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2 introduction Innovative professional development In today s competitive business climate many employers view learning agility as a core competency. With that in mind, our portfolio of Continued Professional Development courses offers an effective way to accelerate your learning, build your professional credibility and achieve your career goals. Our courses cover a range of disciplines from policy planning to architecture; the design of which is underpinned by the principles of business relevant, participant-focused learning. We are therefore able to deliver innovative and effective learning interventions designed to enhance your knowledge, skills and performance. All our scheduled short courses provide: CPD certification Certificate of Attendance to evidence any self-certified training requirements of professional bodies training materials pre and post course online support refreshments throughout the day lunch. All courses are delivered at our Marylebone Campus (35 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5LS). Participants have attended our courses from: Borough of Sutton Shelter Greater London Authority Berkeley Homes (Capital) PLC Verve Architects Ltd London Borough of Camden Gerald Eve Management Services Ltd Redbridge Homes Westminster City Council London Borough of Richmond upon Thames London Borough of Tower Hamlets Notting Hill Housing Trust URS Scott Wilson Ltd London Borough of Haringey Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea London Borough of Enfield Tailored training for your business delivered when and where you want it Many of our courses can be tailored to your organisation s learning and development needs, on site at your workplace, at the University of Westminster or at a suitable venue of your choice. Please see the Tailored Courses page for details. 2

3 Course calendar Our courses cover a variety of topics and range from one to five days in duration. All our courses are CPD certified. Discounts are available for all courses if booked more than four weeks in advance. 15% discount available for University of Westminster alumni. For more detailed descriptions of each of the courses please visit buildup.westminster.ac.uk/courses/info Course Title Date Page Introduction to Planning 4 6 September English Law, Regulations, Construction Procurement and Contracts 23 September Reviving the High Street 13 November Introduction to Development Finance November Introduction to Planning for Councillors one day course 22 November Planning for Councillors 29 November , 13 December Architectural Project Management 8 10 January Introduction to Planning 27 February , 13 March Sustainable City Transport 3 March IAP April Planning for Councillors 6, 13, 20 June

4 Introduction to Planning DURATION: Three days DATE: Course one 4, 5, 6 September 2013 Course two 27 February, 6, 13 March 2014 OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO: property, planning and environmental professionals, customer service officers and administration staff. This course offers an introduction to planning, including the basic principles of good planning, why we should do it and the framework of how it operates in England and Wales. It provides a valuable opportunity to improve your knowledge and skills to undertake and understand spatial planning and development management. This course incorporates all the latest changes in planning legislation and regulations. what planners do and why they do it the Government s national framework for planning submitting and processing planning applications assessing compliance with local and neighbourhood plans and policies how planning decisions are made appealing and enforcing planning decisions. Speakers/Trainers: Terry Wilden, Senior Lecturer in Town Planning and former planning professional. Tim Edmundson, University of Westminster Head of Department of Planning and Transport. Duncan Bowie, Senior Lecturer, University of Westminster and former GLA Strategic Planner. FeeS: 465 4

5 ENGLISH LAW, REGULATIONS, CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS DURATION: 11 weeks (Monday 6 9pm) DATE: Course starts 23 September 2013 OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO: designers and administrators working in architectural practice and designers who are preparing for the ARB prescribed examinations. Delivered by a range of professional experts in the field, this lecture-based course is one of the modules taught on the University s RIBA Part 3 course and gives an overview of the English legal system, its regulations and procedures, project procurement, construction contracts and dispute resolution. The course will cover legal aspects of design development and delivery process, the building design and construction regulations, procurement, contracts and dispute resolution. the legal context of the design development and delivery process the key regulations that govern building design and construction the principles of risk in procurement and contract choice the different methods of dispute resolution the town planning and building regulations procedures procurement routes how to choose an appropriate construction contract. Speakers/Trainers: Stephen Brookhouse, Chartered Architect, Course Leader (RIBA Part 3, University of Westminster) and others FeeS: 415 5

