chilliwack, BC, Canada

    Vancouver Avian Research Centre (VARC) offers monthly guided bird walks to give people the opportunity to learn and practice their skills with local bird ID experts. British Columbia is home to some of...