Learn more about Queen’s Mining’s online professional development courses, including:
Our initial professional development course offering, Mining and Mineral Resources: A Systems Overview, familiarizes students with the basics of mining terminology, geology, mineral estimation, reporting, development, production methods, and mineral processing, as well as social and environmental issues. Learn more about our other online courses and programs here, at Queen’s Mining Online.
The course was designed for professionals new to the mining sector, as well as those working in investment and finance, suppliers and vendors, government, NGOs and community groups, etc.
This course will provide you with an overview of the mining industry, and is designed for professionals new to the mining sector, as well as those working in related sectors such as: investment and finance, suppliers and vendors, government, NGO's and community groups. This course will cover a wide range of topics including finance and the economy, types of mining and the differing processes and procedures, the impact of mining on our society along with social and environmental responsibilities, as well as a look at the future of mining. This course is designed to be taken at your own pace, and as such there are no group discussions or assignments that require interaction with your class. Instead assessments take the form of modular quizzes intended to test your understanding.
The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining is one of the oldest and largest Mining schools in the world. Consistently ranked in the top 10 worldwide, Queen’s Mining has a reputation for training outstanding graduates and has strong and long-standing connections with the industry. Queen’s Mining now offers a range of online programming.
10 consistently ranked mining engineering schools in the world
125 years of mining education experience
25% of mining engineers in Canada are Queen’s Grads
This course focuses on 8 learning outcomes. By the end of this course students should be able to:
There are no graded assessments for this course. However, throughout the course you will have the opportunity to complete non-graded Module Knowledge Check quizzes to assess your knowledge.
This course is designed for learners with little to no knowledge or experience in mining, and is ideal for professionals who want to expand their knowledge of the mining sector.
This course represents a study period of approximately 20 hours, spanning across 10 modules. Learners can expect to invest on average 2-3 hours per module in this course. Learners who adhere to a pre-determined study schedule are more likely to successfully complete the course on time.
The course fee is C$ 1,750.00
Please visit here for course registration and payment.
This offering commences on Monday, May 27, 2024, and runs until Sunday, August 18, 2024 – registration is open until Monday, July 8, 2024.
Learners can complete the course at their own pace within that timeframe.
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