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Cumulative Effects Assessment E-Learning Training Series
 Cumulative effects assessment (CEA) is becoming an increasingly important issue in both the national and international practice of environmental impact assessment (EIA). This increased attention, particularly within the last decade, has heightened the need for practice-oriented CEA training which is based on scientific principles and sound logic regarding policies and their implications, particularly regarding the development of cooperative  programs to mitigate undesirable cumulative effects. This e-learning training series is designed for practitioners who need information on “how to-do” CEA.
The training series is comprised of 5 individual modules. Each module includes video instruction and interactive exercises, which are divided into 5 to 10 minute segments to allow for breaks as needed. In addition, each module includes reading assignments from the course manual.
Current Modules within this Series:
- Module 1: Principles, Processes, and Documentation
- Module 2: Addressing Past, Present, and Reasonably Foreseeable Future Actions
- Module 3: Special Considerations Related to Describing the Affected
Environment
- Module 4: Connecting Actions
with Consequences on Valued
Environmental components (VECs)
- Module 5: Mitigation, Monitoring, and Collaborative Management
What’s Included:
- Video and Interactive Features: These CDs utilize full-motion video
of instructors teaching, along with synchronized bullet points. Students will feel as if they are getting a one-on-one teaching seminar. They can move forward or backwards within the module, create bookmarks and repeat any or all segments. In addition, students will be able to interact, answering review questions after segments.
- Training Manual and Reference CD: Each module includes a training manual which is utilized throughout the interactive CDs. The manual contains case studies, independent reading materials and exercises, along with opportunities for students to take notes. In addition, a Cumulative Effects Reference CD is provided, which includes fundamental guidance documents, information on methods and tools and web links.
- Additional Resources: EIT’s web site provides free papers, reports, presentations and useful web links, along with an online store that offers topical EIA reference CDs and EIA books.
- Continual Training Resource: Many EIA professionals’ work is project-based, so video segments in the modules might be more applicable at different times. Even after completing a module, students can revisit sections with new projects in mind.
- Experienced Instruction: This training series was designed by Dr. Larry Canter, lead instructor and Principal, who has 33 years teaching experience at a graduate university. He has taught over 130 public and onsite professional-level EIA-related courses.
- Closed Captioning: The video segments all have closed captioning
- Continuing Education Credits - up to 10 hours (dependent on state or professional board requirements). Each module is designed to qualify for 2 CEU/PDH credits. 10 CEU/PDHs can be earned upon completion of all 5 modules. Please consult your state requirements for more information on self-directed study.
Course Length: 10-12 hours.
Training Costs:
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Individual Module Cost
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$250
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1 Training Series CD set (All 5 modules),
1 Training Manual for 1 student
1 Cumulative Effects Assessment
Reference CD
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$1150
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Training manuals and Reference CDs for each additional student
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$100
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Training Savings: For a small office of 5 people, the cost for this course would be $1550. This is less than the typical cost of 1 onsite course and travel expenses for just 1 person.
And when you purchase the CDs, you own the training, so you don’t have to pay to send new hires for training and if employees leave, they don’t take your investment with them.
How to order: Order now in our online store!
Interested in a custom-designed course for your organization?
Each course has the ability to be customized to meet the needs of different organizations or agencies. Agency-specific e-learning courses can be developed, as well as blended learning solutions. For example, students can take a general topics e-learning course and then attend an onsite advanced topics course afterwards. Contact jcanter@eiatraining.com for more information.
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