30 January 2026
Short courses at CIM CONNECT 2026: Practical learning, immediate impact
Ahead of CIM CONNECT 2026, a comprehensive suite of short courses will offer focused, practical learning across the mining lifecycle. Led by experienced practitioners, these courses are designed to help professionals strengthen core competencies, explore challenges, and earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours* before the main conference begins.
CIM CONNECT short courses cover the entire mining lifecycle:
Exploration, Resources & Disclosure
Mining 101 | 8 CPD Hours
Mining 101 is the essential foundation for anyone seeking a clear, end-to-end understanding of the mining business. Covering geology, resource estimation, mining methods, and mineral processing, this introductory course connects the full mine lifecycle in a practical, accessible way. Ideal for professionals new to mining—or those wanting a comprehensive refresher—this course sets the context for every other technical discipline at CIM CONNECT.
Proposed Changes to NI 43-101 – Analyzing the Changes and Industry Feedback | 16 CPD Hours
A timely, in-depth review of proposed updates to NI 43-101, including industry feedback, CIM practice guidelines, and implications for disclosure, governance, and reporting.
NI 43-101 Survival Guide: Mastering the Art of Compliant Technical Disclosure | 16 CPD Hours
A practical course focused on producing compliant, high-quality technical disclosure across exploration, development, and feasibility stages.
Mine Planning, Design & Strategy
Cut-off Grades & Mine Strategy Optimization | 4 CPD Hours
This course demystifies cut-off grades and demonstrates how optimized mine strategy drives value. Through case studies and practical examples, participants learn why cut-offs are outputs of planning—not assumptions—and how they influence long-term project performance.
Steps in Open Pit Mine Design | 8 CPD Hours
A hands-on, technically rigorous course covering pit optimization, production scheduling, and mine design fundamentals using real-world examples and exercises.
Operations, Productivity & Equipment
Mine-to-Mill Reconciliation: Tools for Productivity Improvement | 16 CPD Hours
Learn how reconciliation across geology, mining, and processing identifies gaps between plan and performance—unlocking productivity improvements in operating mines.
Earthmoving Equipment Productions | 8 CPD Hours
A practical overview of equipment selection, utilization, production rates, and cost drivers in surface mining and large-scale earthmoving.
Strengthening Your Management Operating System (MOS) | 4 CPD Hours
A results-driven course on operational discipline, leadership behaviors, and practical tools to resolve recurring production and maintenance challenges.
Sustainability, Water & Energy Transition
Introduction to Water Management for Mining and Mineral Processing | 8 CPD Hours
An essential primer on mine water systems, integrating processing, tailings, treatment, and regulatory considerations across the operation.
Navigating Canada’s Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS) | 4 CPD Hours
A strategic course on carbon compliance, emissions estimation, financial trade-offs, and decarbonization decision-making in project development.
Effective Strategies for BEV Adoption in Mining Operations | 8 CPD Hours
A practical, case-based exploration of deploying battery electric vehicles in mining, covering safety, cost, change management, and fleet strategy.
Safety, Risk & Leadership
Developing and Implementing a Seismic Risk Management Plan for Underground Mines | 8 CPD Hours
A structured, regulation-aligned course on seismic hazard management, monitoring, modeling, and operational decision-making.
Investment Evaluation and Decision Analysis Best Practices | 8 CPD Hours
This course teaches mining and financial professionals how to maximize enterprise value by applying structured decision science and "rapid prototyping" to navigate uncertainty, eliminate bias, and streamline investment evaluations.
Tailings Risk for Mining Operations | 4 CPD Hours
A foundational course on tailings risk, governance, and communication, aligned with GISTM and evolving global expectations.
The Safety–Productivity Connection in Mining Operations | 4 CPD Hours
Using data and case studies, this course demonstrates how improved safety performance directly supports productivity and cost control.
Bridging Technical and Frontline Leadership for Safer, Stronger Teams | 4 CPD Hours
A leadership-focused course addressing collaboration, psychological safety, and alignment between technical and operational teams.
Digital Innovation Across the Lifecycle
Introduction to Machine Learning and Its Application Across the Mine Project Life Cycle | 8 CPD Hours
An accessible, hands-on introduction to machine learning applications in exploration, optimization, environmental planning, and operations.
*Eligible for up to 16.25 CPD hours (self-reported) per attendee for short courses. Certificate of Attendance with participation hours will be issued after the conference. Please note: final acceptance of CPD hours is determined by the attendee’s professional regulator or employer.
Not attending the entire conference? You can still register to attend short courses.