Environmental Project Management
- 24 hour course, no prerequisites
Addressing environmental impact is critical for project success. This course covers engineering and technology problem solving techniques including issue identification, situation monitoring, outcome projection, release and escape control, treatment, and prevention methods including source abatement, minimizing risk, and process modification. Concepts such as planning, implementation, and documentation of requirements will also be covered. This course approaches issues uniquely from both civil and regulatory perspectives; beyond the focus of time and cost control within conventional project management. Practical case study examples and scenario acting will reinforce learning.
Course at a glance
- A lecture-based course that provides unique, specialized coverage of issues specific to environmental project management.
- Aimed at individuals transitioning into the environmental field, as well as mid-level professionals in sectors involving environmental aspects, this course will also be of value to agrologists, biologists, engineers, industrial managers, foresters, technologists, and others who wish to update their skills and knowledge in this area.
- This course may be recognized as educational or continuing professional development credits by ECO Canada, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB), the College of Alberta Professional Foresters (CAPF), the Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA), and the Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals Of Alberta (ASET).
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Select assessment methods for characterizing the nature of problems.
- Perform appraisals of problem-solving options.
- Formulate activity plans within environmental project management.
- Develop engagement document(s).
- Address execution details.
Take note:
- Required reading: Alberta User Guide for Waste Managers, AEP (https://open.alberta.ca/publications/1707400)
- While there are no prerequisites for this course, prior knowledge of geology, ecosystems, soil science, and hydrology is recommended for student success.
- Assessment includes an in-class final exam.
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Currently counts towards
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Certificate
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Environmental Resource Management
└ core course
* If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
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We recommend that you apply to the program as soon as possible to lock in your course requirements as they are subject to change.
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