Build Technical Knowledge Before CIM CONNECT 2026
Prior to the main conference, CIM CONNECT 2026 will offer a series of short courses focused on specific technical and professional topics.
Each course is designed to support practical understanding and professional development, complementing the broader technical program of the conference.
Key information:
Short courses are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Conference registration is not required to attend a short course.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion with CPD hours.
Courses may be cancelled if minimum registration requirements are not met.
All short courses are delivered in English.
All short courses are delivered in-person.
Grow Your Expertise
Develop Practical Skills and Earn PD Credits
- 128Professional Development Hours
- 17Short Courses
Schedule
2-Day Courses — Saturday May 2 & Sunday May 3
| COURSE | SAT MAY 2 | SUN MAY 3 | CPD | INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposed Changes to NI 43-101 – Analyzing the Changes and the Industry Feedback | 09:00 – 17:00 | 08:00 – 16:30 | 16 CPD hours | Learn More → |
| Mine-to-Mill Reconciliation: Tools for Productivity Improvement | 09:00 – 17:00 | 08:30 – 16:30 | 16 CPD hours | Learn More → |
Saturday, May 2
| COURSE | TIME | DURATION | CPD | INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Day Courses | ||||
| Introduction to Water Management for Mining and Mineral Processing | 09:00 – 17:00 | Full day | 8 CPD hours | Learn More → |
| Investment Evaluation and Decision Analysis Best Practices | 09:00 – 17:00 | Full day | 8 CPD hours | Learn More → |
| Half-Day Afternoon Courses | ||||
| Strengthening your Management Operating System: The Key to Resolving Daily Tonnage Shortages, Equipment Availability Issues, and Other Operational Challenges | 13:00 – 17:00 | Half-day PM | 4 CPD hours | Learn More → |
| Cut-off Grades & Mine Strategy Optimization | 13:00 – 17:00 | Half-day PM | 4 CPD hours | Learn More → |
| Navigating Canada's Output-Based Pricing System and Unlocking Value Through Strategic Trade-offs | 13:00 – 17:00 | Half-day PM | 4 CPD hours | Learn More → |
Sunday, May 3
| COURSE | TIME | DURATION | CPD | INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Day Courses | ||||
| Developing and Implementing a Seismic Risk Management Plan for Underground Mines | 08:30 – 16:30 | Full day | 8 CPD hours | Learn More → |
| Mining 101 | 08:30 – 16:30 | Full day | 8 CPD hours | Learn More → |
| Steps in Open Pit Mine Design | 08:30 – 16:30 | Full day | 8 CPD hours | Learn More → |
| Effective Strategies for BEV Adoption in Mining Operations | 08:30 – 16:30 | Full day | 8 CPD hours | Learn More → |
| NI 43-101 Survival Guide: Mastering the Art of Compliant Technical Disclosure | 08:30 – 16:30 | Full day | 8 CPD hours | Learn More → |
| Earthmoving Equipment Productions | 08:30 – 16:30 | Full day | 8 CPD hours | Learn More → |
| Introduction to Machine Learning and its Application across the Mine Project Life Cycle | 08:30 – 16:30 | Full day | 8 CPD hours | Learn More → |
| Half-Day Morning Courses | ||||
| Bridging Technical and Frontline Leadership for Safer, Stronger, and More Collaborative Teams | 08:00 – 12:00 | Half-day AM | 4 CPD hours | Learn More → |
| Tailings Risk for Mining Operations | 08:00 – 12:00 | Half-day AM | 4 CPD hours | Learn More → |
| Half-Day Afternoon Courses | ||||
| The Safety–Productivity Connection in Mining Operations | 13:00 – 17:00 | Half-day PM | 4 CPD hours | Learn More → |
Pricing
Two-day short course
Price includes four coffee breaks, two lunches and course notes
Regular registration: $975
Student registration: $500
Full day short course
Price includes two coffee breaks, lunch and course notes
Regular registration: $600
Student registration: $300
Half day short course
Price includes one coffee break, and course notes
Regular registration: $350
Student registration: $175


