Instructor Led Cost Training in Canada

Dynamic Hedging Workshop ...portunity for dynamic hedging practitioners. There is no cost to attend but participation in the facilitated discussion is by invitation only covering the following topics. Survey of industry practices Identification of challenges and issues facing industry Benchmarking a hedge effectiveness, grid processing speed *This course is invitation only This course is also in  more...

Dynamic Hedging Master Class DYNAMIC HEDGING MASTER CLASS is an advanced one-day program covering the key elements of executing a dynamic hedging program to hedge equity-based guarantees and provides hands-on practice through case studies and application exercises. Learn how to implement a dynamic hedging program Review economic scenario generators and nested simulation Learn how to simulate and evaluate  more...

Project Management Essentials for Construction Geared specifically for people involved in construction projects, this 3-day project management course is built on the foundation of our standard Project Management Essentials course a course which has consistently remained one of the most sought after and trusted fundamental level project management courses in Canada for over 15 years. The Project Management Essentials for Construction (PME for  more...

PRES 5 Day Professional Home Staging Redesign Course Kelowna Day 1 - The Classroom Staging and Redesign students in class *10 Step Staging & Redesign Room-by-Room' Formula *The psychology of working collaboratively with home owners, realtors and sellers. * The fundamentals of Decorating, professional decorators advice on colour schemes, elements and principles of design, trends, and more. Day 2 & 3 The Client's Home: * Staging  more...

Flexible Pavement Evaluation 3 PDHs ...hat enhances pavement performance by using an integrated, cost-effective set of practices that extend pavement life, improves safety and meet motorist expectations. (FHWA) Pavement preservation includes routine maintenance, preventive maintenance, and minor rehabilitation. The key concept in a successful pavement preservation program is to apply the right treatment, to the right pavement, in a  more...

Power Generation - Gas Turbines, Co-Generation, and Combined Cycle Plants, Wind Power Generation, and Solar Power ...w staffing requirements and low operating and maintenance costs. They also have the advantage of long-term fuel price stability, fuel flexibility and low emissions. These plants can be located close to the power-user reducing transmission costs and increasing reliability. Studies have identified combined cycles to be the most economic of available power generating methods. A shake-up in the  more...

Flexible and Rigid Retaining Wall Systems Design Workshop ...struction techniques to expand implementation of safe and cost-effective earth retention technologies. This course addresses the selection, design, construction, and performance of earth retaining structures used for support of earth fills and excavations or cut slopes. The instructor covers factors that affect wall selection. Class discussions will include design procedures and case histories,  more...

Resolving Conflict in the Construction Project Environment ...ially and personally. Delays in resolution, the financial costs of using the legal system and the added expenses of document management all contribute to increasing the cost of construction. The stress of litigation loaded onto the daily burdens of dealing with disputes can take a heavy toll on staff. Professionals involved in construction projects, particularly those with some  more...

Project Cost Estimating and Control 12 PDUs Description The purpose of this course is to present essential practices of project estimating and control, applying proven cost estimation techniques. The course is taught on the basis of "case method" comprised of lectures and group question and answer periods.  more...

Flexible and Rigid Retaining Wall Systems Design Workshop ...struction techniques to expand implementation of safe and cost-effective earth retention technologies. This course addresses the selection, design, construction, and performance of earth retaining structures used for support of earth fills and excavations or cut slopes. The instructor covers factors that affect wall selection. Class discussions will include design procedures and case histories,  more...

Project Cost Estimating and Control Description The purpose of this course is to present essential practices of project estimating and control, applying proven cost estimation techniques. The course is taught on the basis of a case methoda comprised of lectures and group question and answer periods.  more...

Flexible Pavement Preservation Workshop ...hat enhances pavement performance by using an integrated, cost-effective set of practices that extend pavement life, improves safety and meet motorist expectations (FHWA). Pavement preservation includes routine maintenance, preventive maintenance, and minor rehabilitation. The key concept in a successful pavement preservation program is to apply the right treatment, to the right pavement, in a  more...

