Courses & Events


EDAC Members enjoy preferential rates on many courses, seminars and events across Canada. To be eligible, EDAC membership must be in good standing (paid in full) prior to registering for University of Waterloo (or any other applicable courses/seminars) at discounted member rates. Should EDAC membership not be paid in full by the date of registration, the attendee is responsible for paying the full (non-member) registration fees.
Courses

Advancing Economic Development Opportunities – ONLINE (Every Wednesday)

October 16 - November 13, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
When: October 16 - November 13, 2024 (Every Wednesday - ONLINE) Cost: $1150 - $1595* Points: 10
Courses

Fundamentals of Community ​Economic Development Year 1 – Edmonton

June 10 - 14, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
When: June 10-14, 2024 Location: Edmonton Cost: $1250-$1695* Points: 10
Courses

Year 1: Fundamentals of Community ​Economic Development – Waterloo Spring

May 5 - 10, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
May 5-10, 2024 University of Waterloo, St Jerome's $1250-$1695* Points: 10
Courses

Year 2: Advancing Economic Development Opportunities – Waterloo Spring

June 2 - 7, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
June 2-7, 2024 Waterloo $1250 - $1695* Points: 10
Courses

Community Accelerator Online – Intelligent Community Forum

August 1 - September 30, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
In a series of self-paced, one-hour, online courses, the Community Accelerator helps cities and counties speed toward a thriving economic and social future. Today’s economy is dominated by digital, and the Accelerator courses enable local governments to seize the advantages and avoid the dangers of the digital economy. It provides strategies, policy advice and case studies supported by comprehension testing and additional content. Completion of the 7-course series provides 5 points toward EDAC’s Ec.D. Designation.
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