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
Year 2: Advancing Economic Development Opportunities – Waterloo Spring
May 31 - June 5, 2026
3:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Year 2 is the second of two courses that make up our Certificate in Economic Development. Certificates are presented to every successful recipient annually at the Economic Developers Association of Canada conference.
Year 1 : Fundamentals of Community Economic Development – Waterloo 2025
May 3 - 8, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Why take Year 1?
Year 1 is about two things: building a strong foundation of knowledge in economic development, and building connections with your peers.