HVAC Control Systems Design Implementation Commissioning and Operation 18 CEUs ...t over and above the original intent at little additional cost, but fail to do so. Building owners, tenants, and managers can no longer afford to ignore the potential energy savings and associated reductions in green house gas emissions. This course will take you through the steps necessary to understanding the basic principles: the critical steps in design, the necessary detailed descriptions  more...

PMP CAPM Exam Preparation 4th Edition - Evening Class 385 PDUs ...timating Schedule development Schedule control Project Cost Management Cost estimating Cost budgeting Cost control Earned value Project Risk Management Planning Identification Qualitative analysis Quantitative analysis Response planning Risk monitoring and control Project Human Resource Management Human resource planning Acquire project team Develop project team  more...

Fundamentals of Project Management - Evening Class 12 CEUs ...oject closing; such as scope management, time management, cost management, risk management, and quality management. Some important project planning and control tools are presented, such as the critical path method (CPM) as a scheduling tool, the earned value analysis (EVM) as a cost control tool, the net present value technique (NPV) as a decision making tool, and the decision tree analysis as  more...

ESL - English for Engineers Technicians and Technologists 40 Hrs Daily Schedule: 9: 00am - Session begins 1: 00pm - Adjournment Description: This course is designed to facilitate English as a Second Language for internationally educated professionals. It consists of four levels in order to best meet each students needs. Furthermore, the course consists of two distinct functions. Firstly, to develop English skills necessary to function in daily life in  more...

Energy Conservation and Management for Industrial Facilities 18 CEUs ...gs that could amount to more than 40% of the total energy cost of the entire facility. The expertise and knowledge of technology-based energy conservation measures are essential elements in achieving these energy savings. This course covers fundamentals of industrial energy management and the technical procedures required for assessing energy saving opportunities (ESOs) in equipment and  more...

Earned Value Project Management EVM 12 PDUs ...u to assess the status of any kind of project in terms of cost, schedule and scope, forecast ultimate project outcomes, and more objectively measure project performance. Earned Value Management is a very effective way to uncover performance problems at an early and correctible stage in any given project. In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of Earned Value Management so you can  more...

Applied Project Controls 18 PDUs ...ective project controls; project planning/ scheduling and cost control. Scheduling and cost control are the key elements of successful project management. As part of the Triple Constraints, the schedule and cost of a project are key performance indicators regarding the success of any project. Yet, over 80% of all projects start with underestimated schedules and costs and are doomed to exceed  more...

Total Building Commissioning Process ...ioning process: reduced building and process construction cost as well as increased quality and value. You also learn how to achieve these goals by introducing more effective planning and communication techniques that are applied from project conception through at least one year of building occupancy or process operations. The course enhances your understating of this important tool, by  more...

Reliability Engineering for Asset Management Description Reliability Engineering for Asset Management is a 2-day short course that covers the basic concepts, methods, and tools for reliability analysis of engineering systems. These tools can be used to measure the reliability of a component, evaluate the reliability of a system, identify the weakest component in a system, determine the redundancy levels and spare inventory levels to ensure  more...

Slope Stability and Erosion Control Design Workshop ...arth masses in attractive, environmentally compatible and cost-effective ways. This requires a thorough understanding of the erosion process, structural and mechanical methods to control erosion, as well as the mechanics of mass stability and surface erosion. This course presents the information needed to provide adequate analyses and treatment procedures of retained earth masses in two parts:  more...

Construction Contract Claims Avoidance and Resolution ...roject funds are expended in legal action. I suspect this cost is incurred mainly in the area of pursuing claims and disputes through the court process. As defined within the contract and as practised on site the role of the parties is confrontational. Add to this the practise of responsibility, through the use of exculpatory clauses, for effective project delivery to the company least able  more...

