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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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    Institute for the Future

    Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Ideation, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Creativity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Leading Change in Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Change Control, Health Care Administration, Clinical Leadership, Health Administration, IT Management, Strategic Leadership, Health Technology, Health Care, Decision Support Systems, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Electronic Medical Record, System Implementation, Process Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Fundamentals of Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Market Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Management, Market Dynamics, Target Market, Auditing, Analysis, Target Audience, Business Analysis Tools

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Prompt Engineering, Tax Planning, Tax Management, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Auditing, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Tax Compliance, Generative AI, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fraud detection, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Responsible AI, Financial Auditing, Financial Data, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Inventory Management

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain Planning, Order Management, Warehouse Management, Demand Planning, Logistics Management, Service Level, Operations, Data Management, Customer Data Management, Forecasting, Cost Control, Data Collection

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

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    West Virginia University

    Account Management & Sales Force Design

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales, Sales Process, Strategic Planning, Sales Training, Inside Sales, General Sales Practices, Selling Techniques, Business Strategy, Outside Sales, Purchasing, Compensation Management, Goal Setting, Recruitment

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Institute for the Future

    Urgent Optimism: How to Turn Foresight into Action

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Proactivity, Strategic Planning, Action Oriented, Planning, Community Organizing, Strategic Thinking, Optimism, Social Impact, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Culture, Persuasive Communication, Creativity, Goal Setting, Leadership, Storytelling

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

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    University of Michigan

    Responsible Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Governance, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Ethics, Compliance Management, Consumer Behaviour, AI literacy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, AI powered creativity, AI Enablement, Social Impact, Business Risk Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Risking, Leadership and Management, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Programs, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Risk Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Resource Management, Persuasive Communication, Media and Communications, Community Outreach, Environmental Policy, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Peer Review, Sustainable Systems, Scientific Methods, Energy and Utilities

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Water Sustainability, Pump Stations, Sustainable Engineering, Process Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Systems, Engineering Design Process, Plant Operations and Management, Environment and Resource Management, Public Health, Data Collection, Research, Case Studies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Patient Evaluation, Active Listening, Basic Patient Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Communication Strategies, Respiratory Therapy, Empathy, Patient Education and Support, Self-Awareness, Care Management, Health Assessment, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    A Practitioner's Approach to Power Distribution & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Control Systems, Electric Power Systems, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Wiring, Low Voltage, Electrical Safety, Three-Phase, Plant Operations and Management, Building Services Engineering, HVAC, Energy and Utilities, Mechanical Design, Wiring Diagram, Schematic Diagrams, Construction, Civil Engineering

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future: Institute for the Future
  • Leading Change in Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentals of Marketing Strategy: University of London
  • AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting: Coursera
  • Inventory Management: University of California, Irvine
  • Account Management & Sales Force Design: West Virginia University
  • Urgent Optimism: How to Turn Foresight into Action: Institute for the Future
  • Responsible Generative AI: University of Michigan
  • Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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