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WHMIS
Hazardous materials pop up more often than you’d think in tourism – from cleaning supplies to pool chemicals. WHMIS training makes it easy to stay safe, feel confident, and get certified.
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Joint Health & Safety Committee Training
Ready to serve on your workplace’s safety committee? This essential training gives you the tools to fulfill your role, learn how to keep your workplace safe, and meet provincial requirements.
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Bear Awareness
Learn how to stay safe in bear country with this Bear Awareness course. Build confidence, prevent encounters, and protect yourself, others, and wildlife. Perfect for anyone working or guiding outdoors.
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Tourism Operator Sustainability Course
Step into the future of tourism with this hands-on, action-oriented course gives you the tools, strategies, and practices needed to build resilience, engage your community, and thrive in the era of regenerative tourism.
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Managing Food & Beverage Operations
This six-part series is designed to enhance your F&B operations with industry insights and practical strategies.
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Serving It Right
Want to obtain certification to serve alcohol with confidence and care? Serving It Right gives you the essential skills and knowledge to keep your guests safe and your service legal - click to get certified and serve responsibly!
Destination Managers Sustainability Course
Step into the next era of destination management with our dynamic 5-part training course designed for Canadian tourism destination leaders and team members who are ready to lead the shift toward regenerative and sustainable tourism.
This hands-on, action-oriented virtual course covers everything from foundational principles and global best practices to destination stewardship, community engagement, climate action, and impact measurement. Whether you're just starting your sustainability journey or looking to level up, this training empowers you with the tools, strategies, and real-world examples needed to create lasting change.
Live workshops online, bi-weekly Wednesdays September 10th - November 5th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM PST
- September 10 – Module #1: Regenerative Tourism & Climate Literacy
- September 24 – Module #2: Clean Technologies and Innovations
- October 8 – Module #3: Emergency Preparedness
- October 22 – Module #4: Sustainability Marketing & Storytelling
- November 5 – Module #5: ESG, Certifications & standards & Policies
What You'll Take Away
- A strong foundation in regenerative tourism and climate literacy, including origins, significance, and strategies for implementation.
- Practical knowledge of clean technologies and innovative practices to apply within tourism destinations and communities.
- Emergency preparedness strategies and adaptive frameworks to strengthen resilience in the face of change.
- Marketing and storytelling tools to build authentic brand identity and foster deeper community and visitor engagement.
- Insights into ESG frameworks, certifications, and policies to align with best practices and drive positive impact.
Who Should Attend?
This training is ideal for tourism professionals, destination managers, community leaders, and team members who want to strengthen their skills and lead the shift toward regenerative, sustainable practices in hospitality and tourism.
Session Details
This live, online course is delivered in an interactive workshop format across five modules. Each one-hour session is designed for flexibility, allowing you to learn and participate from anywhere.
Eligibility
Indigenous Tourism BC may cover the full costs of this training for eligible participants:
- Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, Metis) residing in BC
- Indigenous-owned tourism businesses (51%+ Indigenous ownership), and employees of
- First Nations-owned tourism businesses (51%+ First Nations ownership), and employees of
Questions? [email protected]