commonground's Environmental Due Diligence 101

MARCH 1 CLASS SOLD OUT!!

NEXT SESSIONS STARTS MAY 3.

This course is valuable to seasoned pros as well as new professionals.  Participants learn the latest changes to procedures and policies and confer with peers on best practices.  The interactive format of the course allows you to get what you need to be at the top of your field for conducting environmental due diligence.  Informal discussions allow for industry networking as well. 

The new Environmental Due Diligence 101 training course, part of the commonground University, offers the must know information prior to conducting any type of environmental due diligence including:

  • Phase I Environmental Site Assessments

  • Database Reviews

  • Desktop Reviews

  • TransactionScreens

The course spans 26 in depth modules ranging from the History of Environmental Due Diligence, through Ethics, Site and Historical Review, Communication, International Due Diligence, and Writing. Approximately 30 hours of content is all provided in an online, facilitated forum where new material is made available to participants daily for six weeks -- you can complete the course entirely on your own schedule. 

  • Become a well-rounded expert on the fundamental and emerging requirements for Environmental Due Diligence professionals

  • Understand the key considerations and techniques required today

  • Share your knowledge with your teams, peers, and customers

  • Receive a certificate of completion that can be used as a badge for both you and your firm

 

How to achieve a Certificate of Completion? You must:

  • Earn 275 points of a possible 340 pointsfrom answering quiz questions and participating in group activities and forums

  • Receive an 80% on the Final Exam

Feedback from Graduates

 

"I'm really enjoying the class and learning quite a bit. The forum has given me expanded insight into the "mind of the assessor" which is something worth its weight in GOLD. Great Class! Thanks!  I will go on record NOW by saying every environmental risk officer at a lending institution, insurance company or anyplace else should take a class like this no matter their background."

- Stuart Weese

"It's going well, I'm learning quite a bit.  ... it's like college all over again!!  I'm happy to be participating .. I already find myself utilizing the knowledge.  I am enjoying participating, learning new things, and giving my input for others to learn."

- Audrey Turpening

"I really like the course. I've learned some new things, and I especially like the forums where classmates can exchange ideas or experiences."

- Nancy Neuman

Next Session Begins May 3, 2010

Provided in an online format, new material is provided five days a week to participants who can review it at their convenience whenever it fits their schedule. Attendees will learn by reviewing material, listening to narrated presentations, and participating in online forum discussions.

Based on student feedback, starting with the January 2010 course we will add a total of three (3) WebEx conferences (all optional) during the course.  All the rest of the material you are able to do on your own time.

WebEx #1 - Orientation and Kickoff (First day of course at 4pm Eastern)

  • Explain how the course works
  • Review the format and grading for Forums and Quizzes
  • Answer any questions

WebEx #2 - End of Week 2 (Friday at 1pm Eastern) EXTRA CREDIT FOR PARTICIPATION

  • CRE101
  • Drivers, Tools and Users for Due Diligence
  • FOIA

WebEx #3 - End of Week 5 (Friday at 1pm Eastern) EXTRA CREDIT FOR PARTICIPATION

  • Findings, Opinions and Conclusions
  • REC Determination
  • Data Gaps

Environmental Due Diligence 101 Agenda:

History of Due Diligence Week 1 3-May-10
Drivers, Tools and Users Week 1 4-May-10
CRE101 Week 1 5-May-10
Standards Week 1 6-May-10
Communication Week 1 7-May-10
File Review Week 2 10-May-10
Municipal Offices/Resources Week 2 11-May-10
Site Visit Week 2 12-May-10
Interviews Week 2 13-May-10
User Responsibilities Week 2 14-May-10
WEBEX #1   14-May-10
Historical Review Week 3 17-May-10
Geology/Groundwater Week 3 18-May-10
Common Contaminants Week 3 19-May-10
Database Report Week 3 20-May-10
ASTM Non-Scope Items Week 4 24-May-10
Data Quality and Data Gaps Week 4 25-May-10
RECs Week 4 26-May-10
Fndgs, Ops, Concl Week 4 27-May-10
Recommendations Week 5 28-May-10
Mitigating Risk Week 5 1-Jun-10
Professional Liability Week 5 2-Jun-10
Ethics Week 5 3-Jun-10
Writing the Report Week 5 4-Jun-10
WEBEX #2   4-Jun-10
International Due Diligence Week 6 7-Jun-10
Technology Week 6 8-Jun-10
Managing the Process Week 6 9-Jun-10
FINAL QUIZ Week 6 10-Jun-10

2009-10 Course Schedule

Start Date

Duration

Important Details to Know

Monday, Oct. 19, 2009

6 Week Standard

 Course COMPLETE

Monday, Nov. 16, 2009

6 Week Standard

 Course COMPLETE 

Monday, Jan. 11, 2010

6 Week Standard

 Course COMPLETE - Sold Out

Monday, March 01, 2010

6 Week Standard

 Course is CLOSED - Sold Out

Monday, May 03, 2010

6 Week Standard  Registration is OPEN

Monday, July 06, 2010

6 Week Standard

 

Environmental Due Diligence 101 Developed by:

Below is a list of Advisors and Facilitators who contributed content and expertise to create the Environmental Diligence 101 course.

Alan  

Agadoni  

ATC Associates

Andrew

Bailey

Independent

Jim

Bartlett

EMG Corp

Michael

Bell

YOUR Environmental

Kevin

Billings

Property Solutions

Anthony

Buonicore

Buonicore Group

Hank

Burnham EDR

Karl

Duff

Tempus Group

Ken

Feldman

The Orin Group

Matthew

Fox

EMG Corp

Howe

Gates

Independent

David

Hogue

ATC Associates

Jeff

Howry

Real Analytics

Jack

Huntress

EDR

Julie

Kilgore

Wasatch Environmental

Tom

Kosonen

Independent

Elizabeth

Krol

Shaw Group

Ryan

Londrigan

AKT Peerless

Steve

Luzkow

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber

Michael

Mooradian

Ecobility

Steve

Price

PM Environmental

Cathy

Reed

Enercon

Bill

Tryon

Global Realty Services

Fred

Vanderploeg

PSI

David

Vieau

Vieau Associates

Hear First-hand from a Recent Graduate

Read Market Maven Dianne Crocker's blog about her experience during the first week of the course.

Overview of the DDU Course

EDD101 Registration Information

Next course begins May 3, 2010

 Registration is $595/person.  

Seats for each course session are limited.  Previous course sold out early.

To register for our next session, go to:

 Environmental Due Diligence 101  

For additional information, email jhuntress@edrnet.com.   

 

 

Sample Content from EDD101

Here is some sample content from the EDD101 course.

This month we look at the Groundwater module.

Click on this link to view the Groundwater narrated presentation!

Groundwater Cross Section

More of What Graduates Say About EDD101

"There is a lot of good information in this course.....it was wonderful to have a chance to participate in it"

"Well thought out and explanations were clear and concise"

"I liked the interactivity .... lots  of good scenarios to consider and learn from"

"Nice..clear, just enough detail"

"I like the hands on aspect and examples. Great job!"

"Very informative.  Enjoyed the links, video and slide show...very effective learning tool"

"This is good stuff for EPs that really want to understand the world that they are serving"

"Good, straightforward, clear  summary of all the key elements"