"Learning Partner status gives potential employees confidence that the City Council are committed to learning and development. It also endorses that commitment when undergoing reviews of related budgets."
Cambridge City Council
"URS/Scott Wilson was delighted to become one of the first RTPI Learning Partners. The process followed to achieve this status brought the opportunity to reassess the training for our planners and to introduce vocational elements to our programmes. The status is important in our recruitment campaigns and with our clients, who see this as recognition of best practice and continuous improvement. We also value it as a means of ensuring that our team of planners has the best possible opportunity to update and expand its skills."
URS/Scott Wilson
"We pride ourselves in the training and support we give to staff. This award benefits staff and underlines this commitment. It helps us keep and recruit staff while increasing their knowledge all the time. The Learning Partner logo tips you above anybody else it is a badge of recognition."
Andrew Taylor, Development Manager, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
"Being an RTPI Learning Partner demonstrates to our staff and prospective employees that we are an organisation committed to ensuring professional competence in our workforce through high standards of continued learning and development, as well as providing us with added resources to train and develop our workforce."
Environment Agency
"RTPI Learning Partner status reflects our commitment to providing the career development environment expected by the highest achievers."
James Fennell, Managing Director, Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners
"Arup is pleased to be recognised as an RTPI Learning Partner and fully endorses the scheme it demonstrates to clients, employees and other stakeholders that Arup is committed to investment in the training and development of staff."
Christopher Tunnell Director, Ove Arup & Partners Ltd
Case Studies
Drawn from recent articles profiling RTPI Learning Partner Organisations, the case studies below include examples of best practice used as evidence towards gaining RTPI Learning Partner status.
Employers earn recognition for staff training excellence
Planning 10 July 2009
Mid Sussex District Council and Tetlow King Planning highlight the simple steps they are taking to ensure that employees still have access to training, in spite of the recession.
Reaping the reward of partnerships
Planning 18 January 2008
Three Local Authorities East Sussex County Council, Three Rivers District Council and Cambridge City Council show the simple steps that can be taken to ensure that employees are valued and supported.
City of Edinburgh becomes first Scottish RTPI Learning Partner
Scottish Planner December 2007
City of Edinburgh Council showcases their new approach to recruitment and training of graduate planners.
Inspectorate invests in skills to help future of profession
Planning 23 November 2007
The Planning Inspectorate discusses its investment in equality and diversity through the Tomorrows Planners programme.
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