We are delighted to announce the new dates for the Community Heritage Fundamentals for BC Practitioners (CLST075) online course that Heritage BC has developed in partnership with Royal Roads University. (May 19 - July 12, 2026).
The course is designed to equip participants with essential skills, legislative insights, and Indigenous collaboration strategies that help preserve and advocate for heritage in communities across BC. This course is eligible for PIBC CPL units.
With a focus on case studies and meaningful discussions with fellow heritage practitioners, participants will gain insights into the application of heritage tools at a community level, explore how to incorporate heritage values in community planning, and develop strategies for finding common ground around heritage with others in communities.
Course Details:
- Dates: May 19 – July 12, 2026
- Format: Online/Virtual
- Time Commitment: ~4.5 hrs/week for 8 weeks
- Evaluation: Discussions and assignments
- Cost: $795.00 (Heritage BC members get a 10% discount. Email membership@heritagebc.ca for a discount code)
- Earned Credentials: Continuing Professional Development credits & Royal Roads University completion certificate.
Learn more and register online here through Royal Roads University.
Who Should Take this Course
This course is perfect for:
- Regional and municipal government staff
- Heritage Planners and Urban Designers/Consultants
- Heritage Commission / Advisory Group Members
- Heritage advocates and anyone passionate about safeguarding BC’s rich heritage
Topics Covered
Module 1 – Introduction: Orientation, Course Goals, Heritage Municipal Roles
Module 2 – Heritage Foundations: Values-Based Heritage, Indigenous Heritage, Heritage Legislation & Tools in BC
Module 3 – Heritage in Community: Community Engagement, Applying Heritage Tools, and Strategies for Heritage in Community Plans
Module 4 – Putting the Fundamentals into Practice: Communicating Heritage, Placing Heritage in Your Community’s Broader Context
For any questions about this course, please contact Maria Paula Arias at marias@heritagebc.ca.
