The QGIS mapping program has become the go-to software for people that want to map and analyze geospatial data using a free, open source product. Supported and continuously developed by designers world-wide, the program is replacing ArcGIS in many organizations. The program is easy to download and use but requires a bit of orientation for...
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Fundamentals of Wildland Fire Ecology and Management micro-credential
Presented from both Indigenous and western perspectives, the Fundamentals of Wildland Fire Ecology and Management program provides a unique learning opportunity that combines knowledge of western fire science and Indigenous ways of knowing with landscape and fire ecology and social sciences to address a vital need for professional training in the increasingly complex area of...
Wetland Delineation and Assessment Micro-Credential
The Wetland Delineation and Assessment (WDA) non-credit, micro-credential courses address an urgent need for rigorous, unbiased training on the assessment and delineation of wetland boundaries, with topics including wetland classification, functions and values, impact assessment and wetland policy. This program is delivered by UBC Continuing and Professional Education.
Self-Paced Online: RX-310 Introduction to Fire Effects
RX-310 is an introductory, self-paced online course designed to help you understand how fire interacts with various ecosystems. It’s based on NWCG standards and objectives wtih a Canadian and American lens. The course takes approximately 30 hours, including time for online videos, interactive exercises, learning reviews, and reviewing your student manual. But RX-310 isn’t just...
ABWRET-A Blended Course (W25) Offering Online
This course offers invaluable insights, practical tips, and effective strategies to build a solid knowledge base of the Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool Actual (ABWRET-A). Ideal for environmental professionals and anyone involved in wetland management and conservation, SALMTEC has designed this course specifically for intermediate learners and Authenticating Wetland Professionals to ensure they gain a...
Grassland Vegetation Inventory (GVI) Blended Course (W25) Offering Online
The Grassland Vegetation Inventory is a land cover and land use classification system for the grasslands. GVI provides an extensive array of natural upland, riparian and wetland classes. Coupled with anthropogenic (modified) land use classes, GVI is a robust system that captures the variety of biophysical land uses in the grasslands.
Environmental Technician Certificate Program
The Environmental Technician Certificate Program (ETCP) is a five-week, 200-hour accredited training program that prepares graduates to work as certified environmental monitors in natural resource sectors. The program is suitable for current and aspiring environmental technicians wishing to update and expand their skills and abilities.
An Introduction to Coding Bayesian Models
This is an eight-week online course for people who are looking for a practical introduction to fitting Bayesian ecological models in JAGS. The course will cover the following topics: preparing data for JAGS, specifying prior distributions, coding models in the JAGS dialect of the BUGS language, providing initial values, getting MCMC samples, evaluating convergence, summarizing...
Land Guardian Program – May 26th – June 27th, 2025 – Online
This course 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. |
9 events,
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Learn to assess wetland hydrologic health, water quality, wildlife habitat and human use functions for three different types of wetlands in Southern Alberta. |
11 events,
In-person Pesticide Applicator Certification Workshop – Kamloops, BC
Kamloops PAC Poster, ISCBC is hosting in-person Pesticide Applicator Certification Course, running June 3rd–5th in Kamloops. This course is designed for professionals managing industrial vegetation and noxious weeds in rights-of-way, restoration areas, and other regulated landscapes. Whether you're working along transportation corridors, utility lines, railways, or disturbed sites, this certification delivers the tools and knowledge...
In-person Pesticide Applicator Certification Workshop – Williams Lake, BC
Williams Lake PAC Poster, ISCBC is hosting in-person Pesticide Applicator Certification Course, running June 3rd–5th in Kamloops. This course is designed for professionals managing industrial vegetation and noxious weeds in rights-of-way, restoration areas, and other regulated landscapes. Whether you're working along transportation corridors, utility lines, railways, or disturbed sites, this certification delivers the tools and...
