Start Your Career
with The Fundamentals of The Real Estate Development Planning Process
Online, Across Canada
Navigate the world of urban planning and land development with confidence.
Gain understanding of the development and urban planning process to shape vibrant communities and effectively communicate with decision-makers.
Explore external forces and trends influencing urban planning and development, including climate change, economic restructuring, aging populations, and political factors.
Previous course participants have come from a range of professional backgrounds and benefit from an approachable, logical introduction to the real estate development planning process.
Invest in yourself now to successfully work with stakeholders throughout the planning aspects of your projects in the future.
About The Course
Fundamentals of The Real Estate
Development Planning Process
$495 CAD + GST
Open Enrolment
Course Delivery:
Online, Self-Paced
Certificate:
Core course in Real Estate Development Professional certificate
Passing Grade:
70% on each graded assessment
This course is your gateway to understanding the intricate intersection of urban planning and land development. Uncover the forces of change and trends shaping planning practices, from economic shifts to cultural transformations. Led by seasoned experts, you’ll analyze the evolving planning environment and its impact on leaders and practitioners.
Step into the shoes of a developer and embark on a journey to create a comprehensive planning report. Through eight interactive lessons and real-world case studies, you’ll apply a strategic framework tailored to your chosen location in Canada or a selected site of your choice.
Course Details
Components
- 8 interactive lessons that provide deep insights and practical expertise.
- Engaging instructor videos to guide you through the planning process.
- Independent project work, enabling you to apply your learnings to real-world scenarios.
- Downloadable Development Planning Framework to facilitate your site-specific planning.
- Access to our exclusive LinkedIn Networking Group, connecting you with fellow professionals.
Graded Assessments
- 3 multiple-choice progression quizzes to gauge your understanding throughout the course.
- 1 final assessment that challenges you to apply the planning framework to a real-world case study or alternate site.
By completion of this course, successful learners will be able to:
- Understand the key forces of change and trends impacting planning practices, such as economic, social, cultural, and environmental factors.
- Adapt to the evolving planning environment and align your skills and knowledge with industry demands.
- Identify opportunities to update procedures, policies, and stay informed about planning trends and regional processes.
- Apply the steps of the planning report framework to a real-world case study or selected site, conducting thorough independent research on its unique aspects, planning environment, and external forces.
Mark Seasons
Professor & Director, School of Planning — University of Waterloo
Adjunct Instructor, REDI Canada
Mark Seasons is a Professor and the Director of the School of Planning at the University of Waterloo, which he joined in 1998 following almost 20 years in planning practice. He is a Fellow, Canadian Institute of Planners and a Registered Professional Planner (Ontario). Mark’s education includes a BA (Honours Geography – Queen’s); MEnvDes (Planning – Calgary); and PhD (Regional Planning – Waterloo).
Mark has practiced as an urban planner with the City of Calgary, the New Zealand federal government, the Province of Ontario, and the Canadian federal government’s National Capital Commission. Throughout his professional career, he has worked in the areas of urban renewal, long-range planning, neighbourhood revitalization, regional planning, and non-profit housing.
Mark’s research interests include plan evaluation, planning for climate change, strategic planning, and planning for slow-growth or declining cities. He has designed and delivered courses in land use planning, research methods, planning theory, program evaluation and regional planning.
As a researcher, Mark has written and had published numerous articles in a variety of peer-reviewed journals. He’s also a member of the editorial boards of several academic journals for which he regularly reviews and evaluates articles that are submitted for publication. Mark was editor-in-chief of Plan Canada, the Canadian Institute of Planning’s practice-oriented journal, from 2005-10. In 2021, he published a sole-authored and peer-reviewed text on plan monitoring and evaluation (Evaluating Urban and Regional Plans: From Theory to Practice, UBC Press).
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Why the Real Estate Development industry?
Real estate is the number one contributor to Canada's GDP.
Canada's growing population demands vibrant communities, homes, & workplaces.
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Gain the fundamentals and Canadian context you need to enter the world of real estate development with confidence.
The
Real
Estate
Development
Professional
Certificate
5 Core Courses
2 Elective Courses
New to Intermediate Learners
Certificate Upon
Program Completion
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Take one course, take several, in any order. We’ve designed the courses to meet the needs of a range of learners. You can customize your learning based on your professional goals.
Not sure what you need? Contact us. We’re here to help. info@redicanada.org
The average participant can complete the certificate in approximately one year. You must complete:
Five Core Courses
- Real Estate Development and Finance I
- Real Estate Development and the Planning Process
- Real Estate Marketing
- Real Estate Law
- Real Estate Development Management
Two Elective Courses
- Real Estate Development and Finance II
- Commercial Real Estate Development
- Mixed Use Real Estate Development
- Sales Management & Strategies
Yes.
Organizations or groups may be eligible for a group discount. Contact REDI’s Manager, Industry Relations for more information: info@redicanada.org.
No. The online Real Estate Development Professional (REDP) certificate is perfect for aspiring or new real estate development professionals across Canada. It builds foundational knowledge, skills, and frameworks that participants can take with them as they establish a career in real estate development.
The in-person Real Estate Development Leadership (REDL) certificate is better-suited for individuals in Western Canada with some exposure to the real estate development industry. While the competencies and topics addressed in both programs are similar, REDL is an experiential program that includes peer learning, case studies, guest speakers, and site tours.
Not sure which certificate meets your needs? Contact us: info@redicanada.org.
You can start with any course. We recommend that certificate participants start with the core courses; this helps inform your learning for the elective courses.
Each course is self-paced. You can study anytime, from anywhere with internet access!
Based on current feedback and learner data, the average course time investment ranges from 5 to 10 hours depending on the learner’s current professional experience and subject matter knowledge.
- Expert industry insights from REDI Canada’s national faculty.
- Current real-world projects, case studies, and lessons learned.
- Independent project work to showcase your skills and knowledge to prospective partners/employers.
- Access to downloadable frameworks to take with you.
Each course includes several progress quizzes and a final assessment. Participants must achieve 70% on each to successfully pass the course.
Yes, of course! Our team is available to answer your questions throughout the course.
