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Course Overview

As economic growth continues the upward trend it has followed for over a decade, commercial and residential development grow right alongside it. In recent times, particularly, such growth has resulted in a shortage of qualified planners. This makes the Graduate Certificate of Planning Development an excellent opportunity to enter a field where people with the right qualifications are in high demand.

The only online planning course of its type in Australia, the Graduate Certificate of Planning Development is ideal for: people considering a career in urban planning; working planners looking to undertake mid-career training, and; workers in related fields such as real estate or property development wishing to build a better understanding of the planning process.

To be eligible, you need either an undergraduate degree or to be able to demonstrate appropriate professional work experience where no academic qualification exists.

What You Will Learn with the Graduate Certificate of Planning Development

The Graduate Certificate of Planning Development not only provides you with a good all-round understanding of planning and how it works, it also emphasises interdisciplinary knowledge and techniques. You'll come to grips with environmental, social and design issues that are of concern to the community. Subjects include:

• Planning Law
• Regional Planning
• Development Processes
• Planning Theory

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What the Graduate Certificate of Planning Development Can Do for You

Planners are in high demand in both urban and regional centres. Whether you choose to work in the public or private sector, your qualification will give you a multitude of opportunities right across Australia.

• Play a pivotal role in shaping local communities
• Complement your existing training in real estate or valuation
• Prepare yourself for a career in property development
• Help local government overcome a shortage in urban planners

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant about the Graduate Certificate of Planning Development distance learning course and study options.

Getting Started Not sure where to begin? This course includes units that allow you to start learning and build your study skills and confidence, while keeping your degree options open. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for unit recommendations and to discuss your particular requirements.

Set Your Own Timetable Studying with OUA has allowed me to complete my degree without stopping work - the flexibility is great. Belinda M

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Course Structure Total units: 4 Course Units Regional Planning Development Processes Planning Theory