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Learn to assess wetland function indicators for hydrologic health, water quality, wildlife habitat and human use at three different types of wetlands in Central Alberta. |
10 events,
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10 events,
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8 events,
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7 events,
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7 events,
QGIS Level I & II (Online, flexible dates)
Wetland Delineation and Assessment Micro-Credential
Self-Paced Online: RX-310 Introduction to Fire Effects
ABWRET-A Blended Course (W25) Offering Online
Grassland Vegetation Inventory (GVI) Blended Course (W25) Offering Online
An Introduction to Coding Bayesian Models
Land Guardian Program – May 26th – June 27th, 2025 – Online
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8 events,
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This course is intended for students, young professionals, or plant enthusiasts with a beginner level of knowledge of plant identification looking to improve their skills and become more effective at wetland plant identification. |
7 events,
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8 events,
BC Native Bee Course
This course is a deep dive into the biology and taxonomy of the diverse and amazing native bees of BC. We will spend three days in the lab at Okanagan College Penticton with Lincoln Best and Bonnie Zand looking at bee specimens under the microscope. You will learn to ID bumble bees to the species... |
9 events,
Electrofishing Certification – Online (self-paced) & Mayo, June 12th, 2025
By registering for the Electrofishing Certification Mayo Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the online Self-Paced Training must be completed before attending the Field Session. If the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training is not completed at least 5 days prior to the Field Session, you will... |
12 events,
Electrofishing Certification – Online (self-paced) & Cranbrook, June 13th, 2025
By registering for the Electrofishing Certification Cranbrook Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the online Self-Paced Training must be completed before attending the Field Session. If the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training is not completed at least 5 days prior to the Field Session, you will...
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The Fish Habitat Assessment course is an intensive, ‘hands-on’, online, and field-based two-day review of standard North American fish and fish habitat assessment and evaluation methods. In this course, participants will learn first-hand how to conduct measurements, assessments and evaluations of stream morphology, fish habitat features, substrate, pebble counts, stream impacts and habitat limiting factors.
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Fish Habitat Assessment – Theory (Online) June 13th & Nova Scotia (Central) – June 23rd & 24th, 2025
Fish Habitat Assessment – Theory (Online) June 13th & Nova Scotia (Central) – June 23rd & 24th, 2025
This course is an intensive, ‘hands-on’, online, and field-based two-day review of standard North American fish and fish habitat assessment and evaluation methods. In this course, participants will learn first-hand how to conduct measurements, assessments and evaluations of stream morphology, fish habitat features, substrate, pebble counts, stream impacts and habitat limiting factors.
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The Fish Habitat Assessment course is an intensive, ‘hands-on’, online, and field-based two-day review of standard North American fish and fish habitat assessment and evaluation methods. In this course, participants will learn first-hand how to conduct measurements, assessments and evaluations of stream morphology, fish habitat features, substrate, pebble counts, stream impacts and habitat limiting factors. |
8 events,
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8 events,
QGIS Level I & II (Online, flexible dates)
Wetland Delineation and Assessment Micro-Credential
Self-Paced Online: RX-310 Introduction to Fire Effects
ABWRET-A Blended Course (W25) Offering Online
Grassland Vegetation Inventory (GVI) Blended Course (W25) Offering Online
An Introduction to Coding Bayesian Models
Land Guardian Program – May 26th – June 27th, 2025 – Online
BC Native Bee Course
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9 events,
Electrofishing Certification – Online (self-paced) & Whitehorse, June 16th, 2025
By registering for the Electrofishing Certification Whitehorse Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the online Self-Paced Training must be completed before attending the Field Session. If the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training is not completed at least 5 days prior to the Field Session, you will...
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This course is intended for students, young professionals, or plant enthusiasts with a beginner level of knowledge of plant identification looking to improve their skills and become more effective at wetland plant identification. |
8 events,
Species at Risk – Online, June 17th – 18th, 2025
Species at Risk is an applied, two-day, online with a student led field component course focusing on how to determine which species at risk are known to occur in a particular area, how to identify potential habitat opportunities, and how to assign a relative potential for that species to be present. |
12 events,
Electrofishing Certification – Online (self-paced) & Kelowna, June 18th, 2025
By registering for the Electrofishing Certification Kelowna Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the online Self-Paced Training must be completed before attending the Field Session. If the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training is not completed at least 5 days prior to the Field Session, you will...
9th Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference
The conference will focus on sharing success stories of First Nations, resource developers and the Government working together to advance positive projects.
Field Soil Description & Classification Course
This course covers procedures for observing, measuring, and describing soils in the field. The goal is to produce consistent data for soil inventory, mapping and classification using techniques that improve the consistency of determining soil properties in the field. Students gain experience with describing and classifying forest and wetland soils in the Revelstoke area using...
