 | The Community Planning Academy (CPA) offers high-quality, cost-effective training and workshops to appointed citizen planners, local elected officials and local government employees. CPA provides planners and decision makers with tools to make effective decisions regarding their community's future.
For more information about the Community Planning Academy, please contact Stephen Causby at scausby@atlantaregional.com or 404.463.3216. |
Upcoming Courses
Certified ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Training
The ArcGIS Desktop training curriculum is designed to help you master critical GIS skills and be productive right away with the ArcGIS 10 tools for visualizing, analyzing and managing geographic data. Desktop I is designed for individuals who do not have prior GIS education or workplace experience, and for managers and GIS support staff who infrequently use ArcGIS and need to understand how GIS fits into their organization. Desktop II and III are designed for GIS analysts, GIS specialists and other experienced ArcGIS users who want to extend their basic ArcGIS skills in the areas of data creation and editing, geoprocessing models and GIS analysis. Each course is taught by an ESRI-authorized instructor. Note: There are only 12 spots in each class.
*SPACES ARE AVAILABLE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, SCHOOL DISTRICT AND TRANSIT AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS.
Participants should be proficient in the use of Windows-based software. Please contact us to determine which GIS course best suits your current skill level.
All GIS courses will be held at the Atlanta Regional Commission - 3rd Floor Training Room, Downtown Atlanta.
ArcGIS v10 Desktop I: Getting Started with GIS
June 18-19, 2012 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost is $325 and includes breakfast, lunch and all course materials.
Registration deadline: June 4
Online registration at http://gis1summer.eventbrite.com
ArcGIS v10 Desktop II: Tools and Functionality
August 15-17, 2012 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost is $475 and includes breakfast, lunch and all course materials.
Registration deadline: August 1
Online registration at http://gis2summer.eventbrite.com
ArcGIS v10 Desktop III: Workflows and Analysis
September 10-11, 2012 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost is $325 and includes breakfast, lunch and all course materials.
Registration deadline: August 27
Online registration at http://gis3summer.eventbrite.com
2012 Planning Law Review (APA Webinar)
Keep abreast of the latest developments in case law and legislation. Whether it is the Supreme Court considering First Amendment issues or states focusing on property rights, a panel of attorneys will highlight new trends, important precedents, unsettled issues, and pending decisions. Hear an update on federal legislation and what it will mean for your community, as well as where amicus briefs were filed and why. This event will also include information on issues in the State of Georgia and the Atlanta region that are of concern to planners.
Event Details:
June 27, 2012 | 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.
ARC Offices, 40 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta
Registration is free
*This webinar is eligible for at least 1.5 AICP CM legal credits
Online registration at http://2012planninglaw.eventbrite.com
Custom Programs
From being able to navigate the regional and local tools of planning and development to managing meetings effectively, training is an important need among local governments. ARC can help provide customized training for local government employees or officials. Please contact us at 404.463.3212 for more information.