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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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    University of California, Irvine

    Finance for Non-Financial Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Control, Financial Data, Cost Reduction, Budget Management, Cash Flows, Accounting, Finance, Financial Planning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build a Full Website using WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Presence, Web Development, Editing, Social Media, Content Management, Embeddings, Marketing, Design, Computer Science

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    Google

    Think Outside the Inbox: Email Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Campaign Management, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Email Automation, Personally Identifiable Information, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing Automation, Campaign Planning, Content Performance Analysis, Information Privacy, Marketing Analytics, Promotional Strategies, Data Ethics, Digital Analysis, Smart Goals, Customer Retention, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Mastering Money: Risk, Wealth, and Our Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Portfolio Risk, Supply And Demand, Insurance Policies, Risk Management, Investments, Wealth Management, Risk Management Framework, Portfolio Management, Market Dynamics, Financial Planning, Investment Management, Finance, Economics, Asset Management, Financial Management, Economic Development, Behavioral Economics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Economics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    ArcGIS for Beginners: Mapping Urban Green Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Mapping, Data Integration, Data Management

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Pennsylvania

    People Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, People Management, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Metric, Workforce Management, Analytics, Performance Appraisal, Staff Management, Performance Measurement, Employee Performance Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Performance Management, Collaboration

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Conflict Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Staff Management, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Performance Management, People Development, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Compensation Management, Recruitment, Compensation and Benefits, Talent Recruitment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Cost Management, Engineering Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Team Management, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Management, Team Performance Management, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Procurement, Planning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Workforce Management, New Hire Orientations, Forecasting, Drive Engagement, Talent Sourcing, People Analytics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Interviewing Skills

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Learning to Teach Online

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Technology Strategies, Planning, digital literacy, Content Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Assess for Success: Marketing Analytics and Measurement

    Skills you'll gain: Media Planning, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Return On Investment, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Media Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Analytics, Campaign Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Media Buying, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Data-Driven Marketing, Performance Measurement, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Data Presentation, Paid media

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows Servers, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Systems Administration, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Knowledge of Apple Software, File Management, User Accounts

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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

  • Finance for Non-Financial Professionals: University of California, Irvine
  • Build a Full Website using WordPress: Coursera
  • Think Outside the Inbox: Email Marketing: Google
  • Mastering Money: Risk, Wealth, and Our Economy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • ArcGIS for Beginners: Mapping Urban Green Spaces: Coursera
  • People Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work: University of London
  • Engineering Project Management: Rice University
  • Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees: University of Minnesota
  • Learning to Teach Online: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

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