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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Initiative and Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Public Affairs, Accountability, Advocacy, Student Engagement

    4.6 stars, 303 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (303) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • J

    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

    4.7 stars, 311 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (311) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Macquarie University

    Supply chain management: Be global

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Strategic Sourcing, Logistics, Procurement, Logistics Management, Supplier Management, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Business Technologies, Risk Mitigation, Sustainable Design

    4.8 stars, 370 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (370) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Program Management, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Planning, Scheduling, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Procurement, Solution Delivery, Cost Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Agile Product Development, Kanban Principles, Project Portfolio Management, Strategic Leadership, Communication, Risk Management

    4.6 stars, 186 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (186) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Strategic Thinking for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Visionary, Research, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Collection, Investigation, Proactivity, Negotiation, Complex Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Creative Thinking, Experimentation, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Recognizing Others, Contingency Planning, Active Listening, Cognitive flexibility

    4.6 stars, 251 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (251) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Unilever

    Customer Understanding and Digital Marketing Channels

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Digital Media Strategy, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Digital Brand Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Online Advertising, Marketing Planning, Digital Analysis, Content Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Journey Mapping, Target Audience, Customer Engagement, Personalized Service, Marketing Analytics, Brand Marketing, Goal Setting

    4.7 stars, 258 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (258) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Development, Community Health, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Systems, Community Development, Health Assessment, Governance, Systems Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1 : Concepts and observations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Health Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Systems Thinking, Health Assessment, Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Environmental Issue, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Power and Electricity Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Plant Operations and Management, Sustainable Technologies, Reliability, Capacity Planning, Market Opportunities, Market Dynamics, Capacity Management, Case Studies, Customer Demand Planning, Forecasting, Wholesaling, Demand Planning

    4.7 stars, 311 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (311) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • N

    Northwestern University

    Social Marketing Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Peer Review, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Budgeting, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Planning, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Business Planning, Cross-Channel Marketing, Target Market, Customer Engagement, Planning, Drive Engagement

    4.9 stars, 375 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (375) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Organizational Strategy, People Development, Strategic Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Initiative and Leadership, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Leadership, Growth Strategies

    4.7 stars, 394 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (394) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    ISC2

    Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, IT Security Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Computer Networking, Data Centers, General Networking, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Management, Cloud Services, Data Security, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, Cloud Security, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Network Model

    4.7 stars, 259 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (259) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular urban planning courses

  • Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education: University of Michigan
  • Leading Change in Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Supply chain management: Be global: Macquarie University
  • Microsoft Program Management: Microsoft
  • Strategic Thinking for Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Customer Understanding and Digital Marketing Channels: Unilever
  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies: University of Lausanne
  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1 : Concepts and observations: University of Lausanne
  • Renewable Power and Electricity Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Social Marketing Capstone Project: Northwestern University

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