Fundamentals of Project Management 12 PDUs ...oject closing; such as scope management, time management, cost management, risk management, and quality management. Some important project planning and control tools are presented, such as the critical path method (CPM) as a scheduling tool, the earned value analysis (EVM) as a cost control tool, the net present value technique (NPV) as a decision making tool, and the decision tree analysis as  more...

Power Generation - Gas Turbines Co-Generation and Combined Cycle Plants Wind Power Generation and Solar Power ...w staffing requirements and low operating and maintenance costs. They also have the advantage of long-term fuel price stability, fuel flexibility and low emissions. These plants can be located close to the power-user reducing transmission costs and increasing reliability. Studies have identified combined cycles to be the most economic of available power generating methods. A shake-up in the  more...

Effective Equipment and Facilities Maintenance- Striving To Achieve the Required Reliability at Low Cost This course will present the ingredients of an effective, cost efficient maintenance program together with continuous improvement aspects. How to validate the cost of the program & how to justify to management any additional funding that may be necessary  more...

N3101 - SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 Fundamentals SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is a highly reliable, interoperale & manageable server operating system that enables firms to cost-effiectively & securly deliver mission critical services. In this class you'll be introduced to the fundamentals of Linux...  more...

Total Building Commissioning Process In this course you consider the primary goals of the building commissioning process: reduced building and process construction cost as well as increased quality and value.  more...

Soil And Groundwater Remediation Technologies ...principles, unit processes, applicability to waste types, cost, time to complete, advantages/ disadvantages, removal/ destruction efficiencies, and current experience data in the USA/ Canada. The course focuses on cost effective technologies with in-depth coverage of bioremediation and site-specific risk assessment (Risk based corrective action, RBCA). Case studies based on real projects are  more...

Inventory Management The Nuts and Bolts This is a workshop for the warehouse or stockroom manager, the person in charge of what comes in and goes out of the company. You want a smooth and cost-effective operation, with enough products on hand to satisfy needs without stockpiling too much.  more...

Low Cost & No Cost Marketing Tools August 29. You don t need to spend a lot of money to make more. Attend this dynamic seminar to discover 10 inexpensive marketing tools guaranteed to boost your revenue.  more...

Beat the Taxman: Write-offs You Should Know (Staples) September 13. Are you taking advantage of every allowable deduction? What you don t know could cost you. Discover often-overlooked expenses to reduce your taxable business income and learn how to keep great accounting records.  more...

Beat the Taxman : Write-offs You Should Know (Indigo) September 18. Are you taking advantage of every allowable deduction? What you don t know could cost you. Discover often-overlooked expenses to reduce your taxable business income and learn how to keep great accounting records.  more...

Low Cost Marketing Tools Oct.16. Discover 10 inexpensive marketing tools proven to boost sales.Free seminer at the Staples stores.  more...

Low Cost Marketing Tools Nov.29. Discover 10 inexpensive marketing tools proven to boost sales.Free seminer at the Staples stores.  more...

Joint Venture Bootcamp 101 Location: Toronto Date: 2007-04-21 List Price: $500 Offered Price: $350.00 Seats Available: 5 If you are one of the few and proud accepted to attend this one-of-a-kind JV Bootcamp, Robin J. Elliott will personally teach YOU: * How to leverage and benefit from other peoples' skills, resources, money, time, relationships, contacts, distribution systems, products, services, reputations.  more...

Microsoft Project 2003 Level 1 (2 Days) Location: Vancouver Date: 2008-02-07 List Price: $589 Offered Price: $412.00 Seats Available: 2 Objectives Understand the Project 2003 Screen Enter Project Information Use the Project Guide Enter a Task and Task Durations Create Recurring Tasks Set Task Deadlines and Constraints Assign a Task Calendar Create a Resource List Enter Costs Viewing Sorted Information Viewing  more...

