Learn how to communicate effectively with the public, policymakers, and other planning professionals. Communications and media courses teach skills essential to creating press releases, public presentations, and other messaging essential to moving planning projects forward.

Communications & Media Courses

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Best Practices for Community Engagement
Dave Biggs
70 Mins
  • AICP CM
  • CNU-A
  • SACPLAN CPD
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Plain Language 101: Techniques to Write Clear, Readable, Inclusive Planning Materials
Mary Jane Nirdlinger
73 Mins
  • CIP
  • AIA CES
  • AICP CM
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Drawing in the Landscape: The Adventure Begins
Darryl Jones
36 Mins
  • AICP CM
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Storytelling for Planners
Andy Boenau
77 Mins
  • AICP CM
  • CNU-A
  • SACPLAN CPD
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Public Speaking, Communication, and Influence for Planners
Corrin Wendell
63 Mins
  • CIP
  • AIA CES
  • AICP CM
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Photoshop CC for Planners 2: More Tools and Techniques
Mike Ernst
58 Mins
  • AICP CM
  • CNU-A
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Organizational Behavior at the Individual Level
Kevin Lo
52 Mins
  • CIP
  • AICP CM
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Photoshop CS5 for Planners - Introduction
Mike Ernst
85 Mins
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Planning and Promoting Your Community Engagement Process
Dave Biggs
78 Mins
  • AICP CM
  • CNU-A
  • SACPLAN CPD
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Plain Language 102: Integrating Words and Images for Effective Communication
Mary Jane Nirdlinger
64 Mins
  • CIP
  • AIA CES
  • AICP CM
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Drawing in the Landscape: Pen, Pencil and Watercolor
Darryl Jones
57 Mins
  • AICP CM
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21st Century Storytelling: Video for Planners
Andy Boenau
46 Mins
  • AICP CM
  • SACPLAN CPD
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How to Survive Your First Planning Commission Meeting
Corrin Wendell
70 Mins
  • AICP CM
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Photoshop CC for Planners 3: Advanced Techniques
Mike Ernst
62 Mins
  • AICP CM
  • CNU-A
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Bringing Emotional Intelligence to Urban Planning Work
Kevin Lo
44 Mins
  • AICP CM
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Photoshop CS5 for Planners - Intermediate
Mike Ernst
130 Mins
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MetroQuest Public Involvement Software: In Practice and In Action
Dave Biggs
74 Mins
  • AICP CM
  • CNU-A
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How to Scope for Plan Implementation
Kelly Porter
44 Mins
  • CIP
  • AICP CM
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Gephi for Network Analysis and Visualization
Nader Afzalan
121 Mins
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Tableau for Planners: Introduction
Sean Maguire
56 Mins
  • AICP CM
  • SACPLAN CPD
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Photoshop CC for Planners 4: Creating Visual Simulations
Mike Ernst
75 Mins
  • AICP CM
  • CNU-A
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Principles of Materiality, Responsiveness, Inclusivity, and Impact
Carlos Zapata
61 Mins
  • CIP
  • AICP CM
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Photoshop CS5 for Planners - Advanced
Mike Ernst
115 Mins
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Regulating Electronic Message Centers
James Carpentier
49 Mins
  • AICP CM
  • CNU-A
  • SACPLAN CPD

Top Communications & Media Instructors

Mike Ernst

Mike Ernst is an urban planner and designer whose work has focused on participatory planning, community...

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Ben Schulman

Ben Schulman is a writer and editor based in Chicago, with a focus on architecture, urban...

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Corrin Wendell

Corrin Wendell, FAICP is the Founder and Executive Director of YEP! Youth Engagement Planning, President &...

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Claudia Kousoulas

Claudia has more than 25 years of experience as an urban planner with work ranging from...

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Tom Sanchez

Tom Sanchez is a professor of Urban Planning specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Technology, and Landscape Architecture.

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Adam Fine

Adam is the Director of experiential graphic design at Nova Scotia-based Fathom Studio and has worked...

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Chase Mullen

Chase is the Director of Design Visualization at MIG. With an acute eye for graphics and...

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Darryl Jones

Darryl Jones is an artist and filmmaker based in Oakland, CA.

