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Legal Liability in Engineering Practice

Master the principles of liability and negligence in engineering for informed decision-making and risk management.

Created byBudgetCPD Engineering
4.2
(73 reviews)
BeginnerUpdated Jul 23, 2024
Legal Liability in Engineering Practice

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the various forms of legal liability in engineering.
check_circleLearn the elements required to establish negligence.
check_circleContrast the application of negligence between US and international practices.
check_circleComprehend the implications of contract, criminal, and tort liability.
check_circleDifferentiate between general and professional negligence.
check_circleAnalyze real-world cases to understand strict liability in engineering.

About This Course

This course dives deep into the critical aspects of legal liability and negligence in engineering. By examining various forms of liability, such as tort, contract, and criminal law, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal challenges engineers face. The course covers how negligence is established, the differences between US and global practices, and the implications for professional and strict liability. Real-world case studies and hypothetical scenarios bring these concepts to life, preparing engineers to navigate legal risks effectively.

Key Topics:

  • Defining legal liability in engineering
  • Establishing negligence: duty, breach, proximate cause, and damages
  • Comparative liability: US vs. global practices
    Contract, criminal, and tort liability


This course is designed for engineering professionals and managers who need to understand the legal aspects of their profession. Basic knowledge of engineering principles is recommended.

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BudgetCPD Engineering
BudgetCPD Engineering

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Credit Information

Do these courses count toward my professional development requirements?

This portal is provided as a training and development resource for City of Markham employees. Every course is delivered by a qualified subject matter expert or learning organization, is quantifiable in hours, and is verifiable — you receive a documented certificate of completion for every course you finish, stored on LearnFormula indefinitely.

If you hold a professional designation (for example in engineering, accounting, human resources, or law), courses may be counted as professionally relevant, verifiable learning activities toward your continuing professional development. Individual practitioners are responsible for confirming that an activity meets the requirements of their professional body. For questions about the City of Markham's training and development policies, please speak with your people leader or Human Resources.

What Students Are Saying

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Frequently Asked Questions

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