Governance Training (online):
Jan 29- Feb 12: (BC, and Western Canada: AB, SK, MB) (*prerequisite Core training) *applications close Thursday, Jan 22, 2026*
Communications Training (in person, Vancouver):
March 20-22: (BC) (*prerequisite Core training)
Core Training ‘Who am I as a Leader?” (in person, Loon Lake Maple Ridge): June 1-4: (BC) (*new participants)
Travel scholarships available for accepted out of town participants for Core & Communications participants in BC.
*Refresher: Participants who have previously taken the PLDI (Governance -Bored? Get on Board! Training) in person may apply for this online Governance training format. New registrations will be prioritized.
All trainings only open to people living with HIV. To learn more and apply to any of these trainings Click here.
information on each training can also be found below:
Core Leadership Skills
(in person, Loon Lake Maple Ridge, BC): June 1-4, Monday-Thursday
Core Leadership Training seeks to answer the question: “Who am I as a Leader?”
This first very important module can now be taken in-person (21-24 hours over three and a half intensive days) or online (12-16 hours over a three-week period).
The three main goals of the training are:
- To identify personal values and philosophy
- To develop leadership skills and practices
- To gain community knowledge and awareness
Curriculum objectives for the training are for participants to have the opportunity:
- To understand the principles of leadership
- To realize individual leadership potential
- To participate in building a network of leaders within the PLHIV community
- To realize the potential and strengths that each individual brings to the network
- To learn about and practice leadership skills in a safe environment
- To inspire others to become leaders
- To develop personal resiliency against stigmatization and the discrimination of HIV
Communication Skills
(in person, Vancouver, BC): March 20-22: Friday evening to Sunday afternoon
This training requires that applicants have completed the Core Leadership Training module.
The Communications Skills Training is offered in-person (18-20 hours over two and a half days, usually during a weekend) or online (12-16 hours over a three-week period).
The training explores the following topics through presentations, group work, and discussions:
- Principles of leadership
- Structured Feedback
- Active Listening
- Dealing with Difficult Situations & Distracting Behaviours
- Emotional Activators and Anchors
- Facilitation Skills
- Presentation Skills/Public Speaking
- Practicum – Participants are given the opportunity to develop and deliver a short presentation
Governance Skills
(online): Jan 29- Feb 12: Thursday’s 9:00am -12:00pm PST 3 weeks
Governance — formally known as Bored? Get on Board! — is another module that requires that applicants have completed the Core Leadership Training.
This professional development training on board governance is currently only offered online (12-16 hours over a three-week period). The training explores the following topics through dynamic scenarios.
Don’t miss the opportunity to establish a vision and mission through fun mock board scenarios and learn about:
- The voluntary sector in Canada
- Board accountability and responsibilities
- Board governance models
- Effective Meetings
- Financial management notions
- Understanding committee structures and purpose
- Understanding potential conflicts of interest
If you have any questions please contact Marc Seguin, Manager of PLDI: [email protected] (or leave a msg 604.569.1998)