Training Programs

To register yourself or a member of your team, click on the desired course above. You will be redirected to the course page. If you're registering for Professional Training, you will click the "Register Now" button at the top right corner. If you're registering for Executive Training, you will click the "Enroll Now" button to the right of the course description. 

For Our Technical Trades courses, you will be directed via email to our training partner, Hydro One. They will contact you directly confirming dates and availability. An invoice will be sent to you or your organization upon completion of the course.

Training Courses you have registered for are available on The MEARIE Portal. If you do not have an account, visit: Register on MEARIE Portal to create an account. Once logged in, click "My Courses" in the navigation bar on the right to display courses you have registered for. 

Yes. When you register for the course, a confirmation email will automatically be sent to you.

Courses may be offered online or in-person. Please consult the course's page and date to verify in which format it is being offered. Several of our more popular courses are offered in both formats throughout the year. Be sure to check out course options at www.MEARIE.ca/Training.

Course materials will be provided at the session. For trades training courses, you will also receive a logbook which can be used to track your progress through the training program. This logbook will need to be kept on your person when at work as it will be used to keep a record of your skills development. Proof of a completed, signed logbook is required when submitting your application for journeyperson certification.

For all courses, you will receive a certificate of completion. For some courses, upon successful completion of the requirements, you will receive a designation, notable Change Management, Project Management, the Chartered Directors Program, Mental Health and all of the trades training journeyperson programs. The individual requirements varies by designation. Please refer to the specific course descriptions for further information.

For in-person sessions, please refer to the course description to confirm the location. Maps of these locations are provided on the course website. For virtual sessions, simply join the session from the convenience of your computer - information is provided via email once registered. 

If you require accommodation, please make arrangements directly with the hotel facility. You are responsible for the cost of the accommodation. MEARIE has negotiated preferred rates with its partners. Please refer to the website for additional information.

Please note: for participants attending the Chartered Directors program, accommodations will be provided on your behalf at no additional cost.

For in-person training sessions, lunch and snacks are provided at no additional charge. Parking is also provided at no additional charge.

Requirements for each course are outlined in the course description. In general, you will need to bring your Personal Protective Equipment along with your commonly used tool kits if applicable. Please review your chosen course description carefully for pre-requisites and required materials or equipment. 

If pre-work required, it will be indicated in the course description. In general, there are two types of pre-work required, depending on the type of session:

Online Pre-Learning: As part of your learning, you may need to complete work in advance of the session. For some online courses, notably Managing Performance in a Union Environment, Collective Bargaining Preparation, and Understanding the Collective Agreement and Management Rights, completion of an online pre-learning course is required. These courses usually take approximately 40-50 mins to complete. Please do so before the zoom session. 

• You will receive an automated email from the Learning Management System called ASTUTE to advise you are set up as a learner in the system. Your username (your email address) and temporary password to enable you to sign on to the platform will be provided (be sure to check your chunk mail if you do not see this email in your inbox). 
• You will receive a second automated email advising of your enrollment in the online course (Please note: if you have already participated in a previous online course through ASTUTE with MEARIE and Oakbridges, you can use the same log-in information).

Reading: Several courses, notably Changing Management and the Chartered Directors Program, requires participants to complete pre-reading in advance of the session. The information will be sent to you in advance of the session. 

Yes. We recommend using technology with both audio and video capability. We use ZOOM, so be sure it is installed on your computer. It is helpful if you use headphones to help hear one another clearly. As some sessions are interactive, we request the video function be turned on. While the session will work on a tablet, we recommend a desktop or laptop computer as the experience is more engaging and rewarding. A link to the session will be sent via email to you prior to the session. We encourage you to login a minimum of 5-minutes prior to the session start to ensure you successfully connect to the session. 

We recommend using a computer for both audio and video capability. While the session will work on a tablet, using a computer provides a more interactive experience. We do not recommend using a phone.

An email with the connection information and instructions to access the session will be sent to you, generally a couple days in advance of the actual session.