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Canada’s most comprehensive municipal education platform—100+ webinars, CPA-certified, and designed to solve your real-world challenges.
SERVICES
What We Offer
Custom PD Programs
Professional development built around your team's needs.
Certified CPA/PD Hours
Earn recognized credits with every course.
Learning Management System (LMS) Access
Track progress and certifications with ease.
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WEBINAR SERIES
Four New Webinar Series for 2026
Bloom is proud to offer 16 new Finance and Leadership webinars in 2026.
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5-Part Webinar Series: Building Accurate, Defensible, and Trusted Municipal Budgets
Municipalities today face increasing pressure to deliver services, manage growth, and maintain affordability — often with limited revenue tools and growing public scrutiny.
This 5-part webinar series is designed to equip municipal leaders, finance professionals, and elected officials with the tools, methodologies, and confidence to build budgets that are:
- Accurate
- Transparent
- Defensible
- Aligned with long-term financial sustainability
3-Part Webinar Series: Building Financial Confidence Across Your Organization
Strong municipal financial performance depends on more than the finance department — it requires informed and engaged leaders at every level of the organization.
This 3-part webinar series equips non-financial managers, supervisors, and elected officials with the knowledge and confidence to:
- Understand municipal finances
- Contribute to the budget process
- Use financial information to support better decision-making
3-Part Webinar Series: Real-World Leadership Skills for Municipal Success
Municipal leadership is complex, requiring leaders to navigate politics, align teams, manage public expectations, and deliver results — all at the same time.
This 3-part webinar series equips CAOs, senior leaders, managers, and elected officials with practical tools to:
- Lead effectively within political structures
- Build strong, collaborative teams
- Foster a culture of performance and accountability
ONLINE COURSES
Upcoming Webinars
BLOOM PASS OPTIONS
All Access Pass
For Municipalities / Organizations
Individual Pass
For Individuals
Ideal for municipal organizations seeking comprehensive, organization-wide training solutions.
Key Benefits:
- Unlimited Access: Full access to all 2025 webinars (30 new webinars) and the entire on-demand catalog (80+ courses).
- Organization-Wide Use: One pass covers all employees and elected officials within your municipality.
- Professional Development Credits: Unlimited PD credits for every participant.
- Automatic Certification: Certificates issued upon course completion.
- Learning Management System: Track and report on staff development progress.
- Additional Perks: Access to newsletters, magazines, and exclusive discounts on in-person events.
Ideal for municipal professionals seeking targeted, self-paced professional development.
Key Benefits:
- Flexible Learning:Â Choose from 90+ webinars across various municipal topics.
- Affordable Pricing:Â Options to fit different professional development needs and budgets.
- Recognized PD Credits:Â Earn credits towards certifications.
- 12-Month Access:Â All passes are valid for one year from the date of purchase.
Pass Options:
- Essentials Pass ($300): 4 courses | 6 PD hours.
- Growth Pass ($480): 8 courses | 12 PD hours.
- Advanced Pass ($540): 12 courses | 18 PD hours.
- Mastery Pass ($700): Unlimited courses | 40 PD hours.
What Our Learners Say
Renee Stoyles, GM Corporate Services, Town of Bonnyville
“Bloom’s webinars and online courses provide tools and templates I refer to year-round — especially during budgeting and strategic planning.”
Michelle Rieger, Director, Analysis and Reporting, County of Grande Prairie
“We’ve used Bloom CME training for years. The evolving content keeps us engaged, and the webinar slide decks have become a go-to resource for budget presentation ideas.”
Trina Mineault, CFO, MD of Opportunity
“As someone new to municipal finance, Bloom’s budgeting courses were invaluable. The templates and presentation tips have helped us communicate clearly with council.”
Zeeshan Hasan, Associate CAO, Lac La Biche County
“Bloom CME’s courses helped us improve budget conversations and align our finance team with other departments. The tips and examples are practical and easy to apply.”
Dawn Phillips, CAO, Town of Smoky Lake
“I took Bloom’s Long-Term Financial Planning course last year and immediately used what I learned to update our financial policies and processes.”
Marcel Michaels, CAO, Village of Consort
“Bloom CME’s webinars feel personal and relevant — not just theory. Tim’s real-world examples make it easy to apply what you’ve learned to your municipality.”
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