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Urban Planning Courses

Urban planning courses can help you learn zoning regulations, land use strategies, transportation systems, and community engagement techniques. You can build skills in spatial analysis, environmental impact assessments, and urban design principles. Many courses introduce tools like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and modeling software to visualize urban layouts and analyze demographic data, enabling you to apply your skills in real-world planning scenarios.


Popular Urban Planning Courses and Certifications


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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Urban Air Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Design, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Engineering, Feasibility Studies, Emerging Technologies, Regulatory Compliance, Concept Of Operations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Human Factors, Safety Standards

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Public Health, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Sustainable Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Demography, Environmental Issue, Traffic Flow Optimization, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Engineering

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Art of Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Conflict Management, Communication, Leadership, Empowerment, Assertiveness, Planning, Adaptability

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Sustainable Urban Water Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Stormwater Management, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Quality, Sustainable Design, Waste Minimization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Project Planning and Execution Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Risk Analysis, Cost Estimation, Scheduling, Cost Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Resource Allocation, Risk Mitigation, Resource Management, Timelines, Risk Management, Budgeting

    4.8
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Scheduling, Strategic Prioritization, Productivity Software, Professionalism, Planning, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication Strategies, Crisis Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Project Schedules, Agile Project Management, Quality Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Management, Cost Management, Decision Making

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    University of Michigan

    Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Communication, Business Communication, Conflict Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Health Equity, Health Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Systems Thinking, Community Health, Spatial Analysis, Governance, Policy Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Health Assessment, Systems Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Environmental Issue, Data Collection

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure, Project Documentation, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Planning, Project Planning, Requirements Management, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Case Studies, Peer Review

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università Bocconi

    Sustainable Urban Regeneration

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Governance, Economic Development, Social Impact, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Development, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Social Impact, Sustainable Design, Stormwater Management, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular urban planning courses

  • Urban Air Mobility: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions: University of Copenhagen
  • The Art of Negotiation: University of California, Irvine
  • Sustainable Urban Water Systems: Politecnico di Milano
  • Project Planning and Execution Management: L&T EduTech
  • Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity: University of California, Irvine
  • Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning: SkillUp
  • Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills: University of Michigan
  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS: University of Lausanne
  • Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning: Rice University

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