Low-Impact Development
for Climate Action
This project is carried out with funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund and the Government of Canada. The program is delivered in partnership with the Sustainable Technology Evaluation Program (STEP).
The subsidy is specific to professionals working in municipalities, regional governments, conservation authorities, band councils, and eligible non-profits/community organizations
(full list of eligible participants can be found here).
Course Overview
Online Live
September 2026 - March 2027
As climate change intensifies, the need for resilient, engineered green infrastructure has never been greater. Managing stormwater from both a quantitative and qualitative perspective is becoming increasingly important for planners, designers, engineers, landscape architects, and construction professionals to ensure the infrastructure being built today can adapt to future climate conditions.
This immersive, conference-style Low-Impact Development for Climate Action program explores emerging approaches to the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and long-term performance of engineered green infrastructure. Participants learn from experts in the field with practical experience in developing climate-resilient
infrastructure.
Earn A Certificate of Completion from Beyond21 Academy and the Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP)
Detailed Course Schedule
​
Each class is 7.5 hours, conveniently offered across two sessions (approximately 4 hours each). You will have the opportunity to participate in courses with live instruction and network with individuals who are completing the full program (8 courses) or completing individual courses.
​
All course materials will be available to you through our learning portal, creating a seamless learning experience during the program and a resource library for your work.
CLICK FOR COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CLICK FOR DETAILED SCHEDULE
Some of Our Past Instructors
Who Should Attend
Participants must hold or be completing a degree or diploma from a recognized university or college, hold a relevant certificate in sustainability from a recognized university, or have equivalent professional experience.
Employees of Canadian municipalities, regional governments, conservation authorities, band councils and eligible non-profit or community organizations. The goal is to support the adoption of Low-Impact Development practices by enhancing the knowledge and skills of public organizations delivering and directly supporting municipal works.
​
*the subsidized rate of $325 + HST for eligible professional covers the tuition fee to complete the Certificate of Completion including 5 (five) required courses and 3 (three) elective courses.
PROGRAM FEES*
$1500
CAD +HST
Frequently Asked Questions
Program Details
1. What is the structure of the program (e.g., live sessions, self-paced, group projects)?
The Sustainable Infrastructure Low-Impact Development for Climate Action Program is delivered through live, online sessions. It includes interactive lectures, case studies, and opportunities for group discussions and collaboration to enhance the learning experience.
2. How long is the program, and what is the time commitment?
The program typically runs on Thursdays and Fridays. Sessions are scheduled from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Thursdays and 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM on Fridays, each individual course running 7.5 hours. To complete the full Certificate of Completion program, participants must complete 8 courses totalling a commitment of 60 hours over approximately 6-7 months.
3. What if I cannot attend one of the courses?
The program requires to attend at least 75% of the sessions and achieve a 75% average across post-course assessments. For example, you can miss the equivalent of two days out of eight - if you do, you will still need to successfully complete the post-course assessments to meet program requirements.
4. Can I send someone to attend the course on my behalf?
No, attendees cannot send someone else to attend the course on their behalf. Program acceptance is tied to the individual through the application process. If someone else wishes to attend, they must apply separately to the program.
Program Eligibility
5. Who is eligible for the subsidized program?
-
Individuals employed or elected by a Canadian local government (i.e., a town, city, region, district, etc.).
-
Individuals employed by a not-for-profit corporation serving the local government sector (e.g., community organizations, health authorities, utilities, transit authorities, conservation authorities, GMF partners, etc.).
-
Individuals employed by or elected officials from an Indigenous community.
-
Individuals employed by an Indigenous community operating under delegated authority by a province or territory (e.g., Northwest Territory settlements, Metis Settlement Council of Alberta).
Ineligible Participants:
-
Consultants or for-profit businesses.
-
Individuals employed by provincial/territorial or federal government (except if meeting the eligible participant criteria above).
-
General members of the public.
6. How do I apply for the subsidized cost?
To apply, complete the application here. Once we accept your application, you will receive a secondary form to confirm your eligibility for the subsidized costs. No payment is collected at the application stage.
7. Are private sector professionals eligible for the subsidy?
No, private sector professionals are not eligible for the subsidy but are welcome to join the program. It is subsidized for employees of Canadian municipalities, regional governments, conservation authorities, band councils and eligible non-profit or community organizations. Individuals must be involved in delivering or directly supporting municipal works projects.
Registration and Fees
8. How do I apply for the program?
You can apply for the program by clicking here.
9. What payment options are available?
Once you are invoiced, you can pay by credit or debit card, cheque, or e-transfer. Payment instructions will be provided in the invoice.
10. Can I register a number of professionals from my organization (at once/together)?
Each individual must apply independently to ensure they meet the acceptance criteria. Each application is reviewed independently. However, an organization/individual can pay for numerous participants once they have been accepted. Please reach out to Nicole Vicentic (nicole@beyond21.world) if you need support for invoicing multiple participants from the same organization.
11. Can I get a refund if I cannot attend the program?
Beyond21 Academy’s cancellation policy applies to all program registrations. If you cannot attend, you may review the cancellation policy here.
Program Structure
12. What platform will the program be hosted on?
The program will be delivered live using Zoom. Participants will be provided with access to a program page on our Learning Management System with all necessary details to complete each course.
13. Will there be recordings of the live sessions?
No, the live sessions will not be recorded. However, all presentation materials and exercises will be made available online. You will also have access to these materials after the course concludes.
14. Will I receive a certificate upon completion of the program?
If you apply for the entire program, you will receive an individual certificate from Beyond21 Academy and the Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) from each course as well as a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the 60-hour training.
​
If you apply for individual courses within the LID program, you will receive an individual certificate from Beyond21 Academy and the Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) from each individual course you take. Please note the individual course fees are not subsidized.
"As a final year Civil Engineering student who is passionate about water resources management, the Low Impact Development training courses have been incredibly valuable in getting industry-standard exposure to green infrastructure planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance, topics not deeply discussed in my program. My main takeaways include the practical approach taken, where we got ample opportunity to apply concepts learned through exercises; access and practice with various STEP resources, software, and spreadsheets; and a feeling of preparedness to work in the industry when I graduate. I highly recommend this program for new grads or anyone looking to get hands-on exposure to LID."
Rachael Rajendram | Construction Project Coordinator at Indwell
In collaboration with
This project is carried out with funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund and the Government of Canada.
