2008-2009

Audio/Web Conference Training Series

Audio/web conferences bring top-quality training right to your desk or conference room. Click here to find out how an audio/web conference works.

Earn Certification Maintenance Credits
AICP Members: Looking for a convenient and cost effective way to earn your Certification Maintenance (CM) requirements? Look for the CM notation below. Information about the Certification Maintenance program is at www.planning.org/cm.

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Advanced Intensive Series

"Variety of speakers and ... backgrounds ... well-thought-out presentation, very informative."
Wendy E. Weber Salvati, AICP
Wendel Duchscherer

This series for professional planners and seasoned officials covers current topics in depth. You'll hear a panel of experts discuss the topic at hand. Ask your questions of the speakers, and expand upon your experience with a special program website that contains readings, note pages to use during the live event, and links to useful websites. Registered sites can choose to receive the program on CD-ROM (Option B) for future viewing. Sponsor: American Institute of Certified Planners

Renewable Local Energy
October 8, 2008; 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. EDT; CM: 1.5

Infrastructure, CIP, and Alternative Transportation
January 21, 2009; 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. EST; CM: 1.5

Designing for Water Conservation
March 18, 2009; 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. EDT; CM: 1.5

2009 Planning Law Review
June 24, 2009; 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. EDT; CM: 1.5

Intensive Encore Series

"Access without the loss of time to travel. It was very detailed on a subject I know little about."
Gordon Hydukovich
City of Fergus Falls, Minnesota

This encore series brings you the best of previous Advanced Intensive Series programs. Hear experts discuss noteworthy topics and ask them your questions in an online Q&A after the program. Expand your learning with a special program website that contains readings, note pages to use during the event, and links to useful websites. Registered sites can choose to receive the program on CD-ROM (Option B) for future viewing. Sponsor: American Institute of Certified Planners

Mastering Density
September 24, 2008; 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. EDT; CM 1.5

Zoning for Transit-Oriented Development
April 15, 2009; 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. EDT; CM 1.5

Inclusionary Housing
May 13, 2009; 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. EDT; CM: 1.5

Officials Topical Series

"Format worked well. Listeners were able to follow along easily and take their own notes."
Marie Z. Branch, AICP
Memphis

Planning commissioners and other officials will learn the fundamentals they need to serve on a board in this introductory series. In addition to the live program, attendees have access to a program website with reading materials, technical briefs on the topic, and note sheets. Attendees may ask questions of speakers. Registered sites can choose to receive the program on CD-ROM (Option B) for future viewing. Sponsor: Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

Creating Successful Meetings
November 5, 2008; 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. EST; CM: 1.0

Informed Decisions: A Guide to Gathering Facts and Evidence
February 18, 2009; 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. EST; CM: 1.0

NEW! Community-Wide Series

Through compelling visuals and a narrative that focuses on what planning achieves and how it is carried out in communities across the country, you can introduce community members, new planning commissioners, and other officials to community planning. Planner Steven Preston, FAICP, takes you on a journey to see how planning makes great communities. Invite your whole commission or host an open house for the community. Sponsor: American Planning Association

Great Plans, Great Communities
May 27, 2009; 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. EDT

Basic Encore Series

This encore series brings you the best of previous programs for officials. Hear experts explain fundamentals officials need to know and ask your questions in an online Q&A after the program. Find additional resources such as reading materials, technical briefs on the topic, and note sheets on the program website. An outline for supplemental local training is also included. Registered sites can choose to receive the program on CD-ROM (Option B) for future viewing. Sponsor: Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

Introduction to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
December 3, 2008; 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. EST or 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. EST