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RPPs gather and analyze information from all sides of an issue in order to inform the better path towards inspired communities. Maintaining and increasing knowledge in today’s rapidly changing world is imperative to gaining a 360 degree perspective on the issues of our time.
OPPI offers a dynamic package of educational opportunities aimed at helping members make informed and unbiased recommendations in the process of change and choice. Courses offered increase knowledge, skills or professional performance standards and members can access them through a variety of formats: in-class, online, through webinars and in the workplace. Self-guided learning allows members to learn at their own pace and convenience while continuing to fill their demanding roles as professional planners.
The Workplace Continuing Education Program allows organizations to provide on-site continuing education opportunities and enables them to take advantage of the savings that can be realized by managing the delivery themselves.
Explore the Calendar of Events to see when and where the below programs and events are offered, costs and cancellation policy. Registration forms are available for individual courses.
Join us for this one-day course and learn to apply key concepts of project management in a variety of hands-on group activities with a real-world scenario. It is important to note that this course is a continuation of Project Management for Planners course. It is not a more advanced course on project management. At the end of this course you will be able to:
Although previous participation in the Project Management for Planners course is encouraged, it is not a prerequisite. OPPI wants you to go green! Please note that OPPI does not provide printed resources for course registrants. Instead, you will be provided with digital resources approximately two weeks before the commencement of the course and are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet with you on the day of the event.
If you are an individual interested in taking the in-class course check the Calendar of Events for details.
If you are an employer interested in offering this course in the workplace Continuing Education course details are here.
This one-day course is for the professional planner who are in a leadership role, a partner in a private firm, or managing others. You will have the opportunity to practice techniques and develop skills to both manage and lead others effectively. All practice activities are conducted in small groups. At the end of this course you will be able to:
OPPI wants you to go green! Please note that OPPI does not provide printed resources for course registrants. Instead, you will be provided with digital resources approximately two weeks before the commencement of the course and are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet with you on the day of the event.
This two-day course provides training in effective facilitation methods and techniques to lead groups, guide discussions, analyze problems and achieve a consensus within groups. The course is designed to be interactive and offers participants the theory and methods to:
Join us for this one-day course that will help you understand the importance of effective project management in ensuring the success of your project. You will come away with the basic knowledge and skills in managing various sized projects in all areas of urban and rural community development, urban design, environment, transportation, health and social services, housing and economic development. At the end of this course you will be able to:
Planners must practice within many legislative frameworks. This one-day course is designed to provide planners with a foundation for working with planning legislation. It is an introductory course to help planners read and draft legislation and covers: