IAIA27 TRAINING Courses

Build practical skills with experienced impact assessment practitioners in focused, small-group, in-person courses before IAIA27.

training at-a-glance
dates & times

18-19 April 2027
09:00-17:00

Location

Christchurch, New Zealand · In-person

DEADLINES

Register early!
Minimum enrollment: 1 March 2027
Final registration: 31 March 2027

cOURSE FEES

Includes materials, light lunch, and coffee breaks

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Choose from one- and two-day courses, all held at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

1 Day · 18 April
US$ 330
#1. A Community-Based Tool for Implementing, Monitoring, & Evaluating FPIC in IA
1 Day · 18 April
US$ 330
#2. Grievance Management in Practice: Tools for Effective Implementation
1 Day · 18 April
US$ 330
#3: The Person Behind the Practice: Building Resilience & Agency for IA Professionals
2 Days · 18-19 April
US$ 560
#4. Cumulative Effects Assessment
2 Days · 18-19 April
US$ 560
#5. Human Rights in IA
2 Days · 18-19 April
US$ 560
#6. Practical Approaches to Biodiversity Protection in Infrastructure Projects
2 Days · 18-19 April
US$ 560
#7. Strategic & Systems Thinking for Sustainability (ST4S): Enable Collective Intelligence & Good Communication in IA
2 Days · 18-19 April
US$ 560
#8. Complexities of Resettlement & Livelihood Restoration
2 Days · 18-19 April
US$ 560
#9. Meaningful Public Participation & IA: Lessons from 30+ Years of Practice, Current State of the Art, Beyond 2027
2 Days · 18-19 April
US$ 560
#10. Social Impact Assessment: Contemporary Approaches & Emerging Practice
2 Days · 18-19 April
US$ 560
#11. Using Psycho-Social IA in IA
2 Days · 18-19 April
US$ 560
#12. Integrating Climate Resilience & Disaster Risk Assessment into ESIA: Practical Tools for Sustainable Development
1 Day · 19 April
US$ 330
#13. Incorporating Futures Thinking in IA Practice
1 Day · 19 April
US$ 330
#14. Systems Thinking & Modeling for IA: Navigating Complexity through Time & Space
1 Day · 19 April
US$ 330
#15. IFC Performance Standard 6 in IA: From Biodiversity Risk to No Net Loss & Net Gain
Student opportunity

student training course fee waivers

Eligible students may apply for a waiver covering the training course fee. Applications will be accepted from 1 March – 19 March 2027.

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TRAINING INFORMATION & POLICIES

Registration Deadlines

Register early! Training courses require a minimum number of participants to proceed. Register by 8 March to help ensure your preferred course goes ahead.

Courses that do not meet minimum enrollment by 1 March may be canceled. If your course is canceled, IAIA will contact you with options to transfer to another course or receive a refund.

Registration after 1 March is subject to availability and payment. Registration closes 31 March, and course changes cannot be made after that date.

Cancellation & Refund Policies

If you must cancel, submit written notice to IAIA HQ (info@iaia.org) by 31 March 2027. Your course registration fee will be refunded, minus a US$125 administration fee. After 31 March, no refunds will be issued for cancellations or no-shows.

Taking a Course Without Attending IAIA27

Not able to attend IAIA27 but still want to take a course? Not a problem! An additional US$105 registration fee will apply; select the “non-delegate” rate during registration.

Training FAQs

Who can register? Training courses are open to anyone who registers and pays by 31 March 2027. If you are not also registered for the conference, you must pay an additional US$105 non-delegate fee.

Who teaches the courses? Primarily IAIA members. All course proposals are vetted by IAIA’s Training and Professional Development Committee and approved by the Board of Directors, so you can be assured these are experienced, qualified professionals.

What is the class size? Minimum/maximum class sizes are noted in each course description. If the course you choose does not reach the minimum number by 1 March, IAIA HQ will notify you and provide refund information or offer to transfer you to another course.

Where are courses held? In person at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand.

How much do the courses cost and what is included? IAIA’s one-day courses are US$330; two-day courses are US$560. These rates are inclusive of New Zealand’s 15% GST. The cost includes course materials, light lunches, and coffee breaks.

Can I add a training course later? Yes! If you already registered for the conference but want to add a training course, login to your account and add it by 31 March. You can also contact info@iaia.org with your request; you will receive an invoice in return. 

What if I need to cancel my course registration? If you must cancel, submit written notice to IAIA HQ (info@iaia.org) by 31 March 2027. Your course registration fee will be refunded, minus a US$125 administration fee. After 31 March, no refunds will be issued for cancellations or no-shows.

Some details for when you arrive onsite: Check-in for the training courses will be available at the IAIA registration desk in the conference venue. Name tags will be distributed at check-in and are required for admission to courses. Check-in the day before your course begins is
encouraged.

Looking for virtual training?

Can’t make it to Christchurch? Explore IAIA’s year-round virtual training opportunities and learn from wherever you are.