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.
Seminars

Podcasting 101 for Economic Developers – ONLINE

December 5 - 5, 2024
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Where ONLINE Cost: $99 - $149 Points: 3 With an average run time of 36 minutes and retention rate of 65% to the end, podcasts offer a unique opportunity for economic development organizations to tell stories that are too complex or nuanced to condense to a short video or social media post. In this workshop, you’ll learn everything you need to start a podcast for your organization. We’ll cover how to pick the best theme and format to fit your goals, what kind of tech you’ll need, strategies to reach your target audience, and how to measure success.
Seminars

Data Discovery & Analytics

October 24 - 24, 2024
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Where: ONLINE Cost: $195 - $295 Points: 5 The purpose of the seminar is to provide an accessible and practical introduction to using data in economic development. The goal is to demonstrate how the use of data leads to better decision making and strategic planning. Through instruction and hands on learning, participants will learn how to find and interpret data, including data/analysis that is relevant to their specific needs/community.
Seminars

LED Applied Research Project (Online)

June 2 - 5, 2025
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Toronto Metropolitan University - The Change School of Continuing Education CVUP155 : LED Applied Research Project Online (Jun 2 - Jul 5, 2025)
Seminars

Economic Development and Business Improvement (Online)

May 23 - June 1, 2025
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Toronto Metropolitan University - The Change School of Continuing Education CPLE995 : Economic Development and Business Improvement Intensive - Online (May 23- Jun 1, 2 weekends, Fri/ Sat/Sun )
Seminars

Economic Development and Business Improvement (Online)

January 13 - April 18, 2025
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Toronto Metropolitan University - The Change School of Continuing Education CPLE995 : Economic Development and Business Improvement Online (Jan 13 - Apr 18, 2025)
Seminars

Local Economic Development Fundamentals (Online)

May 9 - 18, 2025
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Toronto Metropolitan University - The Change School of Continuing Education CPLE795: Local Economic Development Fundamentals Intensive - Online (May 9 - 18, 2 weekends) Fri /Sat/ Sun )
Seminars

Local Economic Development Fundamentals (Online)

September 9 - December 13, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Toronto Metropolitan University - The Change School of Continuing Education CPLE795: Local Economic Development Fundamentals Online (Sept 9 - Dec 13, 2024)
Seminars

Capstone Project in LED (Online)

July 15 - August 30, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Toronto Metropolitan University - The Change School of Continuing Education CVUP160: Capstone Project in LED Online (Jul 15 - Aug 30)
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