Core CPD Framework:
- Business planning and management
- Digital Planning
- 7 CPD hours
Training goal
Whether you are leading projects for the first time, or you are already experienced managing teams, this masterclass will provide you with a few simple techniques to support you in becoming a more effective and confident project manager.
Our trainer (a senior planner himself) will introduce you to project management principles applied to planning context.
Learning outcomes
- Document the tools and techniques to support you to develop a 'real life' project plan, how to improve your and your teams' performance.
- Identify and manage risks for your planning work
- Receive practical tips on effective time management, stakeholder engagement, resource allocation and team management
- Practical activity to help make your projects a success
CPD masterclass structure and delivery
This masterclass is delivered in two parts. You will start with Part 1: Self-guided learning, which consists of trainer’s video presentations, and exercises on the RTPI Learn platform. The self-guided learning will take approximately four hours to complete, which you can arrange around your other commitments. This flexible learning prepares you for the live interactive Part 2: Online workshop, with your trainer and peers.
Your joining instructions will be sent to you on the day the masterclass is scheduled to open, as you see below.
- 12 October 2026 – Part 1: Self-guided learning opens for you from this date.
- 11 November 2026 – Part 2: Online workshop (14:00 to 16:30)
The masterclass is delivered by a trainer expert in the field.
Masterclass booking guidance
- RTPI members have to log into their RTPI account to make the booking.
- Bookings for non-members can be done as a group booking by their administrators.
- If you have complex group booking needs, including RTPI members and non-members for different masterclasses, we will be happy to assist. Please send your request in writing to training@rtpi.org.uk.
- If your organisation is not registered on the RTPI system, it will need to be registered. Please contact the finance team at finance@rtpi.org.uk or call 0207 929 8335.
- Invoice bookings are available if the minimum invoice total is £280 plus £70 VAT.
- If the invoice total is less than £280 plus £70 VAT, only credit/debit card bookings are available.
- For public sector organisations purchase orders are mandatory. Please send these to training@rtpi.org.uk
- All our online masterclasses are recorded by default.
- If you need further assistance with your booking, email training@rtpi.org.uk or contact us on 020 7929 8400.
