Education & Careers
The RTPI believes that education is at the heart of a healthy, progressive profession. Regardless of career stage, education and learning opportunities are encouraged and supported by the RTPI through a wide range of initiatives, programmes and resources available nationally, regionally and online.
Careers in Planning
It is an exciting time to be in Planning. Planners have the opportunity to become involved in a wide range of disciplines, from traditional statutory planning through transport, regeneration, urban design and beyond. Planning's engagement with key national and international issues, such as climate change, housing supply and building sustainable communities, as well as high profile development projects such as the 2012 Olympics, mean that planning's profile has never been higher. This could be a great time to find out more about planning as a career.
Information for universities
The RTPI works with Universities and Higher Education providers to ensure that qualifications in planning are of high quality and, where appropriate, can lead to attaining a class of RTPI membership. Find out more about planning education and qualifications leading to Chartered Membership and other technical-level qualifications.
Lifelong Learning
Lifelong Learning has been defined in many different ways by different governments, organisations and bodies. The RTPI takes a broad view of Lifelong Learning, as referring to education and learning opportunities throughout an individual’s lifetime and career. Find out more about lifelong learning at the RTPI, and what we can offer.
RTPI Learning Partners
Employers play a pivotal role in supporting education and training opportunities for their planning employees, and organisations who do this well can become RTPI Learning Partners. Visit our RTPI Learning Partners section to find out more about our current Learning Partners, and what your organisation can do to join this elite.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Being a professional is synonymous with expertise – and all Chartered Planners make a commitment, through the Code of Professional Conduct, to maintaining and developing their expertise via Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Find out more about how CPD fits into our Lifelong Learning agenda, or find out more about RTPI CPD policy and commitments.
Education & Lifelong Learning Awards
Applications are now open for the 2009 Education Awards, open to students, academics and practitioners, and celebrating excellence in education, training and professional development. Find out more.
Planning to Live with Climate Change
As part of the RTPI's seven commitments, the RTPI has committed to developing climate change education and skills. Find out more.
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| 05-Feb-10 | Education Awards 2009 |
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| 15-Dec-09 | Information for Universities |
| 10-Dec-09 | Newcastle University |
| 04-Dec-09 | Information for UK planners who want to work abroad |
| 03-Nov-09 | What do planners do? Some career profiles |
| 02-Nov-09 | Choosing a university course in planning |
| 29-Oct-09 | Salaries and career progression |
| 28-Oct-09 | Where do planners work? |
| 09-Oct-09 | Important information for Licentiates and Election Candidates |
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