Young Professionals Group: Pathways to Project Management Certification for Water Professionals (TEST)

The Young Professionals Group invites you to a presentation by Dr. Farokh Laqa Kakar on Pathways to Project Management Certification for Water Professionals, taking place on February 25, 2026 at 2:30 pm.

REGISTRATION

Registration Deadline: November 25, 2025, 12:00 pm PT
Webinar Date: November 25, 2025, 2:30 pm PT

AGENDA
2:30 – 2:40 pm   Welcome & Introductions
2:40 – 3:15 pm   Main Presentation (by Dr. Farokh Laqa Kakar)
3:15 – 3:25 pm   Q&A period (moderated by Sanjana Akella)
3:25 – 3:30 pm   Closing

ABOUT THE SESSION
Join the Young Professionals Group on November 25 as Dr. Farokh Laqa Kakar presents Pathways to Project Management Certification for Water Professionals. Following the presentation, there will be a Q&A session led by YP Group co-lead Sanjana Akella.

About the Presentation:
Water is one of the world’s most vital resources — and managing water projects effectively is critical for sustainable communities. Whether it’s infrastructure upgrades, clean water initiatives, or community engagement programs, successful water projects depend on strong project management.

Designed by the Blue College of Water and Technology, this webinar empowers water professionals, community leaders, and organizations to increase their impact. This session will explore:
✅ Why Project Management Matters in the Water Sector
Learn how project management principles help deliver safe, timely, and cost-effective water solutions.
✅ Pathways to Certification (PMP®)
Understand the step-by-step process to earning globally recognized certifications.
✅ Career & Organizational Growth
See how professional certification can open doors for leadership opportunities and funding support.

Who Should Attend:

– Water utility staff and engineers
– Community program managers
– Environmental and infrastructure professionals
– Nonprofit leaders working in water access and sanitation

About the Speaker:

Dr. Farokh Kakar is the Founder of Blue College of Water and Technology and an award winning water professional based in Canada. She holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from Toronto Metropolitan University and established the college in 2022 to serve Canadian and international students interested in the Water and IT sectors, with a strong focus on sustainability.
Dr. Kakar has served in multiple leadership roles within the water sector.
– President of the Canadian Young Water Professionals at the International Water Association (IWA)
– President of the Graduate Leadership Council at the Ontario Water Consortium
– Vice President of Young Professionals in the Canadian Association for Water Quality (CAWQ)
– Global Ambassador at the Society of Women Engineers

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This presentation is open to anyone, particularly those interested in the Water Sector and/or joining the Young Professionals Group.

The purpose of the Young Professionals Group is to share information and best practices to improve participants’ connections, knowledge, and performance within the water community. The group aims to ensure a diverse and welcoming environment for all potential participants, free from discrimination.

We encourage you to consider joining the Young Professionals Group to ensure you are eligible to attend future webinars on a wide range of water-related topics at no cost.

Interested in getting involved with the BCWWA? Please connect with Katie Patrao, Member Engagement Coordinator, at kpatrao@bcwwa.org.