This training program is designed to equip energy auditors with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to effectively assess and improve energy efficiency on farms. Participants will learn to identify energy conservation measures, conduct basic energy assessments, and provide actionable recommendations to improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance farm resilience. The program supports Canada’s net-zero future and addresses the unique energy challenges in agriculture.
Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program.
This three-day course introduces the core principles of building science, emphasizing how residential buildings function as integrated systems. Participants will explore heat transfer, air leakage, moisture control, and strategies to protect the building envelope through theory, case studies, and practical examples. Topics include air and vapor barriers, condensation, energy performance, and the role of integrated design in creating high-performance, low-carbon housing. Designed for professionals in construction, renovation, and retrofitting, the training provides a strong foundation for building durable, energy-efficient homes suited to the Canadian climate.
Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program.
The Improving Your Home’s Energy Efficiency microcredential introduces participants to building science fundamentals, focusing on heat, air, and moisture flow. Learners explore insulation and air-sealing techniques, material selection, and the performance of energy-efficient windows, doors, and basic HVAC systems, along with an overview of National Building Code requirements. Training is offered in two formats: a 15-hour online asynchronous course for up to 20 participants, and a 15-hour, two-day in-person workshop at Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Prince Albert campus, offered four times for up to 80 total participants. The in-person option emphasizes hands-on experience, interaction, collaboration, and real-time feedback in a structured learning environment using carpentry facilities. The program targets trades professionals, particularly HVAC technicians and carpenters, seeking to enhance their energy-efficiency and building science skills.
Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program.
This microcredential offers practical training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, StoryMaps, Survey123, and Field Maps. Learners will develop skills in data collection, creation, documentation, and analysis of both spatial and non-spatial data. Training covers evaluating and selecting data, applying map design principles, performing basic spatial analysis, and using filters and scripts to enhance interactive web maps. Participants will also document and report on all stages of the workflow. This program is designed for professionals and students seeking practical GIS skills. It is an entry-level pathway into the field and does not require prior experience.
Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program.
Residential Building Science Fundamentals introduces professionals to essential building science principles and the “House as a System” approach, showing how water, air, heat, and vapour interact to affect home performance. This microcredential course explores material selection for climate-resilient construction, strategies for passive heating and cooling, indoor environmental quality, and methods for measuring and reducing operational and embodied carbon. Building a strong foundation in residential performance is the first step toward successful deep energy retrofits.
Learners will engage in 24 hours of learning over three weeks, combining instructor-led virtual sessions with online self-study. Interactive discussions, assignments, and practical exercises help you connect technical knowledge to real-world residential projects.
