North America: Online Training Courses

Looking to upskill in Deswik software? The following is a list of our pay-per-person online training courses currently open for registration. Sign up below to attend one of these courses, or get in touch with your local office to explore other training options. All sessions are held virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Pseudoflow for Surface Metals

Part I: April 21st, 2026
Part II: April 23rd, 2026
12:00 PM EST – 4:00 PM EST
 
This training provides an Introduction on the use of Deswik.CAD’s Pseudoflow command for pit optimization. Pseudoflow is a network flow algorithm that determines pit shells at varying revenue factors for a deposit, using specific input parameters including slope dependencies, costs, and revenues. In this training you will first learn how to prepare your block model for optimization and then configure and run Pseudoflow passes to determine the maximum economic mining shell for the deposit.
 
Note: Total course fee is $750, which includes both sessions.

Pre-requisites:
CAD-E902E Deswik.CAD Essentials  
DE04-3926B Core Skills for Surface Metals 

$750 USD

Dependencies for Underground Metals

Part I: April 28th, 2026
Part II: April 30th, 2026
12:00 PM EST – 4:00 PM EST
 
Deswik.IS can interactively adjust Deswik.CAD and Deswik.Sched projects based on a linked schedule. Within the schedule, the linking of tasks using dependencies can be complex, with dependencies constructed using either manual or automatic tools provided in Deswik.IS.

The purpose of this training is to provide insight into the use and application of dependencies and instruction on the creation of both manual and automatic dependency rules.
 
Note: Total course fee is $750, which includes both sessions.

Pre-requisites:
PL02-4903B Integrated Planning for Underground Metals

$750 USD


Drill and Blast for Underground Metals

Part I: May 12th, 2026
Part II: May 14th, 2026
12:00 PM EST – 4:00 PM EST
 
This training takes you through the processes required to use the Deswik.UGDB module in Deswik.CAD to design and plot drill and blast designs for a typical underground metals stoping operation.
 
Note: Total course fee is $750, which includes both sessions.

Pre-requisites:
CAD-E902E Deswik.CAD Essentials  
DE01-4926B Core Skills for Underground Metals 

$750 USD

Introduction to Process Maps

Part I: May 26th, 2026
Part II: May 28th, 2026
12:00 PM EST – 4:00 PM EST
 
Introduction to Process Maps is an intermediate-level training course designed for professionals who have completed the Process Map Essentials course and wish to enhance their skills further. This course builds upon foundational knowledge and teaches participants how to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement, integrate process maps with operational and strategic workflows, and utilize process maps to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
 
 Note: Total course fee is $750, which includes both sessions. 

Pre-requisites:
CAD-E902E Deswik.CAD Essentials  

$375 USD


Integrated Planning for Surface Metals I

Part I: June 2nd, 2026
Part II: June 4th, 2026
12:00 PM EST – 4:00 PM EST
 
This Integrated Planning for Surface Metals module has been developed to introduce you to the Deswik.IS (Interactive Scheduler) module and how it is used to create a mine planning model.

The tutorial uses a basic open pit design to create, apply, and modify scheduled tasks from the graphical design to the Deswik.Sched project.
 
Note: Total course fee is $750, which includes both sessions.

Pre-requisites:
SCHED-E903E Deswik.Sched Essentials  
DE04-3926B Core Skills for Surface Metals

$750 USD

Project Merge for Underground Metals

June 9th, 2026
12:00 PM EST – 4:00 PM EST
 
The Project Merge module guides you through the process and tools required to operate the Project Merge function in Deswik.IS for an Underground Metals operation. The training takes three separate underground schedules and steps through the inputs and functions required to merge the projects into a master schedule.
 
Pre-requisites:
PL02-4903B Integrated Planning for Underground Metals

$375 USD

Core Skills for Underground Metals

June 23rd, 2026
12:00 PM EST – 4:00 PM EST
 
This tutorial is designed to be completed as a guided training course. You will use a variety of tools and functions within Deswik.CAD to complete the course. The exercises in this tutorial represent realistic processes commonly used in underground metal operations.
 
Pre-requisites:
CAD-E902E Deswik.CAD Essentials  
 

$375 USD

Design Skills for Underground Metals

Part I: June 24th, 2026
Part II: June 25th, 2026
12:00 PM EST – 4:00 PM EST
 
This tutorial will introduce you to a number of design tools and functions available in Deswik.CAD. The exercises in this tutorial represent realistic processes commonly used for the creation of development and production designs in underground metals operations.
 
Note: Total course fee is $750, which includes both sessions.

