PROGRAM

Short Courses

Delivered by experienced practitioners and specialists, these courses provide structured learning opportunities for professionals looking to expand or refresh their knowledge in targeted areas.

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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.

Short Courses

Grow Your Expertise

Develop Practical Skills and Earn PD Credits

  • 128
    Professional Development Hours
  • 17
    Short Courses

Schedule

2-Day Courses — Saturday May 2 & Sunday May 3

COURSESAT MAY 2SUN MAY 3CPDINFO
Proposed Changes to NI 43-101 – Analyzing the Changes and the Industry Feedback09:00 – 17:0008:00 – 16:3016 CPD hoursLearn More
Mine-to-Mill Reconciliation: Tools for Productivity Improvement09:00 – 17:0008:30 – 16:3016 CPD hoursLearn More

Saturday, May 2

COURSETIMEDURATIONCPDINFO
Full-Day Courses
Introduction to Water Management for Mining and Mineral Processing09:00 – 17:00Full day8 CPD hoursLearn More
Investment Evaluation and Decision Analysis Best Practices09:00 – 17:00Full day8 CPD hoursLearn More
Half-Day Afternoon Courses
Strengthening your Management Operating System: The Key to Resolving Daily Tonnage Shortages, Equipment Availability Issues, and Other Operational Challenges13:00 – 17:00Half-day PM4 CPD hoursLearn More
Cut-off Grades & Mine Strategy Optimization13:00 – 17:00Half-day PM4 CPD hoursLearn More
Navigating Canada's Output-Based Pricing System and Unlocking Value Through Strategic Trade-offs13:00 – 17:00Half-day PM4 CPD hoursLearn More

Sunday, May 3

COURSETIMEDURATIONCPDINFO
Full-Day Courses
Developing and Implementing a Seismic Risk Management Plan for Underground Mines08:30 – 16:30Full day8 CPD hoursLearn More
Mining 10108:30 – 16:30Full day8 CPD hoursLearn More
Steps in Open Pit Mine Design08:30 – 16:30Full day8 CPD hoursLearn More
Effective Strategies for BEV Adoption in Mining Operations08:30 – 16:30Full day8 CPD hoursLearn More
NI 43-101 Survival Guide: Mastering the Art of Compliant Technical Disclosure08:30 – 16:30Full day8 CPD hoursLearn More
Earthmoving Equipment Productions08:30 – 16:30Full day8 CPD hoursLearn More
Introduction to Machine Learning and its Application across the Mine Project Life Cycle08:30 – 16:30Full day8 CPD hoursLearn More
Half-Day Morning Courses
Bridging Technical and Frontline Leadership for Safer, Stronger, and More Collaborative Teams08:00 – 12:00Half-day AM4 CPD hoursLearn More
Tailings Risk for Mining Operations08:00 – 12:00Half-day AM4 CPD hoursLearn More
Half-Day Afternoon Courses
The Safety–Productivity Connection in Mining Operations13:00 – 17:00Half-day PM4 CPD hoursLearn 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

Short Courses