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Regional Planning Academy - Overview
Regional Planning Academy Highlights
The Regional Planning Academy was the recipient of the National Association of Development Organization Innovation Award. Notable features of the academy include:
* Open to all interested parties and individuals
* No cost to participants
* Self-paced, Internet-based training modules
* Interactive learning activities - workshops, meetings, and discussion
forums
* Links to useful data services and Internet
resources
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Regional Planning Academy Certificate of Completion
* Regional Planning Information Packet
* New materials added periodically
Who Should Participate?
The Regional Planning Academy is open to anyone interested in learning more about regional planning issues (tranportation, community and economic development, the environment, water resources, mapping and GIS/GPS) – local, state, and federal agency staff; elected officials and community leaders; neighborhood, civic, and environmental groups; business owners; teachers and students; and other citizens.
How to Participate
Registration is not required to participate in the Regional Planning Academy. However, registration is required for participants that would like to receive a Certificate of Completion and Regional Planning Information Packet upon successful completion of the Regional Planning Academy Final Exam. Instructions are provided on the online Final Exam.
Regional Planning Academy Format
The Regional Planning Academy provides a range of learning opportunities and components including online training modules, workshops and meetings, and online resources and tools.
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Online Training Modules
Regional Planning Academy training modules are
self-paced, internet-based presentations covering a range of issues
affecting the region. Training modules provide local and regional examples
of planning issues, as well as activities and links to additional information. Click here
to access the Regional Planning Academy training modules and related
information.
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Interactive Learning
The Regional Planning Academy offers several interactive learning
opportunities including APA audio/web conferences, planning workshops,
Regional Commission and MPO meetings, and discussion forums.
Click here for more information
on the Regional Planning Academy interactive services.
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Data Services and Online Resources
The Regional Planning Academy also provides information on data services
provided by the Regional Commission, as well as links/access to useful
websites, tools, and resources. Click
here for more information on available data services and
online resources.
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Final Exam
Regional Planning Academy Participants can complete the Online
Final Exam and receive a Certificate of Completion and
Regional Planning Information Packet. Instructions are provided on the Final
Exam. Click here to access the Final Exam.
Additional Information
If you have any questions or would like additional information on the Regional Planning Academy, please contact Shane Sawyer by e-mail or at (540) 343-4417.
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