Urban planning courses can help you learn zoning regulations, land use strategies, transportation systems, and community engagement techniques. You can build skills in spatial analysis, environmental impact assessments, and urban design principles. Many courses introduce tools like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and modeling software to visualize urban layouts and analyze demographic data, enabling you to apply your skills in real-world planning scenarios.

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Socioeconomics, Crisis Management, Creativity, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Economic Development, Human Development, Demography, Economics, International Relations, Diversity and Inclusion
★ 4.6 (157) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Land Development, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Economic Development, Environmental Issue, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Systems Thinking, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation
★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sociology, Culture, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Social Justice, International Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Case Studies, Economics, Digital Transformation, European History
★ 4.5 (194) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Governance, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Systems Thinking, Community Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Finance
★ 4.7 (486) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Public Works, Land Development, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Management, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Operational Analysis, Cost Management, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economic Development, Project Finance, Spatial Analysis, Transportation Operations, Finance, Demography
★ 4.8 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Policy Analysis, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Public Policies, Regulatory Affairs
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Risk Management, Project Estimation, Cost Management, Budget Management, Risk Management Framework, Budgeting, Risk Mitigation, Document Management, Estimation, Cost Estimation, Procurement, Strategic Thinking
★ 4.8 (15K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Environment, Case Studies, Community Development, Public Works, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Architecture, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Land Management, Social Studies, Economic Development
★ 4.7 (93) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Stakeholder Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Land Management, Climate Change Programs, Governance, Economic Development, Social Impact, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Business Modeling
★ 4.9 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Public Works, Transportation Management, Electric Power Systems, Water Sustainability, Operations Management, Transportation Operations, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Systems, Traffic Flow Optimization, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Environmental Issue
★ 4.6 (804) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Plan Execution, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Planning, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Governance, Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Organizational Structure
★ 4.7 (915) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Stormwater Management, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Design, Natural Resource Management, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation
★ 4.7 (65) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks