PDI partners with American Planning Association divisions to make quality continuing education more affordable

To strengthen their mutual commitments to the planning profession, Rutgers University’s Professional Development Institute is providing scholarships of $100 to Deep Learning courses to members of some divisions of the American Planning Association.

Members of these divisions will pay only $195 for any Bloustein Online Continuing Education Deep Learning course.

*Gays and Lesbians in Planning

*Latinos and Planning

*Planning and the Black Community

*Planning and Women

*Private Practice

PDI is also working with the Private Practice Division to develop Deep Learning courses and Learning Labs that better meet the needs of its members, many of whom work in or own planning consultancies.

Deep Learning courses, which are entirely online, give learners practical knowledge and skills to help them in their work and career.  Designed for busy professionals who want more than they get in conferences and short training sessions, Deep Learning courses are convenient -- there are no required meetings -- and interactive.  You can share ideas with professionals from around the United States and other countries.  Courses cover a wide variety of topics, including: community development, economic development, leadership, planning law, professional practice, and urban design.

Almost all Deep Learning courses are eligible for 14 AICP Certification Maintenance credits.

The normal fee for a Bloustein Online Continuing Education Program Deep Learning course is $295.  With the scholarship, members of partnering organizations pay $195 (a discount of more than 33%).  Those pursuing a Certificate of Completion, Master Practitioner or Expert Practitioner Certificate pay an additional $50 per course.

Members need a promotion code to get the scholarship. 

• GALIP members, please contact Linda Amato
• Private Practice members, please contact Ramona Mullahey
• If you are a member of any other participating division, please contact your division chair or a member of the division’s executive committee.  Some divisions are making the promotion code available through email or in their newsletters.

The scholarship and promotion applies to all Deep Learning courses through July 2011.

Learn more about BOCEP and upcoming classes.