Certificates of Completion
Connect with a different kind of learning program. This professional certificate program delivers a comprehensive, subject-focused program in a 3-day, conference-style format with academic grounding, guest speakers, and application. You will gain foundational knowledge and apply it through case studies and practice exercises alongside talks from numerous leaders in the private and public sectors.
A different kind of professional development, for a brighter world
Upcoming Courses for technical professionals
Professionals like yourself need the latest knowledge, practical examples and tools in order to advance your organization. We understand that you don’t have weeks or month at a time to dedicate to each subject matter, but need to advance your knowledge.
With that in mind – the professional certificate program aims to deliver a comprehensive, subject-focused program in 3 days with academic grounding, guest speakers, and application. You will take part in practical exercises and hear from numerous leaders in the private and public sectors.
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Canada’s transition to a circular, climate positive economy depends on courageous leaders from business, government and civil society. New competencies and innovative models of leadership are needed to solve the world’s biggest transition issues – climate change, resource depletion, social and ecological justice, technology and artificial intelligence. You will learn through active assessment of you own leadership and organizational needs mapped against established leadership models to strategize, map, and communicate an effective transitional strategy.
Scheduled for February 26-28, 2020
Next offering will be in Fall 2020.
The circular economy is an emerging approach to product design, manufacturing process, and environmental management. This course will teach you the foundational circular economy principles, help you identify circular economy practices that would fit your organization, practical case studies of successful transitions, and practical circular economy tools that can be applied at different levels of organizational complexity and maturity.
Regular cost $2,000.00 CAD
Climate change strategies are an integral part of every organization and as professionals addressing the changing landscape of regulatory frameworks, stakeholder pressures, and economic drivers. This course will highlight the legislation landscape, provide practical case studies of successful transitions and technological examples, help you identify carbon mitigation practices that would fit your organization, and practical carbon mitigation prioritization tools that can be applied at different levels of organizational complexity and maturity.
Scheduled for Spring 2019 - exact dates pending
In early development - check back for more details. You can contact Florent Lefevre-Schlick to express interest.
Curious? We're approachable
To find out more about McMaster Certificates of Completion offered by the W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology, contact us.
Email: inquiries.mcc@mcmaster.ca
Benefits of a conference-style professional certificate:
- Burst sessions of 60-90 minutes per topic
- Focused delivery over three days
- The latest case studies of success and challenges
- Guest speakers applying current practices in use today
- Networking & collaboration opportunities with fellow participants
- Cost-effective modular approach
Our goal is to arm you with the knowledge and tools to create value in your organization and provide ongoing access to resources and grow your professional network.
Visit our new learning hub
Along with the Certificates of Completion program, we've launched a new online learning hub that will become a source of current industry information as well as a latest updates about our program offerings - including courses, breakfast learning sessions, and online learning tools. It's very new, and a lot more is to come.