1000002902
Community Planning
What you'll learn
Learn strategies for bringing together residents, experts and local governments to guide the physical, economic and social growth of a neighborhood or city through this Community Planning microcredential. Grounded in urban planning theory and practice, you will build in-demand skills needed to help stakeholders define shared goals, manage land use, create equitable housing and improve local infrastructure. You will be able to identify key issues and challenges, analyze the effectiveness of community development programs, and create community development plans with actionable strategies for implementation and evaluation of impact. Credits earned through this microcredential can be applied toward a graduate certificate in urban policy or the master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning. Successful completion of this microcredential readies all to continue their education, provides existing public and private sector professionals with an opportunity to move into policy-related positions or pursue promotion, and is a value-add to graduates seeking entry level positions such as community development coordinator, zoning inspector, or assistant planner.
Microcredential course requirements
Skills covered
This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
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*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
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