Planning Commissioner Training Resource Center

This online resource center provides information on planning commissioner training around the country. Much of this training is also pertinent to other appointed or elected officials. Looking for training in your area? Here is your resource. Do you develop training for others? This center provides you with a complete overview of training formats, topics, and providers.

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You can explore available training and search by state. Under each state listing, you will find information on

  • the type of training program
  • the titles of print publications
  • links to websites with further information
  • links to online training
  • contact information.

Training Providers
Based on a comprehensive, nationwide survey, the resource center lists training programs provided by these entities:

  • American Planning Association chapters
  • extension services
  • universities
  • municipal leagues
  • allied organizations.

Further, the resource center contains information on the programs themselves. You can view the table of contents to publications and read descriptions of course content. This comprehensive listing is a resource that works for you.

Have We Missed Something?
If you know of a training program that we have not listed, please contact us at planningcommissioner@planning.org We will be pleased to list your program in the center. We can also list training programs on our web calendar.

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