Microsoft Project 2003 Level 1 (2 Days) ... Task Calendar * Create a Resource List * Enter Costs Viewing Sorted Information * Viewing Grouped Tasks and Resources * Updating Tasks, Resources, and Costs * Checking Duration, Work & Cost Variance * Identify and Fix Project Trouble Spots * Balancing Project Progress For more information please call 1-877-313-8881 or copy this link into your browser:  more...

Microsoft Project 2003 Level 1 (2 Days) Objectives * Understand the Project 2003 Screen * Enter Project Information * Use the Project Guide * Enter a Task and Task Durations * Create Recurring Tasks * Set Task Deadlines and Constraints * Assign a Task Calendar * Create a Resource List * Enter Costs Viewing Sorted Information * Viewing Grouped Tasks and Resources * Updating Tasks,  more...

Microsoft Office Project 2007 Level 1 You need to gather information about the various tasks involved, resources required to accomplish the tasks, and the overall cost in order to plan a project. Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007 acts as a tool that assists you in managing your projects. In this course, you will create and modify a project plan.  more...

Budget and Cost Planning For managers in todays business world, its essential to have a working knowledge of finance. We all play a role in our organizations finances, whether we realize it or not. For those who dont have training or a background in finance, you may be at a disadvantage as you sit around the management table. Understanding the cycle of finance will help you figure out where you fit into your companys  more...

Inventory and Warehouse Management Concepts and Practices ...es in and goes out in your company. You want a smooth and cost-effective operation, with enough product on hand to satisfy needs without stockpiling too much. During this workshop, you will discuss everything that goes on during your watch, from hiring and managing your staff to controlling and managing your inventory. You will compare manual and automated inventory systems, and the best way to  more...

Microsoft Project 2007 Level 1 2 Days- On Track Objectives * Understand the Project 2007 Screen * Enter Project Information * Use the Project Guide * Enter a Task and Task Durations * Create Recurring Tasks * Set Task Deadlines and Constraints * Assign a Task Calendar * Create a Resource List * Enter Costs Viewing Sorted Information * Viewing Grouped Tasks and Resources * Updating Tasks,  more...

Marketing and Sales ...shop will show you how to get maximum exposure at minimum cost. Learn effective, low-cost, and non-cost strategies to improve sales, develop your companya ™s image, and build your bottom line. LEARNING OBJECTIVES * Recognize what we mean by the term a marketing.a * Discover how to use low-cost publicity to get your name known. * Know how to develop a marketing  more...

Project 2003 Intermediate 2 Days This course continues from the previous level and demonstrates some of the advanced functions you can use with projects. Topics include: web functions and sharing data, multi-project management, cost management and tracking results, and resource and task management.  more...

ITIL04 - ITILV3 Bridge Course- CTE Solutions ...ectives with the business, improving quality and reducing cost of operation; ITSM and ITIL V3 now emphasizes the following areas: * Assist in transforming IT Service Management onto a strategic business asset * Assist in defining and managing the complete lifecycle of IT Service Management Process * Provide guidance on the development of Services  more...

Industrial Water Treatment Chemistry ...utilized, adding to the complexity of plant operation and cost management. This course is practically oriented, with a half-day workshop where participants will be able to apply their newly acquired knowledge to solve industrial water system problems. Water Chemistry is generally regarded as a specialized area of expertise and is seldom if ever covered by formal University/ College  more...

Planning Construction Equipment and Methods for Reducing Cost of High-Rise Buildings 2 Day ...d institutional building construction projects experience cost over-runs. Proper planning, involving construction method selection, sequencing operations and coordinating specialty trades, as well as selection and management of proper construction equipment for specific construction tasks and monitoring its production can help effect cost savings. Objective To enable constructors of  more...

Improving Cooling Water Treatment ...ations, large or small, will be hard pressed to find more cost-effective alternatives to their existing water purification technologies. Water reuse and zero discharge concepts will be more frequently utilized, adding to the complexity of plant operation and cost management. Water Chemistry is generally regarded as a specialized area of expertise and is seldom if ever covered by formal  more...