6 Reviving the High Street DURATION: One day DATE: 13 November 2013 OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO: practitioners in local authorities and private consultancies, planners and economic development officers. This course is designed to address the issue of failing local high streets. It offers presentations and an interactive workshop where participants can present their own projects. It will enhance your skills in making an appraisal of failing high street, identifying opportunities and developing a strategy for the street. background analysis of current problems presentation of policies case studies on contemporary solutions and different approaches towards revival an interactive workshop for participants looking for ideas and inspiration. Speakers/Trainers: Marion Roberts, University of Westminster, Professor of Urban Design. Catherine Hammant, a freelance regeneration consultant. Jason Yates is a practicing architect and planner. Emily Berwyn, Director of Meanwhile Space, a charity specialising in temporary uses. FeeS: 195 6

7 Introduction to Development Finance DURATION: One and a half days DATE: November 2013 OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO: local authority and private sector planners, architects and built environment professionals. The course introduces you to the basic principles of how development is financed and how to assess if a development is viable. Through a mixture of presentations, case studies, practical work and group discussion, you will explore issues such as calculating residual values and look at specialist aspects of development finance including affordable housing and planning gain. introducing financial terminology and principles how development decisions affect profitability how much should be paid for a site. Speakers/Trainers: Mike Lister, chartered surveyor with 30 years experience in appraising and financing developments. FeeS: 250 7

8 Introduction to Planning for Councillors DURATION: One day DATE: 22 November 2013 OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO: elected members of local authorities, and is particularly suitable for those councillors who are members of a planning committee dealing with local plans and other strategic issues, and planning applications. This course, a one day version of our Planning for Councillors course, offers an introduction to the basic principles of good planning, why we should do it and the framework of how it operates in England and Wales. It provides a valuable opportunity to improve your knowledge and skills to undertake and understand spatial planning and development management. This course incorporates all the latest changes in planning legislation and regulations. what planners do and why they do it the Government s national framework for planning submitting and processing planning applications assessing compliance with local and neighbourhood plans and policies the role of councillors in the planning system how planning decisions are made appealing and enforcing planning decisions. Speakers/Trainers: Terry Wilden, Senior Lecturer in Town Planning and former planning professional with over 25 years experience in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Tim Edmundson, University of Westminster Head of Department of Planning and Transport. FeeS: 195 8

9 Planning for Councillors DURATION: Three days DATE: Course one 29 November, 6, 13 December 2013 Course two 6, 13, 20 June 2014 OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO: elected members of local authorities, and is particularly suitable for those councillors who are members of a planning committee dealing with local plans and other strategic issues, and planning applications. This course provides a more detailed look at planning for councillors, including what planning is, why we need it, the framework of how it operates in England and Wales, and the system and processes of how it works in practice, with reference to the requirements of the course participants and their local authorities. The course will also cover the Coalition Government s approach to planning, the changes to the planning system as set out in the Localism Act, and other planning reforms recently introduced. spatial planning and development management preparation and implementation of local and neighbourhood planning applications, monitoring and enforcement of planning decisions role of councillors and officers in planning decisions issues of probity, lobbying and predetermination. Speakers/Trainers: Terry Wilden, Senior Lecturer in Town Planning. Duncan Bowie, Senior Lecturer in Spatial Planning. FeeS: 465 9

10 ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT DURATION: Three days DATE: 8 10 January 2014 OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO: designers and administrators working in architectural practice. It will also be relevant to architectural designers who are preparing for the ARB prescribed examinations. A module from the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment s reputable RIBA Part 3 course, this lecture-style course, delivered by professional experts in the field, gives an overview of aspects of management in architectural practice. the principles of financial management the principles of marketing (including how to write a marketing plan) employment issues for practice managing health and safety in design and construction. Speakers/Trainers: Alan Crane, Construction Industry Advisor. Adrian Dobson, RIBA Director of Practice. Elaine Stowell, ARB Qualifications Executive, and others. FeeS:

