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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.


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    University of Pennsylvania

    Intellectual Property Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Brand Awareness, Legal Strategy, Brand Management, Asset Protection, Case Law, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Packaging and Labeling, Case Studies, Asset Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Marketing, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Valuation, Creativity, Legal Risk, Strategic Planning, Planning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google Project Management (PT)

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Backlogs, Project Closure, Project Planning, Team Leadership, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Communication Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Project Management, Budget Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Change Control, Project Controls, Scope Management, Project Schedules, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Change Management

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Documentation, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Planning

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Graph Theory, Probability Distribution, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Decision Support Systems, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Web Design for Everybody Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Browser Compatibility, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Verification And Validation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Usability, Javascript

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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 Pennsylvania

    Modeling Risk and Realities

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Operations Research, Probability Distribution, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software

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

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    McMaster University

    Finance for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Finance, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Capital Markets, Investments, Derivatives, Business Valuation, Financial Policy, Financial Data, Equities, Project Design, Market Dynamics, Risk Management, Business Mathematics, Market Trend, Credit Risk, Project Documentation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Research, Problem Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Methodologies, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Complex Problem Solving, Planning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Sales and Marketing, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Sales Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Sales Process, Sales, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Market Opportunities, Market Research, Business Metrics, Customer Analysis

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

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    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Machine Controls, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Vibrations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Automation, Virtual Environment, Torque (Physics), Graph Theory, Matlab

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Business Finance, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Small Business Accounting, Business Acumen, Financial Accounting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Metrics, Business Planning

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Business Analysis Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Risk Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Improvement, Problem Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Intellectual Property Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • Google Project Management (PT): Google
  • Introduction to Project Management: Coursera
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation: Stanford University
  • Web Design for Everybody Capstone: University of Michigan
  • Modeling Risk and Realities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Finance for Everyone: McMaster University
  • Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone: The University of Sydney
  • Fundamentals of Sales and Marketing, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control: Northwestern University

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