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IIABC Train the Trainer – Pilot Certificate Course

Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre
36035 N Parallel Rd
Abbotsford, British Columbia
V3G2G4, Canada
  • Day 1: Nov 18, 2025 10:00 AM to Nov 18, 2025 02:00 PM
Non-Members

$350

Members

$300

IIABC Train the Trainer – Pilot Certificate Course

Building Stronger Communicators, Mentors, and Leaders Across the Irrigation Industry

The Irrigation Industry Association of British Columbia (IIABC) is introducing a new professional development program designed to help professionals across all sectors strengthen their ability to teach, mentor, and lead.

This half-day, in-person course focuses on practical strategies for communication, adult learning, coaching, and workplace training. Whether you are a supervisor, technician, educator, or team leader, this program will help you turn your professional experience into effective learning opportunities for others.

Program Details

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Clarion Hotel, Abbotsford
Instructor: Dr. Roselynn Verwoord, PhD, University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), University of the British Columbia (UBC)
Fee: $300 for IIABC Members | $350 for Non-Members
Format: In-person, interactive workshop
Capacity: Limited to 10 participants
Registration Deadline: November 7, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

Who Should Attend

This course is open to professionals working within the irrigation industry, allied trades, municipalities, education, and related fields. It is ideal for:

  • Managers, supervisors, and crew leads

  • Municipal irrigation and parks staff

  • Senior technicians and service leads

  • Administrative coordinators, HR staff, and office managers

  • Project managers and company owners

  • Trainers, mentors, and instructors

  • Trades professionals, apprentices, and aspiring leaders

No prior teaching experience is required. All professionals interested in improving communication, mentoring, or leadership skills are welcome to participate.

Certification

Participants who complete the course will receive an IIABC Certificate of Completion, recognizing their participation in the first offering of the IIABC Professional Development Series.

Learn More

To review full program content, including learning outcomes and instructional approach, download the detailed outline below.

📘 Download Train the Trainer Program Outline (PDF)

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Registration is limited to ONLY 10 participants. Early registration is recommended to secure your place.

Prerequisites: (none)

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When are the next CIT-1 and CIT-2 courses being held?

Course dates and locations are posted on the website as soon as they are planned. Each year at our annual convention in November and Jan-Mar in selected regions. Regional courses are not posted until after the annual Convention.

YES, but you must first pass the CIT-Level 1 exam before you can write the CIT- Level 2 exam.

No, the CIT course must be taken and exam then successfully passed to become IIABC CIT-1 Certified.

Yes, but it is highly recommended that a person take some irrigation design training which can be done where offered. Agriculture design courses are offered if a waitlist of at least 10 people is reached.