(ON) IN-PERSON CORE TRAINING JUNE 2023
2023-06-08 - 2023-06-11
(ON) JUNE 2023 IN-PERSON CORE TRAINING
June 8th – 11th 2023
3 and 1/2 days of training with peers
Registration open until May 19th midnight EST
Application
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(BC) IN-PERSON COMMUNICATION TRAINING JUNE 2023
2023-06-16 - 2023-06-18
(BC) JUNE 2023 IN-PERSON COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING
June 16th – 18th 2023
2 and 1/2 days of training with peers
Registration open until May 26th midnight PST
Application
Information

(SASK) IN-PERSON CORE TRAINING SEPT 2023
2023-09-21 - 2023-09-24
(SASK) SEPTEMBER 2023 IN-PERSON CORE TRAINING
September 21st – 24th 2023
3 and 1/2 days of training with peers
Registration open until August 25th midnight PST
Application
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This unique opportunity in the Prairies is made possible through funding from Gilead Sciences.

(BC) IN-PERSON CORE TRAINING OCTOBER 2023
2023-10-26
(BC) OCTOBER 26-29 2023: 3 and 1/2 days of Core training with peers
Registration open until October 3rd midnight PST
Application (EN)
Information (EN)

ONLINE GOVERNANCE TRAINING NOVEMBER 2023
2023-11-21 - 2023-12-05
NOVEMBER 21-DEC 5, 2023: 12-16 hours of online learning delivered over 3 weeks:

(3) facilitated real-time 3-hour group sessions,

once a week on Tuesdays from 5:30pm-8pm Eastern Time | 2:30 pm- 5pm Pacific Time

(2) self-paced asynchronous online sessions to complete in one week’s time

Applications for this Ontario-led cohort can be received until November 10th.
For PLDI Core Graduates Only
Application (EN)
Information (EN)

CORE TRAINING starting February 8, 2024 (online)
2024-02-08
FEBRUARY 8 -22 2024: 12-16 hours of online learning delivered over 3 weeks:

(3) facilitated real-time 3-hour group sessions,

once a week on Thursdays from 9 am-12 pm Pacific Time (PST) | 12pm- 3pm Eastern Time (ET)

(2) self-paced asynchronous online sessions to complete in one week’s time

Applications for this BC-led cohort can be received until January 30th, 2024 @ 4:00 PM (PST).
Application (EN)
Information (EN)

COMMUNICATION TRAINING starting March 13, 2024 (online)
2024-03-13
MARCH 13 -27 2024: 12-16 hours of online learning delivered over 3 weeks:

(3) facilitated real-time 3-hour group sessions:

once a week on Wednesdays from 9 am-12 pm Pacific Time | 12-3pm Eastern Time and

(2) self-paced asynchronous online sessions to complete in one week’s time

Applications for this BC-led cohort can be received until March 6th, 2024 4:00pm (Pacific Time).
For PLDI Core Graduates Only
Application (EN)
Information (EN)

CORE TRAINING starting March 20, 2024 (online)
2024-03-20 17:30 - 2024-04-03 20:30 (America/Toronto)
-REVISED DATES-
MARCH 20- April 3, 2024: 12-16 hours of online learning delivered over 3 weeks:

(3) facilitated real-time 3-hour group sessions,

once a week on Wednesdays from 5:30pm- 8:30pm Eastern Time | 2:30pm-5:30pm Pacific Time

(2) self-paced asynchronous online sessions to complete in one week’s time

Applications for this Ontario-led cohort can be received until February 27th, 4 pm EST.
Application (EN)
Information (EN)

COMMUNICATION TRAINING starting April 12, 2024 (offered in-person for PLHIV of Ontario)
2024-04-12 15:00 - 2024-04-14 16:00 (America/Toronto)
(ON) APRIL 12-14 2024 : 2 and 1/2 days of Communication training with peers
Registration open until March 26th midnight EST
For PLDI Core Graduates Only
Application (EN)
Information (EN)

GOVERNANCE TRAINING starting June 13, 2024 (online)
2024-06-13 09:00 - 2024-06-27 12:00 (America/Vancouver)
JUNE 13- 27, 2024: 12-16 hours of online learning delivered over 3 weeks:

(3) facilitated real-time 3-hour group sessions,

once a week on Thursdays from 9:00 am- 12:00 pm Pacific Time | 12 pm-3 pm Eastern Time

(2) self-paced asynchronous online sessions to complete in one week’s time

Applications for this BC-led cohort can be received until May 31st, 12 pm PST | 3 pm EST.
For PLDI Core Graduates Only.
Application (EN)
Information (EN)

CORE TRAINING starting October 9, 2024 (online)
2024-10-09 00:00 (America/Toronto)
OCTOBER 9- 23, 2024: 12-16 hours of online learning delivered over 3 weeks:

(3) facilitated real-time 3-hour group sessions,

once a week on Wednesdays from 6:00pm- 9:00pm Eastern Time | 3:00pm-6:00pm Pacific Time

