Roadmap to the Ec.D.: Planning Your Professional Development for 2027

Date: Tuesday, September 15
Time: 11:30am
Room: Salon A

Speaker:
John Perrott – Executive Director, EDAC
Jeff Wilson – Associate Professor and Director of the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development, U of W

Description:Ready to elevate your professional credentials? Make 2027 the year you secure or advance toward your Ec.D. designation. This session is designed to help EDAC members strategically plan their professional development calendar and training budgets for the upcoming year. 

We will map out the two primary pillars of EDAC-accredited professional development. First, we'll look at the vital classroom and online streams offered by the University of Waterloo to build your core economic development competencies. Second, for those looking to excel in global markets, we will dive into the specialized Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) certification courses offered by ResearchFDI. Whether you need to earn initial points or secure maintenance credits for your existing designation, this session will give you the exact steps to optimize your training time and budget.