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Thomas Hamed

Thomas Hamed, AICP is a transportation planner who specializes in commuter transportation and mobility for all...

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Jonathan Katz-Ouziel

Jonathan Katz-Ouziel is an autistic planner, an independent accessibility consultant, and the founder of Opossum House...

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Sean Maguire

Sean is a planning and economic development professional based in New York’s Capital Region.

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Dave Biggs

Dave Biggs is an internationally-recognized speaker, author and public engagement strategist focusing on best practices to...

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Mary Jane Nirdlinger

Mary Jane is a recognized expert in plain language and has worked with a wide range...

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Carlos Zapata

Carlos Zapata is a Sustainability and ESG professional who is a graduate of Yale's MBA in...

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Kevin Lo

Kevin Lo is an Associate Professor at the University of San Francisco School of Management in...

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Andy Boenau

Andy Boenau is a storyteller disguised as an urban planner. His expertise includes public engagement, storyboarding...

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Kelly Porter

Kelly Porter is the Assistant Director for City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department...

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Elizabeth Doerr

Elizabeth Doerr is a writer with expertise and awareness around social and racial justice issues and...

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Lynn Peterson

Lynn Peterson is a nationally recognized transportation and land use integration expert.

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Kayla Hunter

Kayla is an experienced non-profit professional who works with at-risk youth to reimagine unused, neglected spaces...

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Mary Reilly

Mary Reilly is a land use educator with Michigan State University Extension.

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Fabian Geyrhalter

Fabian Geyrhalter is a Brand Strategist, Creative Director, a prolific author and speaker on the subject...

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Kendra Smith

Kendra L. Smith, Ph.D. is the Associate Director for Community Engaged Research in the Office of...

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Pete Sullivan

Pete Sullivan is Business Relationship Manager with the City of Durham Technology Solutions Department, former urban...

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Digital Accessibility for Planners: Documents - Part 1 Sign Up

Digital Accessibility for Planners: Documents - Part 1

Instructor: Jonathan Katz-Ouziel

By the end of this course, planners will be able to address common access barriers in documents they produce. The first course will provide an introduction to the topic and initial skills, while the second course will dive into more "advanced" skills.

4.42
102 Mins
AIA CES
AICP CM
Generative AI Tools and Workflows for Urban Planning Sign Up

Generative AI Tools and Workflows for Urban Planning

Instructor: Tom Sanchez

This course introduces planners to the fundamentals of Generative AI (GenAI) and its practical uses in creating text, images, videos, and designs. It highlights how these tools can enhance and streamline urban planning practice.

4.53
59 Mins
CIP
AIA CES
AICP CM
What Is Generative AI and Why It Matters for Urban Planning

What Is Generative AI and Why It Matters for Urban Planning

Instructor: Tom Sanchez

This course introduces urban planners to Generative AI (GenAI), covering its fundamentals and demonstrating how it can create text, images, videos, and designs to enhance planning practices.

4.37
61 Mins
CIP
AIA CES
AICP CM
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Resilience Planning for Heat and Drought Events Sign Up

Resilience Planning for Heat and Drought Events

Instructor: Chris Holtkamp

Learn how cities can prepare their infrastructure and social services for heat waves and droughts in a warming world.

4.40
85 Mins
CIP
AIA CES
AICP CM
History of U.S. Landscape Architecture, Part 1 Sign Up

History of U.S. Landscape Architecture, Part 1

Instructor: Kristin Faurest

Kristin Faurest explores the history of the profession of landscape architecture from its origins through the 1960s, providing a vibrant global context of how humankind has shaped its landscape over the ages.

4.54
64 Mins
AIA CES
AICP CM
Designing a Wayfinding System Sign Up

Designing a Wayfinding System

Instructor: Adam Fine

Learn how to create a comprehensive wayfinding signage system for your municipality from start to finish.

4.54
58 Mins
CIP
AIA CES
AICP CM
Planning a Municipal Wayfinding System Sign Up

Planning a Municipal Wayfinding System

Instructor: Adam Fine

Often overlooked, wayfinding is important for urban design, accessibility, and economic development. Learn the elements of a successful wayfinding system in this course.

4.63
57 Mins
CIP
AIA CES
AICP CM

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