(2) self-paced asynchronous online sessions to complete in one week’s time

Applications for this Ontario-led cohort can be received until September 29th, 11:59 pm EST.
Application (EN)
Information (EN)

(BC) IN-PERSON CORE TRAINING OCTOBER 2024
2024-10-31
(BC) OCTOBER 31- NOVEMBER 3, 2024: 3 and 1/2 days of Core training with peers
Registration open until September 23rd midnight PST
Application (EN)
Information (EN)

(BC & WEST) CORE TRAINING, ONLINE- JANUARY 2025
2025-01-29 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver)
JANUARY 29 to FEBRUARY 12, 2025: 12-16 hours of online learning over 3 weeks:

(3) facilitated live group sessions with peers on Zoom

once a week on Wednesdays from 9:00am- 12:00pm Pacific Time

(2) self-paced modules via our e-learning platform

Application deadline for this BC-led cohort: January 22nd, 11:59 pm EST.
Application (EN)
Information (EN)

(ON & EAST) CORE TRAINING, ONLINE- JANUARY 2025
2025-01-29 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto)
JANUARY 29 to FEBRUARY 12, 2025: 12-16 hours of online learning over 3 weeks:

(3) facilitated live group sessions with peers on Zoom

once a week on Wednesdays from 6:00pm- 9:00pm Eastern Time

(2) self-paced modules via our e-learning platform

Application deadline for this Ontario-led cohort: January 22nd, 11:59 pm EST.
Application (EN)
Information (EN)

(ON & EAST) GOVERNANCE TRAINING, ONLINE- MARCH 2025
2025-03-12 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto)
MARCH 12- 26, 2025: 12-16 hours of online learning over 3 weeks:

(3) facilitated live group sessions with peers on Zoom,

once a week on Wednesdays from 6:00pm- 9:00pm Eastern Time

(2) self-paced modules via our e-learning platform

Application deadline for this Ontario-led cohort: March 5th, 11:59 pm EST.
Application (EN)
Information (EN)

(BC) COMMUNICATION TRAINING, IN PERSON- MARCH 2025
2025-03-21 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto)
(BC) MARCH 21- 23, 2025: 2 and 1/2 days of training with peers, graduates of Core training
Application deadline for this BC-led training: February 28th midnight PST
Application (EN)
Information (EN)

(BC) IN-PERSON CORE TRAINING JUNE 2025
2025-06-19 00:00 - 2025-06-22 00:00 (America/Toronto)
(BC) JUNE 19- 22, 2025: 3 and 1/2 days of Core training with peers
Registration open until May 19th 4pm PST
Application (EN)
Information (EN)

(ON) IN-PERSON CORE TRAINING JUNE 2025
2025-06-26 - 2025-06-29
(ON) JUNE 26- 29, 2025: 3 and 1/2 days of Core training with peers
Registration open until May 26th 5pm EST
Application (EN)
Information (EN)

(BC) PLDI PILOT FACILITATION TRAINING FALL 2025
2025-09-11 09:00 - 2025-10-15 15:00 (America/Vancouver)
HYBRID FORMAT: Zoom Sessions, Self-paced online and 1.5 days in-person in Vancouver
This pilot training is only open to BC residents who are graduates of the PLDI Core Training- “Who Am I as a leader?” also know as PLDI Level 1.
September 11 – October 15, 2025
A mixed training, with sessions both online and in person over the course of 1 month culminating in a 1.5 day training session:

(2) facilitated live group sessions with peers on Zoom

Session 1: Thursday September 11th from 9 am- 12pm Pacific Time (info session)
Session 3: Thursday September 25th from 9 am- 12pm Pacific Time

(2) self-paced modules via our e-learning platform in between facilitated Zoom sessions

Session 2: from September 11th to the 19th
Session 4: from September 25th to October 9th

2 days of in person sessions and practicums:

Session 5 & 6: October 14th and 15th 2025

Please note: After applicants attend the first Zoom info session and complete the first self-paced session on our e-learning platform, their applications will be reviewed by the PLDI Peer Committee.

At that point, applicants will either be accepted, waitlisted or not on this occasion for the remaining two sessions and the in-person 1.5-day training practicum in Vancouver. Because this is a pilot training, the first two sessions are used to assess participant interest and to ensure diversity among participants.
Applications open until September 4th, midnight PST
Come join us for this dynamic pilot for PLDI graduates of BC where you will learn to :

Understand the functions of facilitation, the stages of group development, and the importance of neutrality and inclusion.
Use practical strategies to keep participants engaged, handle distracting behaviors and create safer spaces.
Understand and apply basic facilitation and communication techniques.
Learn about cultural safety, problem resolution, decision making and summarizing key take aways and outcomes.
Identify and select technical support tools relevant to facilitation.
Apply leadership practices in a facilitation context.
Gain confidence, presentation and time management ease as a facilitator.

