What types of activities qualify as professional development under the proposed mandatory program?
The following categories and activities are recognized in the draft guideline currently under review.Formal Methods – Maximum number of hours reportable in this category per year = 20 PDHFormal activities are those provided as a structured course or program, which include an evaluation process. Delivery methods might include traditional classroom settings and remote techniques such as written correspondence, video, CD-ROM, or interactive electronic exchange. Formal activities include:• Courses provided through accredited universities, technical institutes and colleges; • Employer training programs and structured on-the-job training (e.g. Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), WHMIS); • Short courses, technical sessions, seminars, and workshops provided by technical societies, industry or educational institutions (e.g. Edumine, IEEE courses, ASHRAE courses, LEED, BEP, Certified Professional courses, Certificate in Structural Engineering from VSEG).An evaluation (e.g. exam, assignment)
