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    Master urban planning for developing livable communities. Learn about zoning, infrastructure, and sustainable development practices.

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Dimensions of Sustainable Infrastructure in a Project

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Civil Engineering, Corporate Sustainability, Project Design, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Economic Development, Construction, Strategic Partnership, Environmental Engineering, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Diversity and Inclusion

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Alternative Investments as You Age

      Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Estate Planning, Portfolio Management, Investments, Philanthropy, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Asset Management, Decision Making, Return On Investment, Resource Allocation, Real Estate, Behavioral Economics, Investment Management, Tax Planning, Private Equity, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Market Liquidity

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Agile Business Processes: Systems for Operational Success

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Process Mapping, Business Process, Process Analysis, Workflow Management, Business Transformation, Business Analysis, Business Process Management, Business Requirements, Gap Analysis, Digital Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Agile Methodology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      CLCOR (350-801) v1.2 Video Training Series

      Skills you'll gain: Session Initiation Protocols, Collaborative Software, Network Planning And Design, Network Protocols, System Configuration, Network Infrastructure, Configuration Management, Network Performance Management, Telecommunications, User Provisioning, Software Installation

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Mastering Digital Communication: Effective Online Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Crisis Management, Digital Communications, Digital Media Strategy, Communication Strategies, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Communication Planning, Target Audience, Public Relations, Customer Engagement, Email Marketing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Writing, Presentations, Emerging Technologies, Storytelling, Forecasting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Goldman Sachs

      Les bases de la vente et du marketing avec Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Sales Process, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Sales, Marketing Effectiveness, Value Propositions, Sales Strategy, Business Metrics, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      The Complete Product Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Wireframing, Agile Product Development, Product Management, Product Roadmaps, Project Management Software, Product Improvement, A/B Testing, Product Development, Sprint Planning, Web Analytics, Kanban Principles, User Feedback, Microsoft Teams

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Planejamento Estratégico de Marketing Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Effectiveness, Consumer Behaviour, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Performance Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Target Market, Performance Measurement, Return On Investment, Media Planning, Customer Insights, Content Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing Automation

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Fundamentos del emprendimiento en la empresa familiar

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Business Development, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Presentations, Succession Planning, Trend Analysis, Leadership

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Valuation & Strategic Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Competitive Analysis, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Capital Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Market Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Optimization with Next.js: Build a Product Portfolio Website

      Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Performance Tuning, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Microsoft Visual Studio

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Emory University

      Mastering Business Essentials: Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Product Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Market Analysis, Business Risk Management, Market Dynamics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Dimensions of Sustainable Infrastructure in a Project: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Alternative Investments as You Age: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Agile Business Processes: Systems for Operational Success: Northeastern University
    • CLCOR (350-801) v1.2 Video Training Series: Packt
    • Mastering Digital Communication: Effective Online Engagement: Starweaver
    • Les bases de la vente et du marketing avec Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
    • The Complete Product Management Fundamentals: Packt
    • Planejamento Estratégico de Marketing Digital: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Fundamentos del emprendimiento en la empresa familiar: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Valuation & Strategic Finance: Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Frequently Asked Questions about Urban Planning

    Urban planning is a set of processes for managing the development and design of cities and their surrounding areas. Some of the issues that factor into urban planning include efficient land use, transportation, maintaining clean air and water, economic opportunities, and education. Urban planners have to balance forward-thinking with historic preservation, and they work with multiple municipal agencies to achieve their goals. They also consider the needs of multiple constituencies in their work. You'll see urban planning at work throughout the world, and cultures have practiced it in one form or another since ancient times.‎

    Urban planning is an important discipline because urban planners explore the issues that face our cities today and attempt to address them. If you have a passion for your city—large or small—you can make a difference by studying urban planning and putting it into practice. Your work is different from that of an architect, because you're not looking at the city as a whole rather than particular structures. Urban planning involves big picture thinking and looks at issues that will affect the city not just today but also in the future.‎

    There are opportunities to use your urban planning knowledge in historic preservation and conservation jobs, and many municipalities have departments that handle planning and strategy for the future. Urban planning is a wide discipline, so you might consider looking at other industries that are similar to planning and preservation. Landscape architects, land developers, and transportation boards often have job openings for urban planners. Look for jobs with nonprofits that advocate for better urban planning or for particular environmental causes. If you're passionate about a particular neighborhood or historic estate, you may be able to turn that calling into a career as well.‎

    Online courses on Coursera about urban planning provide you with the opportunity to learn about green cities, public health, sustainability, and geographic information system (GIS) mapping and spatial analysis. You might discover the principles of successfully managing smart urban infrastructures as well as connecting cities and nature through innovation. Learn about international urban planning concepts too, such as urban planning for cities in Africa, global environmental management, and mitigating climate change in developing countries through online courses on Coursera.‎

    Online Urban Planning courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Urban Planning skills. Choose from a wide range of Urban Planning courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Urban Planning, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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