Retail Market Analysis teaches critical skills in economic development for urban planning

The Bloustein Online Continuing Education Program offers Retail Market Analysis class every year. But there’s probably no better time than now to take the class. Leaders of cash-strapped communities are struggling to build their property and sales tax revenues while improving their constituents’ quality of life. Knowing more about how businesses and developers make location decisions in risky times can help you be more influential and successful.

This course, running online from May 26 to July 3, is taught by Deborah Brett, AICP, a nationally-known real estate expert with more than 30 years of experience. Deborah Brett, who is based in Plainsboro, NJ, is a co-author of Real Estate Market Analysis.

Participants in the class will learn analytical techniques used by developers and businesses to make decisions, and get a deeper understanding of how to influence these decisionmakers in risky markets. Because so many commercial areas in the United States are struggling in the current market, there will be a special focus on the re-use and re-tenanting of existing retail space. The course is designed for economic development officials, land planners, transportation planners, planning commissioners, and elected officials who need to use retail market data to make informed land use decisions.

If you’ve never taken a BOCEP Deep Learning course, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Deep Learning courses offer a new experience in online education that goes far beyond what a webinar or self-paced course can do.

The courses are convenient, interactive and affordable. You can participate at your convenience from anywhere you get an Internet connection. You learn from an expert practitioner, and you can share ideas with your classmates, who are smart professionals from around the United States. Unlike a short webinar or workshop, you have time to learn at your convenience, practice new skills and share your experiences with your classmates.

Here are some more benefits: You can get 14 AICP Certification Maintenance credits and 20 hours toward a Bloustein Professional Certificate.

Here’s what some recent graduates of the course said they liked best about it:
• "(I was) able to learn and attend exactly when I had time and without expectation of substantial background in the subject"

•"The discussions with other practitioners who were from a variety of places."

•"I enjoyed the online discussions and learning from my fellow classmates who had a greater deal of experience than I in market analysis."

•"The information presented by the instructor, I thought was very helpful for the course as well as my career."

•"(The) reading material and lectures were well thought out. They contributed to the learning environment."

Retail Market Analysis costs $295. There are a limited number of scholarships of up to $145 available. Please subscribe to the Professional Development Institute newsletter or become a fan on Facebook or Twitter to get more information. Go to the Professional Development Institute website. 
Or contact Program Manager Swena Gulati by email or at 732-932-3822, x636.

Note: There is an additional $50 fee per course if you are pursuing a Bloustein Professional Certificate.

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