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Professional Training

Sustainable and Community Development Training for Professionals

School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED) offers practical and concise training in sustainable and community development to professionals in business, government, and the not-for-profit sectors.

Two sets of courses are available:

Sustainability Practice

These courses focus on the practice of sustainable development – sometimes referred to as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Triple Bottom Line (TBL), Environmental Social Governance (ESG) or Business Sustainability. This array of challenges to corporations, professional associations, the capital markets and governments is addressed directly.

For inquiries about sustainability practice courses, contact Dr. Blair Feltmate, Associate Professor and Director, Sustainability Practice, School of Environment, Enterprise and Development or 519-888-4567 ext. 38981

Local Economic Development in the 21st Century

The practice of business, community and sustainable development has changed dramatically from the last century. Globalization, sustainability, knowledge intensity, demographic and skill shortages all affect our communities. The pace of change is accelerating and new approaches are highlighted.

For inquiries about economic development courses, contact Dr. Paul Parker, Professor and Director, Economic Development Program, School of Environment, Enterprise and Development or Sharon Jones, Program Administrator 519-888-4567 ext.32437