11 SUSTAINABLE CITY TRANSPORT DURATION: One day DATE: 3 March 2014 OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO: transport planners and policy-makers. This is an interactive, small group course that will develop your understanding of sustainable city transport. Using examples from the UK and elsewhere, and involving expert input, the course encourages students to think critically about what sustainable city transport means and how we get there. It will provide an overview of debates related to sustainable city transport, including coverage of issues around policy, planning, and promotion. sustainable transport policies the impact of policy on city travel choices how planning shapes and constrains city transport different approaches to designing streets for sustainability strategies for behaviour change. Speakers/Trainers: Rachel Aldred, Senior Lecturer, University of Westminster, Department of Planning and Transport, plus additional expert speakers. FeeS:

12 IAP2 Certificate programme in public participation DURATION: Five days DATE: 7 11 April 2014 OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO: local, regional and national government and public and private sector professionals and NGOs. This course provides comprehensive training for those working in public involvement, community engagement or stakeholder relations, in the tools and skills needed for effective participation. Comprising of three modules: Planning, Communication, and Techniques, the certificate programme is intended to provide a broad-based learning experience covering all of the foundations of public participation. Upon completion of all three modules participants are awarded a Certificate in Public Participation from IAP2. planning for effective public participation (IAP2 Planning Module) communication for effective public participation (IAP2 Communication Module) techniques for effective public participation (IAP2 Techniques Module). The course can be studied as individual modules as follows: 7 8 April, Planning for Public Participation 9 April, Communication for Public Participation* April, Techniques for Public Participation* Speakers/Trainers: Tanya Burdett, Licensed IAP2 Trainer, PRINCE2 Practitioner, Certified Planning Practitioner. FeeS: 1250 for complete course** *Note: Planning for Effective Public Participation is a prerequisite for this course. **For individual module prices visit buildup.westminster.ac.uk/ courses/info 12

13 Tailored courses Study at work, at the University or at a venue of your choice. We ve a number of courses that can be adapted to your organisation s learning and development needs. Your course can be delivered at a location of your choice; a popular, flexible and cost effective way of learning for a number of organisations to train their staff. 1,000 * Residual Appraisal for the Property Sector Time and Money Claims under JCT and NeC3 forms of contract Effective Asset Management Housing Law and Management Housing Policy and Localism 1,495* Planning for Housing and Development Appraisal** Introduction to Development Finance ** The popular Planning for Housing and Development Appraisal course has been updated to reflect changes in national and regional policy as well as the recent release of the 2013/14 version of the Three Dragons Toolkit. The course continues to be taught by Duncan Bowie and Andrew Golland. Previous Clients Include: Olympic Delivery Authority: Planning Team Hillingdon Borough Council: Housing Supply Team Savills (LLP): Planning Team Wandsworth Borough Council Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation *Prices are: based on 5 12 participants. Additional participants will be charged accordingly. for the delivery of the course only. Any other costs associated with running the course are not included. 13

14 Postgraduate courses and single masters modules as short courses We have identified individual modules from several of our Masters programmes that are suitable as stand-alone learning packages. These modules are delivered by industry and education practitioners and are designed to help you further your professional career. You can take just one or several at a time. Most single modules are delivered in half day sessions once a week for twelve weeks. So they require more commitment than traditional CPD events, but less effort than a postgraduate degree. Modules are weighted at 20 credits and can be accumulated and used as building blocks towards postgraduate awards. If you take the necessary modules, you may be eligible to transfer to a PG Certificate, PG Diploma or Masters course. Single modules are available in the following subjects: Housing Urban Design Urban and Regional Planning International Planning and Sustainable Development Logistics and Supply Chain Management Transport Planning and Management To find out more visit: buildup.westminster.ac.uk/courses/single-modules Postgraduate courses The Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment offers part-time and full-time postgraduate courses across a range of areas including: Architecture and Interiors Planning, Housing and Urban Design Property and Construction Tourism and Events Transport and Logistics To find out more visit westminster.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate 14

15 HOW TO BOOK Short Courses Online booking Book online at buildup.westminster.ac.uk Or contact E: T: Tailored Courses To discuss creating your own tailored programme or find out how we could help with your organisation s learning and development needs, please contact: Sue Tuttlebury T: E: s.tuttlebury@westminster.ac.uk Follow us on: uk.linkedin.com/in/buildup buildup.westminster.ac.uk/rss buildup_uow 15

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