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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.


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Popular Urban Planning Courses and Certifications


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    The University of Tokyo

    Adapting to the Effects of Climate Change on Quality of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Development, Environment, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Disaster Recovery, Land Management, Sustainable Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Simulation and Simulation Software, Predictive Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Financial Planning, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Financial Statements, Entrepreneurship, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Development, Community Health, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Environmental Policy, Health Assessment, Governance, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking

    Intermediate · 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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Strategic Communication, Communication, Negotiation, Professionalism, Business Writing, Decision Making

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    194 reviews

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    Columbia University

    Construction Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Construction, Building Information Modeling, Environment Health And Safety, Project Schedules, Lean Methodologies, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Sustainability Standards, Contract Management, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Governance, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Information Technology, Economic Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    185 reviews

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    Indian School of Business

    Financial Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Tax Planning, Wealth Management, Income Tax, Insurance, General Finance, Financial Management, Investments, Financial Market, Loans, Budgeting, Risk Management, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    Cities and Consumption: Urban Sustainability and the Sharing Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Governance, Systems Thinking, Multimedia, Case Studies, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

    4.7
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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

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    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Social Impact, Human Centered Design, Qualitative Research, Sustainable Development, Graphical Tools, Design Strategies, Design, Program Evaluation, Empathy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Financial Forecasting and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Income Statement, Cost Estimation, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Financial Market

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

  • Adapting to the Effects of Climate Change on Quality of Life: The University of Tokyo
  • Fundamentals of Financial Planning, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies : University of Lausanne
  • Sustainable Urban Regeneration: Università Bocconi
  • Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment: Kennesaw State University
  • Construction Project Management: Columbia University
  • Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Financial Planning: Indian School of Business
  • Cities and Consumption: Urban Sustainability and the Sharing Economy: Lund University
  • Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills: University of Michigan

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