Seminar Formats

Seminars are offered in the following formats:

Audioweb

These audio-only courses are direct recordings from live Professional Development seminars. These recordings are available as downloadable MP3 audio files, along with any corresponding handout materials in PDF files.

In-class Seminars

In-class seminars are held at the CPA Manitoba office.

Live Broadcast Seminars

Live broadcast seminars are delivered in real time and are conveniently accessed online. Participants watch the seminar leader while the PowerPoint presentation is on their screen. This format also includes a live chat option that allows participants to submit questions.

Mobile Audio

These audio-only courses are delivered via mobile application. This allows for a convenient and flexible way two complete your PD courses “on the go” using your smartphone, tablet or listening to the desktop version.

On Demand Seminars

Offered through a variety of providers and may include seminar materials and/or quizzes to complete before the expiry date. These pre-recorded sessions are available for a limited time after registration.

On Demand seminars may also include technical modules where participants are provided seminar materials as well as a range of online interactive learning activities. Participants can share ideas or pose questions to other participants and an expert seminar facilitator with this format.

Webcast

Occurs on a specific date but is not a live session. Questions can be asked during the session with responses from the presenter provided in approximately eight hours. The session is available to be re-watched after the broadcast for 365 days.

In-House Presentations

It may be more practical and/or economical for your organization to offer seminars on an “in-house” basis. Some advantages of such presentations are:

Cost-effective, flexible and convenient
Opportunity for frank discussions about how matters will be treated “in-house”
Team-building through discussion groups

You can arrange for an in-house presentation of most of the seminars offered in the professional development program. CPA Manitoba supplies a master copy of the seminar materials and you supply the location, instructor, etc. The basic fee for most seminars is $500 plus $140 per participant for a full day session ($75 per participant for a half-day session).

Acquisitions of In-House Rights

The purchase of in-house rights gives you unlimited right to use the seminar material within your organization, in any format you choose. You will receive one master copy of each of the instructor materials and the participant materials for your use. The cost of acquiring the rights starts at $3,000.