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Education and careers

The RTPI works to maintain and raise the standards of spatial planning. We set expectations of competence and professionalism for our membership. We support these through education and Lifelong Learning. This section outlines our commitment to Lifelong Learning and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Members of the RTPI are committed to maintaining and developing their expertise through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). We support members in their CPD through a range of learning activities such as RTPI Conferences, RTPI Networks and RTPI Learn, our virtual learning environment. Regardless of career stage, education and learning opportunities are encouraged and supported by the RTPI through a wide range of initiatives, programmes and resources.

Planning as a career

Planning as a career

Are you interested in shaping the way our cities, towns and villages are developed and built?

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Information for universities

Information for universities

The RTPI works in partnership with universities to provide high quality professional education.

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CPD for RTPI members

CPD for RTPI members

Find out about learning opportunities for members and details of Lifelong Learning and CPD.

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Information for employers

Information for employers

Learn more about how you can support your planners in their training and development.

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Learning about planning

Learning about planning

Materials for schools, councils and members of the public interested in learning more about planning.

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RTPI Learn

RTPI Learn

The RTPI’s online learning portal offers a wide range of learning tools and opportunities.

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