Career Reality Webinars
APA's Career Reality Webinars offer members practical tips on job search and professional development issues for new and seasoned planners alike.
The no-cost webinars featured here are for APA members only. Paid webinars are open to all. We'll be adding to this list on a regular basis. Do you have a suggestion for a Career Reality webinar? Let us know: careerservices@planning.org.
Webinars will be available for viewing on-demand after the live event has taken place.
Previous Paid Webinars
The Planning Supervisor's Playbook Series
The Planning Supervisor’s Playbook was a six-part series of live webinars designed to help planners navigate the waters of entry-level management to director of your organization.
CM | 8.0
(Includes CM | 1.50 | Ethics and CM | 1.50 | Law)
Previous Free Webinars
Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy Professional Pathways
May 16, 2018
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Mentoring at APA
April 4, 2018
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Getting Started to Get Ahead: From Interview to First Days on the Job
December 13, 2017
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Careers in Food Systems Planning
September 14, 2017
Careers in Planning Beyond Planning
July 20, 2017
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Careers in Transportation Planning
April 7, 2017
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Cosponsored by Transportation Planning Division
Skills and Thrills for Up and Coming Planners
February 1, 2017
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Optimize Your Executive Presence
December 8, 2016
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How to Start a Planning firm
November 22, 2016
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Cosponsored by APA's Private Practice Division
City Manager versus City Planner Skillsets Discussion
August 10, 2016
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Careers In Transportation Planning
June 8, 2016
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Cosponsored by APA's Transportation Planning Division
Compensation and Salary Negotiations
April 13, 2016
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Working Abroad
February 10, 2016
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Cosponsored by APA's International Division