The Climate Change Resilience for Building Sector Professionals Course is a new e-learning course aimed at empowering Canada’s building practitioners with the knowledge and resources needed to build a safer, more resilient future.
The Climate Risk Institute (CRI) in collaboration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia , developed the course which provides a knowledge foundation for the use of climate risk assessment and climate resiliency measures for the planning, design, and construction of Part 3 buildings. The Development of a Climate Resiliency Training Program for Building Sector Professionals project is funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).
The course marks the first consolidated Canadian body of training focused on capacity building and climate upskilling for the use of climate resiliency measures by buildings sector practitioners. The content is tailored for practitioners involved in the planning, design, and construction of Part 3 buildings (larger buildings exceeding 600 m2 in area or exceeding three storeys in height). The course will be of interest to engineers, architects, building scientists, planners, policy makers, and procurement specialists.
Course Details
The course consists of five (5) modules of 1.5-hour lectures delivered online over five sequential weeks. Each week will follow a similar format. An introductory video will set the stage for the week ahead. Weekly readings, videos and pre-recorded lectures introduce new concepts and information, and students are prompted to engage with and test that knowledge via discussion board questions, activities, and quizzes. The weekly modules will wrap up with a live session with the lead instructor, where learners can expect a mix of presentations, review of key concepts, case study and scenario explorations, and facilitated discussions.
The 5 modules:
The Climate Change Resilience for Building Sector Professionals course will be added to an existing suite of courses that make up the Infrastructure Resilience Professional (IRP) credential, delivered through Climate Risk Institute in partnership with Professional and Continuing Studies at Royal Roads University.
Upcoming Course Offering
March 26 – April 23, 2026
Beginning the week of Monday, March 23, 2026 with the first live session on Thursday, March 26 running for 5 weeks until Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Live sessions every Thursday on Zoom @ 1:30-3:00 PM EST
Course Registration Instructions
The standard course fee is $695 plus applicable taxes. You can pay using a credit card or via a PaylPal account.
We offer discounted rates for eligible participants:
*To request a separate link to register for the course at a discounted code, please email Alex Ho, at alexandra.ho@climateriskinstitute.ca , indicating your interest in the course and the discount category you qualify for.
**This step helps us confirm eligibility and ensure the integrity of the discount process.
Course modules will remain closed until the week of March 16, 2026. Around this time, you will receive an email from your course facilitator with full course details, a Zoom calendar invite, and further instructions on how to proceed.
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CPD eligibility: 5 points per Category A3 (you will need to self-report these points).
