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PROFESSIONAL EdGE COMING uP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: LIFELONG LEARNING FOR ENGINEERS Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned engineer, OSPE offers a wide range of technical and nontechnical courses, seminars and workshops – all tailored for the needs of engineers, all with substantial discounts for OSPE members. Plus, when three or more people from the same organization register at the same time for the same course, each registration fee will be discounted by an additional 5 per cent. Following is a snapshot of upcoming OSPE professional development opportunities. To view our full roster of courses and to register quickly and securely online, visit www.ospe.on.ca/pd. ThE buSINESS OF ENGINEERING How Engineers Can Build Better Business Cases Learn the language of finance, and increase your value to your employer. October 24, Mississauga Marketing for Engineers An overview of the principles of marketing and the relationships between marketing and engineering. November 15 - 16, Toronto High Impact Communications for Engineers Learn vital professional communication and presentation skills, tailored for engineers. October 10, Toronto ENGINEER yOuR CAREER Moving Into Management Learn how to leverages your engineering background into a management position in order to grow your career and benefit your company. October 19, Ottawa Fundamentals of Project Management This two-day workshop provides broad coverage of project management methods, supplemented by real project examples. October 11 - 12, Toronto PrEPArE FOr YOUr P.EnG. Management and Leadership for a Technical World Valuable tools, tips and techniques for anyone who manages or leads technical teams. October 18, Toronto Preparatory Technical Courses Prepare for your professional engineering exams, as administered by PEO, and earn your P.Eng. licence. Online and in-class options are available on various dates. For details, send an email to pd@ospe.on.ca. Prepare for your Professional Practice Exam This course prepares you to successfully write your Professional Practice Examination (PPE), as Administered by PEO. Distance course: October 29 - November 30 In-class course: November 17 - 18, Toronto The Engineer Speaks with Confidence Ideal for engineers who must present technical information to non-technical audiences or communicate with clients, the public or government. October 27 and November 3, Toronto WORKPLACE LEARNING ON yOuR SChEduLE A New 5-Course Online Learning Package OSPE is pleased to present a special offer from Bizassessments. Register for their @ Work Institute e-learning course offerings, and access a full package of 5 online courses for just $50, with an additional discount for OSPE members. Topics include conflict management, dealing with difficult colleagues, corporate governance, customer service accessibility standards and more. 3 6 TheVoice Fall 2012 http://www.ospe.on.ca/pd

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of OSPE - The Voice - Fall 2012

OSPE - The Voice - Fall 2012
Contents
Viewpoint
Newsbytes
A Great Day on the Green
Don’t Miss the 65th OPEA Gala
Engaging Tomorrow’s Engineers
Renaissance Plan
The Business End of Engineering
Profile: Pierre Lassonde, P.Eng.
Continuing Professional Development: Mandatory or Not?
PAN Expands Outreach to Ottawa
BIG Engineering
You’ve just had an auto accident. Now what?
Ask the Expert: Facing a Complaint
Keep Yourself Covered
What’s 2 + 2? Depends Who’s Answering!
Custom-built Learning for Engineers
Coming Up

OSPE - The Voice - Fall 2012