Application (EN)
Information (EN)

(ON & EAST) CORE TRAINING, ONLINE -SEPTEMBER 2025
2025-09-22 17:00 - 2025-09-29 20:00 (America/Toronto)
SEPTEMBER 22nd 25th, and 29th 2025: 12-16 hours of online learning:

(3) facilitated live group sessions with peers on Zoom

Session 1: Monday September 22nd from 5:00pm- 8:00pm Eastern Time
Session 3: Thursday September 25th from 5:00pm- 8:00pm Eastern Time
Session 5: Monday September 29th from 5:00pm- 8:00pm Eastern Time

(2) self-paced modules via our e-learning platform in between facilitated Zoom sessions

Application deadline for this Ontario-led cohort: September 8th, 12:00 pm (noon) EST.
Application (EN)
Information (EN)

(BC & WEST) CORE TRAINING, ONLINE- NOVEMBER 2025
2025-11-17
NOVEMBER 17 to DECEMBER 1, 2025: 12-16 hours of online learning over 3 weeks:

(3) facilitated live group sessions with peers on Zoom

once a week on Mondays from 10:00am- 1:00pm Pacific Time

(2) self-paced modules via our e-learning platform

Application deadline for this BC-led cohort: November 10th, 4 pm PST.
Application (EN)
Information (EN)

(ON & EAST) GOVERNANCE TRAINING, ONLINE -JANUARY 2026
2026-01-28 - 2026-02-05
Start 2026 by investing in your leadership skills with PLDI’s Winter Training Series
(REVISED DATES) JANUARY 28th, February 2nd, and 5th 2026: 12-16 hours of online learning:

(3) facilitated live group sessions with peers on Zoom

Session 1: Wednesday January 28th from 6:00pm- 9:00pm Eastern Time
Session 3: Monday February 2nd from 6:00pm- 9:00pm Eastern Time
Session 5: Thursday February 5th from 6:00pm- 9:00pm Eastern Time

(2) self-paced modules via our e-learning platform in between facilitated Zoom sessions

Application deadline for this Ontario-led cohort: January 24th, 11:59 pm EST.
Application (EN)
Information (EN)

(BC & WEST) GOVERNANCE TRAINING, ONLINE- JANUARY 2026
2026-01-29 - 2026-02-12
Start 2026 by investing in your leadership skills with PLDI’s Winter Training Series
JANUARY 29 to FEBRUARY 12, 2026: 12-16 hours of online learning over 3 weeks:

(3) facilitated live group sessions with peers on Zoom

once a week on Thursdays from 9:00am- 12:00pm Pacific Time

(2) self-paced modules via our e-learning platform

Application deadline for this BC-led cohort: January 22nd, 11:59 pm EST.
Application (EN)
Information (EN)

(ON & EAST) COMMUNICATIONS, ONLINE -MARCH 2026
2026-03-05 - 2026-03-19
Start 2026 by investing in your leadership skills with PLDI’s Winter Training Series
(REVISED DATES) MARCH 5th, 12th, and 19th 2026: 12-16 hours of online learning:

(3) facilitated live group sessions with peers on Zoom

Session 1: Thursday March 5th from 6:00pm- 9:00pm Eastern Time
Session 3: Monday March 12th from 6:00pm- 9:00pm Eastern Time
Session 5: Thursday March 19th from 6:00pm- 9:00pm Eastern Time

(2) self-paced modules via our e-learning platform in between facilitated Zoom sessions

Application deadline for this Ontario-led cohort: February 23rd, 11:59 pm EST.
Application (EN)
Information (EN)

(BC) COMMUNICATION TRAINING, IN PERSON- MARCH 2026
2026-03-20 - 2026-03-22
(BC) MARCH 20- 22, 2025: 2 and 1/2 days of training with peers, graduates of Core training

Day 1 Friday will be from 5 PM-8:00 PM.
Day 2 Saturday will be from 9 AM-6:00 PM.
Day 3 Sunday will be from 9 AM-2:30 PM

Application deadline for this BC-led training: February 23rd noon PST
Application (EN)
Information (EN)

(ON & EAST) CORE TRAINING, ONLINE- APRIL 2026
2026-04-13 00:00 (America/Toronto)
APRIL 13th to 20th, 2026: 12-16 hours of intensive online learning:

(3) facilitated live group sessions with peers on Zoom

Monday, April 13, from 6:00pm- 9:00pm Eastern Time
Thursday, April 16, from 6:00pm- 9:00pm Eastern Time
Monday, April 20, from 6:00pm- 9:00pm Eastern Time

(2) self-paced modules via our e-learning platform

Application deadline for this Ontario-led cohort: April 2nd, 11:59 pm EST.
Application (EN)
Information (EN)

(ON) IN-PERSON CORE TRAINING MAY 2026
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-24
(ON) MAY 21- 24, 2026: 3 and 1/2 days of Core training with peers
Registration open until May 11th 9pm EST
Application (EN)
Information (EN)

(BC) IN-PERSON CORE TRAINING JUNE 2026
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-04
(BC) JUNE 1-4, 2026, Monday to Thursday: 3 and 1/2 days of Core training with peers
Registration open until May 11th 4pm PT
Application (EN)
Information (EN)