Pre-requisites:
 CAD-E902E Deswik.CAD Essentials  
DE01-4926B Core Skills for Underground Metals

$750 USD

Terms and Conditions

  • Signup Deadline: At least 3 days prior to each session.

  • Payment Terms: Payment is due in full at the time of registration. A tax invoice will be emailed to you upon confirmation.

  • Refund Policy: If you are unable to attend, please notify us at least 4 days before the session to receive a refund.

2026 Training Course Schedule

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a series of 4-hour online training courses for our North American users throughout 2026. Registration for each course will open approximately one month before the course start date, so stay tuned! Please note that dates are subject to change.

July

July 8th, 2026

Intermediate Process Maps is an advanced-level training course designed for professionals who have completed the Introduction to Process Maps course and are looking to expand their skills within the Deswik Process Map functionality. Building on foundational concepts, this course focuses on leveraging Deswik’s tools to create more complex and dynamic process maps that reflect real-world mining workflows.

Participants will learn how to develop detailed, multi-stage process maps, incorporate dependencies and constraints, and connect process maps to operational data within the Deswik environment. The course also explores techniques for analyzing workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and optimizing processes using Deswik’s built-in capabilities.

Through hands-on exercises and practical examples, learners will gain the confidence to use Deswik Process Maps to support planning, improve visibility across teams, and drive more informed decision-making across mining operations.

July 16th, 2026

Reporting and Dashboards is an intermediate-level training course designed for professionals looking to effectively communicate and visualize data within the Deswik environment. This course introduces participants to the tools and techniques used to create clear, impactful reports and interactive dashboards that support operational and strategic decision-making.

Participants will learn how to extract and organize data from Deswik projects, design customized reports, and build dynamic dashboards that provide real-time insights into key metrics and performance indicators. The course also covers best practices for data visualization, ensuring information is presented in a way that is both meaningful and easy to interpret by stakeholders.

Through hands-on exercises and practical examples, learners will develop the skills needed to transform complex datasets into actionable insights, improving visibility, collaboration, and overall project performance using Deswik’s reporting capabilities.

Part I: July 21st, 2026

Part II: July 23rd, 2026

The Drill and Blast for Surface Metals module provides training in how to use Deswik. OPDB to design and plot drill and blast patterns for a typical Open Pit Metals operation.

August

August 5th, 2026

This advanced-level course is tailored for mining professionals who already have experience using Deswik.CAD with underground tools and workflows. It aims to bridge the gap between underground and surface mining by demonstrating how to effectively apply Deswik.CAD to open pit projects.

Part I: August 11th, 2026

Part II: August 13th, 2026 

The Landform & Haulage for Surface Metals module provides training in how to use Deswik. LHS to create a dump schedule and determine truck requirements for a typical Open Pit Metals mine.

August 18th, 2026

This tutorial is designed to be completed as a guided training course. You will use a variety of tools and functions within Deswik.CAD to complete the course. The exercises in this tutorial represent realistic processes commonly used in underground metal operations. 

Part I: August 19th, 2026

Part II: August 20th, 2026

This tutorial will introduce you to a number of design tools and functions available in Deswik.CAD. The exercises in this tutorial represent realistic processes commonly used for the creation of development and production designs in underground metals operations. 

Part I: August 26th, 2026

Part II: August 28th, 2026

Introduction to Process Maps is an intermediate-level training course designed for professionals who have completed the Process Map Essentials course and wish to enhance their skills further. This course builds upon foundational knowledge and teaches participants how to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement, integrate process maps with operational and strategic workflows, and utilize process maps to support decision-making and continuous improvement. 

September

Part I: September 6th, 2026

Part II: September 8th, 2026

The Survey Functionality for Underground Metals module focuses on the common tools and processes contained in Deswik.CAD for survey operators in an underground metals operation. The training uses a Deswik.CAD file containing existing as-built data, a stations database, and a set of job files captured using a Leica Total Station. The training includes the creation of tunnel solids, laser offsets, development memos, stope solids, and surfaces.

September 21st, 2026

This course is designed for underground mining engineers and technical staff looking to streamline and automate their design workflows using Deswik’s Auto Designer module. Participants will learn how to configure design rules, apply templates, and generate consistent, repeatable outputs that align with operational parameters

September 27th, 2026

The Core Skills for Surface Metals module builds on the content covered in the Deswik.CAD Essentials training, focusing on the more common tools and functions used for surface metals design and analysis.

Part I: September 28th, 2026

Part II: September 29th, 2026

The Design Skills for Surface Metals module has been developed to introduce you to some of the design tools and functions available in Deswik.CAD. The exercises in this tutorial represent realistic processes commonly used in surface metals operations along the mine planning value chain.

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