Contaminated Site Assessment And Remediation 2 Day This two day seminar provides scientific information on contaminated site assessment and remediation. It focuses on cost effective approaches, methodologies, and technologies.  more...

Applied Remediation Techniques In this course the following attributes will be presented: physical-chemical principles, design of unit processes, waste types, cost, time to complete, advantages/ disadvantages, removal/ destruction efficiencies, and current experience data  more...

Effective Equipment Maintenance-Striving To Achieve The Required This course will also show not only how to validate the cost of the program but will also show how to justify to management any additional funding that may be necessary.  more...

Scheduling and Cost Control 4 day course - Nexient Target Audience: Project Managers or Business Professionals who want to focus on managing the constraints faced in any project; limits on time, human resources, materials, budget and specifications. Learn How To: Use the work breakdown structure to develop a network diagram Calculate schedules using PERT/ CPM Identify, assign, and tabulate resource requirements Predict costs and work  more...

Microsoft Project 2003 Level 1 - on track Objectives Understand the Project 2003 Screen Enter Project Information Use the Project Guide Enter a Task and Task Durations Create Recurring Tasks Set Task Deadlines and Constraints Assign a Task Calendar Create a Resource List Enter Costs Viewing Sorted Information Viewing Grouped Tasks and Resources Updating Tasks, Resources, and Costs Checking Duration, Work & Cost  more...

Negotiation Skills for Project and Contract Managers ...ively. You will also learn how to negotiate for efficient cost and schedule performance and achieve successful results on time. Participants will receive coaching and feedback from the instructor and the other participants. By the end of the course, you will have explored the dynamics of both the competitive and collaborative models of negotiation as well as some of the implications of team  more...

Negotiation Skills for Project and Contract Managers - nexient ...ively. You will also learn how to negotiate for efficient cost and schedule performance and achieve successful results on time. Participants will receive coaching and feedback from the instructor and the other participants. By the end of the course, you will have explored the dynamics of both the competitive and collaborative models of negotiation as well as some of the implications of team  more...

Environmental Statistical Analysis for Effective Cost Reduction-Epic Statistical analysis is being increasingly used in environmental assessment and monitoring projects. Consequently, a growing number of professionals are involved with statistical studies, both as technical experts and as project managers coordinating the activities of technical experts. This course is designed to familiarize participants with modern statistical methods for the analysis of  more...

Microsoft Project 2003 Level 1 2 Days- On Track Objectives Understand the Project 2003 Screen Enter Project Information Use the Project Guide Enter a Task and Task Durations Create Recurring Tasks Set Task Deadlines and Constraints Assign a Task Calendar Create a Resource List Enter Costs Viewing Sorted Information Viewing Grouped Tasks and Resources Updating Tasks, Resources, and Costs Checking Duration, Work & Cost  more...

Negotiation Skills for Project and Contract Managers 3 day course -nexient ...ively. You will also learn how to negotiate for efficient cost and schedule performance and achieve successful results on time. Participants will receive coaching and feedback from the instructor and the other participants. By the end of the course, you will have explored the dynamics of both the competitive and collaborative models of negotiation as well as some of the implications of team  more...

Industrial Water Treatment Chemistry 2 Days Water users for industrial applications, large or small, will be hard pressed to find more cost-effective alternatives to their existing water purification technologies.  more...

Scheduling and Cost Control- Nexient This 4 day course is ideal for Project Managers or Business Professionals who want to focus on managing the constraints faced in any project; limits on time, human resources, materials, budget and specifications.  more...

Successful Construction Projects - From Concept To Completion- EPIC This course goal is to demonstrate, through real examples & a review of project management techniques, that it is possible to achieve the project objectives & minimize risks & disputes that can cause cost overruns, completion delays & lower quality work.  more...

