- Welcome to PTIA - Private Training Institutions Advisors
- Canada
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, SPEAKERS & EXPERTS
Bring Industry Experience and Academic Depth into the Classroom.
PTIA helps private institutions strengthen existing programs through in-house subject workshops, industry guest speakers, academic guest lecturers and access to qualified subject matter experts — built around your approved curriculum.
FORMATS
Six service formats
In-House Subject Workshops
Applied case studies, professional simulations, skills clinics and topic masterclasses designed around specific learner levels.
Industry Guest Speakers
Experienced executives, employers, entrepreneurs, technical specialists and practitioners sharing contemporary workplace knowledge.
Academic Guest Lecturers
Educators, professors and researchers presenting discipline-based scholarship, research methods and evidence-informed practice.
Subject Matter Experts
Specialists whose documented industrial and/or academic expertise fits an approved program, assessment need or faculty project.
Faculty Development
Instructional design, competency-based assessment, classroom engagement, academic integrity and digital pedagogy.
Industry-Academic Collaboration
Expert panels, program advisory input, capstone support, employer feedback and applied project opportunities.
TOPICS
Popular subject areas
Hospitality and tourismBusiness operations and entrepreneurshipFinance and accounting fundamentalsAI and workplace productivityCybersecurity and digital systemsHealthcare administrationProject managementCustomer serviceApplied researchProfessional communication
PROCESS
How engagements are managed
The college identifies a teaching gap or enrichment topic. PTIA confirms learning objectives, sources and vets the expert, proposes the format and session materials, coordinates delivery, and gathers evaluation feedback.
Sessions supplement the approved curriculum; they do not automatically replace required instructors or approved instructional hours.
Expert selection criteria
- Subject relevance
- Verifiable academic credentials and/or substantial industrial experience
- Facilitation capability and industry currency
- Professional references where appropriate
- Accessibility and safeguarding expectations
- Documented deliverables
FEES
Indicative workshop and expert fees
Canadian dollars. Confirmed in a written proposal.
| Session type | Indicative fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Industry guest talk (60–90 minutes) | $450–$900 |
| Academic specialist guest lecture | $600–$1,200 |
| In-house subject workshop (2–3 hours) | $950–$1,700 |
| Half-day masterclass | $1,500–$2,500 |
| Full-day specialist workshop | $2,400–$4,000 |
| Faculty development workshop | $1,500–$2,500 |
| Subject matter expert advisory | $180–$275/hour |
| Six-session academic enrichment series | $5,500–$9,500 |
NEXT STEP
Plan next term’s enrichment calendar
Tell us the program, the learners and the topic. We will propose the right expert and format.