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In this interactive four-hour MicroCourse, you’ll learn practical strategies to simplify scientific concepts, craft compelling narratives, and navigate common communication challenges with confidence. |
10 events,
Fish Habitat Assessment – Theory (Online) June 13th & Fort St. John – June 19th – June 20th, 2025
The Fish Habitat Assessment course is an intensive, ‘hands-on’, online, and field-based two-day review of standard North American fish and fish habitat assessment and evaluation methods. In this course, participants will learn first-hand how to conduct measurements, assessments and evaluations of stream morphology, fish habitat features, substrate, pebble counts, stream impacts and habitat limiting factors. |
12 events,
Electrofishing Certification – Online (self-paced) & Cochrane, June 20th, 2025
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 Training must be completed before attending the Field Session. If the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training is not completed at least 5 days prior to the Field Session, you will...
Electrofishing Certification – Online (self-paced) & West Vancouver, June 20th, 2025
By registering for the Electrofishing Certification West Vancouver Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the online Self-Paced Training must be completed before attending the Field Session. If the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training is not completed at least 5 days prior to the Field Session, you... |
7 events,
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7 events,
QGIS Level I & II (Online, flexible dates)
Wetland Delineation and Assessment Micro-Credential
Self-Paced Online: RX-310 Introduction to Fire Effects
ABWRET-A Blended Course (W25) Offering Online
Grassland Vegetation Inventory (GVI) Blended Course (W25) Offering Online
An Introduction to Coding Bayesian Models
Land Guardian Program – May 26th – June 27th, 2025 – Online
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9 events,
Fish Habitat Assessment – Theory (Online) June 13th & Nova Scotia (Central) – June 23rd & 24th, 2025
Fish Habitat Assessment – Theory (Online) June 13th & Nova Scotia (Central) – June 23rd & 24th, 2025
Fish Habitat Assessment – Theory (Online) June 13th & Nova Scotia (Central) – June 23rd & 24th, 2025
This course is an intensive, ‘hands-on’, online, and field-based two-day review of standard North American fish and fish habitat assessment and evaluation methods. In this course, participants will learn first-hand how to conduct measurements, assessments and evaluations of stream morphology, fish habitat features, substrate, pebble counts, stream impacts and habitat limiting factors.
Wetland Classification: An Introduction
This course is designed to introduce students to the basics of wetland identification and classification. Students will be introduced to the foundations of how to recognize, map, classify, and describe wetlands using the Canadian Wetland Classification System and will provide an overview for identifying common wetland ecosystem sites and plant associations using the Wetlands of... |
10 events,
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Emphasizing hands-on learning, you’ll navigate timing considerations for various species and explore terrestrial and aquatic isolation methods. By course end, you’ll master the art of assessing, executing, and refining wildlife mitigation to uphold environmental regulations and foster sustainable construction practices. |
8 events,
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8 events,
Fish Habitat Assessment – Theory (Online) June 13th & Kamloops – June 26th – June 27th, 2025
The Fish Habitat Assessment course is an intensive, ‘hands-on’, online, and field-based two-day review of standard North American fish and fish habitat assessment and evaluation methods. In this course, participants will learn first-hand how to conduct measurements, assessments and evaluations of stream morphology, fish habitat features, substrate, pebble counts, stream impacts and habitat limiting factors. |
8 events,
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6 events,
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6 events,
QGIS Level I & II (Online, flexible dates)
Wetland Delineation and Assessment Micro-Credential
Self-Paced Online: RX-310 Introduction to Fire Effects
ABWRET-A Blended Course (W25) Offering Online
Grassland Vegetation Inventory (GVI) Blended Course (W25) Offering Online
An Introduction to Coding Bayesian Models
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6 events,
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6 events,
Electrofishing Certification – Online (self-paced) & Prince George, July 3rd, 2025
By registering for the Electrofishing Certification Prince George Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the online Self-Paced Training must be completed before attending the Field Session.
Avian Nest Sweeps and Monitoring Methods – Online – July 3rd – 4th, 2025
The two-day, fully online Avian Nest Sweeps and Monitoring Methods training program provides information on conducting nest sweeps for breeding birds. Participants will be introduced to regulatory and environmental considerations relevant to nest surveys and will gain insight into the methods commonly used to plan and carry out these activities. |
5 events,
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