Through its lifelong learning strategy, which is currently undergoing development, the RTPI will be able to encourage and support its members in obtaining, maintaining and enhancing the knowledge, skills and competencies that enable them to perform their professional duties.

Our aim is for all of our members to receive the support and tools that they need in order to engage with lifelong learning and professional development opportunities. We want to assist all new, existing and potential members in attaining the highest possible level of professional qualification. A particular focus is in ensuring that our members have the skills and expertise that are needed to tackle the challenges involved in building sustainable communities of the future.

Lifelong learning initiatives

We deliver lifelong learning opportunities by working in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders, funding bodies, educational and training providers and experts. In collaboration with the profession and the wider planning community, the following initiatives aim to encourage a more fundamental approach to learning, professional development and cross discipline working. Some examples of how our lifelong learning initiatives are shown below.

• Planners in the Workplace (PIWP): We help our members develop as planners, as managers and as leaders in the workplace through a range of practice-related services, including an employment law helpline, advice on workplace issues and collaborative working groups. More information about PIWP.
• RTPI Regions and Nations operate programmes of free or low-cost continuing professional development (CPD) events. .
• RTPI Conferences 
• RTPI Learning Partners: Our new initiative is designed to engage employers in supporting the continuing professional development of members.

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