Professional Development

At Kawartha Conservation, we're passionate about empowering professionals with top-tier development opportunities through our Innovation Hub. Located in the scenic Kawartha Lakes, our hub offers a comprehensive range of training sessions, from technical skills to soft skills, all conducted in a personal, engaging classroom environment at our administrative headquarters.

Our participants consistently praise the quality and impact of our courses:

"The straightforward introduction caught my attention, and I'm extremely glad it did. The course fully met my expectations!" – Project Management for the Practitioner

"Receiving this information at the start of my career has been invaluable. Thank you!" – Project Management for the Practitioner

"The instructor was fantastic—clear, engaging, and entertaining." – Project Management for the Practitioner

"Excellent presentation—thank you for such a useful session!" – Project Management for the Practitioner

Each year, we offer a diverse curriculum designed to enhance your professional skills:

• Legal Process Qualification for Designers, Building Officials, and RCA's (Exam Prep)
• Ontario Building Code (OBC) Part 8 (Exam Prep)
• Project Management for the Practitioner
• Preparing Your PMI Application for PMP Certification
• Ask the Experts: Your PMI Application
• PMP Certification (Exam Prep)
• Introduction to River Ice Engineering
• Soils Evaluation
• Tips & Techniques: Leading Successful Meetings
• Presentation Skills for Technical Topics
• Leadership for New Managers

Curious about our upcoming sessions? Visit our events calendar to see what’s available and to register.

Our courses are crafted with the expertise of our training partners, JM Consulting and EPIC Training, and led by instructors chosen for their deep knowledge and engaging teaching styles. We also keep class sizes small to ensure a personalized and effective learning experience.

For more information on our professional development offerings or to get in touch, please email our  Director of Integrated Watershed Management or call us at 705-328-2271 ext. 218. Join us at Kawartha Conservation to advance your career with our expertly designed programs. Let's grow and succeed together!