Fundamentals of Capital Project Cost Control- EPIC Using, case studies, exercises & discussion, this seminar will address the fundamentals of project cost control including project life cycle, project development, planning, scoping, estimating, risk analysis, procurement, earned value analysis, & more.  more...

Saving Energy Cost by Increasing Boiler and Steam System Efficiencies This course is targeted for individuals who select, manage, supervise, operate or maintain boilers and steam systems. It will enable you to improve the boiler and steam system efficiencies and reduce the system energy costs.  more...

Project 20032007 Intermediate 2 Days This course continues from the previous level and demonstrates some of the advanced functions you can use with projects. Topics include: web functions and sharing data, multi-project management, cost management and tracking results, and task management.  more...

Effective Project Cost Estimating and Control 12 CEUs ...esent; future; and annual worth, rate of return, benefit/ cost ration, cash flow diagrams, and depreciation. The seminar then shifts to cost estimating concepts such as types; purposes; and methodologies of cost estimates, total cost of a project, direct and indirect costs, labor and equipment cost analysis, materials and procurement management, overhead; contingency; and profit, bonds and  more...

Project Execution and Control Designed for current &potential project managers responsible for managing scope, time, cost &facilitating processes during project execution. Those accountable for specific project deliverables or work in a PM Office will also benefit from this course.  more...

Assessing and Improving Reliability of Rotating Equipment This 2-day seminar provides a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals and techniques underlying the assessment of rotating machinery reliability, detection and diagnosis of faults, and best practices for cost-effective reliability improvement.  more...

Cost Engineering-Effective Estimating and Cost Control This seminar examines the key concepts of cost engineering including estimating, risk analysis, cost control, scheduling and change management to achieve best value for investments and expenditures.  more...

Environmental Site Assessment and Remediation This seminar provides information on contaminated site assessment & remediation. It focuses on cost effective approaches, methodologies, & technologies. Case studies, which are included & distributed as part of the seminar, are based on real projects..  more...

Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Pavement Design EPIC is presenting a 1. 5-day workshop on the principles of LCCA and how it is used in the context of overall transportation asset management. The course is focused on the practical aspects of LCCA in transportation asset management..  more...

Design for Manufacturability This DFM focuses on what happens in the phases - in other words, it shows the participants how to actually develop superior products at the least total cost, in the least time to stable production, with the highest quality by design.  more...

HVAC System Design and Implementation - New and Retrofit Upon completion you will: use the HVAC system design process; save cost by being familiar with the HVAC system construction process; perform the HVAC system balancing & commissioning process; resolve the problems found during design & implementation.  more...

Interpretation And Enforcement Of Construction Contracts - Epic This seminar enhances understanding of the many details of multifaceted contract documents and focuses on developing skills for making a balanced and fair interpretation and enforcement which can result in reduced cost to the owner.  more...

Assessment and Remediation of Petroleum Hydrocarbon Releases This two-day seminar provides sound scientific basis and practical instruction on assessment and remediation of subsurface hydrocarbon contamination. Cost effective field techniques for investigating petroleum contamination are reviewed in detail.  more...

Industrial Piping and Associated Equipment A workshop will be held on the development of justifiable, cost effective preventive maintenance activities for pipe systems. This workshop will enable you to develop a list of preventive maintenance activities that can be applied to your own facility.  more...

Marketing and Sales Complete This one-day workshop will show participants how to get maximum exposure at minimum cost.  more...

Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Pavements Cost-effective pavement management results from careful design, quality construction & timely maintenance. Engineers and technical managers are faced with the challenges of maintaining, within shrinking budgets, the investment in highways & urban roads.  more...

Schedule and Cost Control Learn the skills you need to effectively establish & manage a realistic schedule & detailed budget. Through hands-on exercises, you ll learn to develop a work breakdown schedule, grasp diagramming techniques, identify task relationships & more  more...