Professional Development

Learning Exchange

Engage with CESBC’s new Learning Exchange! The goals of this series are to:

  • Build networks and community across different sectors, lived experiences and career stages 

  • Share insights, resources and learning across peers

  • Provide opportunities to extend reach and accessibility of your work  

  • Share other CESBC and CES resources and opportunities

  • Lightning Talks: Short, practical insights around a common theme

    Webinars (learning about something): Deep dive on a specific topic

    Training Session (learning how to do something): Structured learning session focused on building a specific evaluation-related skill, method, tool, or practice, ideally with an applied exercise

    Dialogue Sessions: Facilitated discussion on a shared challenge/area of exploration

  • Do you have an evaluation topic to suggest or are you interested in hosting an event? Submit your ideas through our suggestion box below!

  • CESBC’s professional development is guided by a commitment to:

    Relevance – addressing current and emerging needs in evaluation practice

    Equity and inclusion – reflecting diverse perspectives and experiences

    Accessibility – reaching evaluators from across BC at different career stages, in different formats

    Community – fostering connection and peer learning

    Practical impact – building skills, confidence, and real-world application

    Ethical practice – supporting integrity and professional standards

  • Did you attend a CESBC event recently? We are interested in your feedback to help us improve future events hosted by CESBC. Please share your experience through our Feedback Form.

Suggestion Box

Do you have a suggestion for a professional development event or a topic? Submit your idea through our suggestion box below! You can always contact us at: CESBC.PD@gmail.com

Next Event

Mark your calendar for the next CESBC learning or networking event!

Events Calendar
Lower Mainland Social Meet-Up
Sep 16
Lower Mainland Social Meet-Up

CESBC Lower Mainland Social Meet-Up [Location TBD]

We’re pleased to invite you to our next social event of 2026. [Online or in-person to be confirmed]

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming evening where you can connect with fellow evaluation professionals, expand your network, and exchange ideas. Whether you are experienced in the field, just starting out, or simply interested in learning more, this event offers a great opportunity to meet like-minded individuals. So, mark your calendars, drop in, say hi, and let's make this a night to remember.

We look forward to seeing you there!

SAVE THE DATE

Date: Wednesday September 16, 2026 

Time: 6:00-8:00pm

Location: TBD

Curious or Have Questions? Please reach out to: Karsang & Bindu, Lower Mainland Coordinators:  cesbc.lowermain@gmail.com

Resource Library

Find and search for resources from our professional development events.

Member Survey Results

Learn about professional development interests requested by the BC evaluation community.