List of training opportunities related to land use planning in Alberta
Courses and programs in land use planning provide an opportunity to understand the profession of planning and specific issues or considerations related to regional planning across the province. Land use planning courses are available for professionals within or beyond municipalities, and there are programs available for free or at the university level.
Here are the online and in-person workshops, courses and academic programs related to land use planning in Alberta. These training opportunities are for experienced or emerging professionals in municipal planning, development, conservation and land use planning.
Free land use training and courses
Alberta Wetlands
Aquality/Alberta Conservation Association Online
Online course with eleven videos on wetlands in Alberta and the policies that intend to protect wetlands and mitigate their loss.
Growing Insights
Alberta Land-use Knowledge Network Online
Open online course on urban agriculture and local food, including urban sustainability, social dynamics, governance and technology.
Wetlands 101
Ducks Unlimited Online In Person
With both online and in-person workshops, this course is geared towards anyone interested in identifying and understanding wetlands.
Academic courses and programs
Applied Land Use Planning Certificate
University of Alberta In Person
Continuing education program for professionals in municipal planning, development and bylaw enforcement.
Municipal Planning & Biodiversity Conservation Course
University of Alberta In Person
This six-hour workshop reviews the role of municipalities in conservation, using Alberta examples and details specific to provincial policies.
Municipal Planning Law Course
University of Calgary In Person
Available as a two-day or five-day course, this masterclass dives into Alberta’s municipal planning policy and regulatory system.
MSc in Urban and Regional Planning
University of Alberta In Person
This Masters program in regional planning is accredted by the Alberta Professional Planners Institute and the Canadian Institute of Planners. It is available in a standard 2-year stream or accelerated option to finish it in 1 year.
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