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Current training programmes for professionals

We offer specialised training for planners, elected members, developers and others that can be delivered as stand-alone events or as a series of workshops.

If you want to arrange training for yourself or your colleagues, your business, customers or stakeholders please email us for more information or call 0131 220 9730.

• Elected Members Training - training for Elected Members on their role as decision-makers and facilitators in the planning system.

• Planning Professionals Training - develop skills in community engagement. Click here for more details.

• SP=EED - practical training to assist planners, developers, communities and others to develop meaningful community engagement. For more details about SP=EED and a copy of the guide please click here. For SP=EED training details please click here.

• Mediation Taster - Introduction to mediation skills and techniques. Click here for more information.

Planning Aid for Scotland training can help professionals to:

• focus on effective community engagement
• consider roles and responsibilities
• engage with seldom heard groups
• gain skills and knowledge to implement planning reform
• share examples of good practice