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IAIA -Â Professional Development Program (PDP)
IAIA’s Professional Development Program (PDP) is designed to provide online training for individuals involved in carrying out, reviewing, or otherwise participating in EIA and related studies of projects. This 12-week "Foundations of Impact Assessment" course is incredibly popular due to the popularity of the course content and because each trainee is paired with an expert trainer in IA, so make sure to register early.
The Foundations of Impact Assessment course provides individuals involved in environmental impact assessment (EIA) with knowledge of the basic tools needed to carry out EIA responsibilities. This training aligns with the knowledge expected of an IA Practitioner or IA Administrator per IAIA`s Guideline Standards for IA Professionals. While the course doesn`t make you an EIA expert, it empowers you to participate effectively in the multi-disciplinary aspects of EIA studies and learn and grow into an EIA leadership role. Divided into five units, each addressing several unique topics, the course employs a metaphorical "toolbox" framework. As you progress, recognize that each EIA situation is unique, requiring you to utilize specific "tools" at any point. The course guides you in understanding the tools in your EIA toolbox, their purpose, and when to deploy them.
This course is completed asynchronously. The coursework consists of readings, videos, assignments, and quizzes - all of which can be completed on your schedule between the start and end dates of the course.
- The educational background for an "IA Professional" or "IA Administrator" as described in IAIA`s Guideline Standards for IA Professionals, typically at least a bachelor’s degree in an EIA-related field such as environmental studies, geography, ecology, biology, sociology, public health, social anthropology, planning, engineering, or landscape architecture; and
- At least one year of relevant experience undertaking and reporting on EIA studies, and/or in the administration of an EIA process; and
- Reading, writing and speaking proficiency of the English language; and
- Access to a desktop or laptop computer, an email address, and access to web-based video conferencing (e.g., Skype) and YouTube.
IAIA`s PDP is open to both members and non-members. IAIA issues a Certificate of Course Completion for each completed course. If you require confirmation of previous course completion, or have any additional questions regarding the PDP, contact kiesha@iaia.org.
