Inventory of Community Development Training Programs

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Inventory of

Community Development

Training Programs

Prepared by

Stephen P. Finn, Director

Jennifer Lockwood, Research Assistant

Community Development Institute

Center for Urban Policy Research

Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

33 Livingston Avenue, Suite 400

New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1982

732.932.3133, ext. 602, 601

www.policy.rutgers.edu/cupr/cdi

November 2002

Funding support for this inventory was made possible

by grants from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs and the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency

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RUTGERS UNIVERSITY–BASED PROGRAMS Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy

Housing and Community Development Certificate ... 3

Geomatics Program ... 4

Transportation Studies Program ... 5

Undergraduate Programs in Urban Studies and Public Health ... 6

Graduate Programs in Urban Planning and Policy Development, Public Policy ... 7

Center for Government Services Appraisal and Assessment (Tax) Administration Program ... 11

Educational Facilities Management Program ... 13

Municipal Clerk Program ... 15

Municipal Elected Officials Program ... 17

Municipal Finance Officer Program ... 19

Municipal Law Program (New Jersey) ... 21

New Jersey Local Housing Authority and Redevelopment Agency Training Program ... 23

Planning and Zoning Administration Program ... 25

Public Purchasing Program ... 27

Public Safety Program ... 29

Public Works Manager Program (Certified) ... 30

Tax Collector Program ... 32

Continuing Professional Education Programs Construction Project Management Program ... 35

Cook College Office of Continuing Professional Education Program ... 36

Electronic Commerce Program ... 37

Faculty of Arts and Sciences Continuing Education Program (FASCE) ... 38

Grantwriting Program ... 39

Labor and Employment Relations Program ... 40

Leadership Development Program ... 42

Process Management Program ... 44

Program in American Language Studies (PALS) ... 45

RU WRITE (Business and Technical Writing) Program ... 46

School of Social Work Continuing Education and Professional Development Program ... 47

Technology Programs ... 48

NEW JERSEY–BASED TRAINING PROVIDERS AND PROGRAMS American Institute of Certified Planners/New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association American Institute of Certified Planners Continuing Professional Development Program ... 51

New Jersey Faith-Based Training Institute/Center for Non-Profit Corporations New Jersey Faith-Based Training Institute ... 52

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he Community Development Institute (CDI) is a partnership between Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA), and the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA). The institute enhances the community development environment in the state through information sharing, education and training, applied research, and forums to exchange ideas.

The Inventory of Community Development Training Programs is designed to help public and nonprofit-sector com-munity development practitioners, elected officials, and others interested in entering the comcom-munity development field find resources that can meet their needs for education and training. The inventory contains entries for more than forty providers representing the many skill areas demanded by community development, for example, financial, organizational, real estate, and technological. The providers include those offering courses created specifically for community development staff and those offering training that is applicable to the field. Most of the providers are based in New Jersey; however, the entries also include out-of-state providers that offer the opportunity to access training through short-term courses or flexible scheduling as well as those that provide options for individuals who want to study in a new setting. Obtaining credit for courses varies among providers. Some providers award certifi-cates and/or college credits or Continuing Education Units while others offer noncredit programs.

The entry for each provider describes the program offered and other pertinent information. The categories of informa-tion are self-explanatory. Table 1, which lists the programs by area of interest, will help users of the inventory quickly find providers that offer relevant training. New Jersey–based and out-of-state training providers are arranged alpha-betically by provider.

The information presented in the inventory was gathered from Web sites, brochures, and other printed materials from the program providers. Any errors that occurred in compiling this information are ours. CDI is not responsible for errors or misrepresentations contained in the original sources. The inventory lists information that was currently available to us. The course offerings, fees, hours, and other content may change. Users should contact the providers directly to confirm or obtain additional information. Due to time constraints, the inventory of programs is not exhaus-tive. Practitioners may also want to consult state and county community colleges to find additional training options. The inventory is provided as a service to community development practitioners and is offered without charge. An online version of the inventory is available through the CDI Web site at <www.policy.rutgers.edu/cupr/cdi>. CDI gratefully acknowledges the funding support of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs and the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, which has made this inventory possible. Appreciation is also extended to Shannon Darroch (secretarial assistance), William Dolphin (technological support), Cathy Liapes (editing), Arlene Pashman (desktop publishing of printed document), and Christine Van Cleaf (cover design).

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TABLE 1

Training Programs by Area of Interest

Providers and Programs _{Affordable Housing} _{Child Care} _Community

Organizing

Community

Planning

Economic Development Financial Management Geographic Info. Sy

stems

Grant Management Grantw

riting

Leadership Development Nonprofit F

ormation

Organization Management Property

Management

Public Policy Small Business Social Services Strategic Planning Technology Transportation Workforce Development

Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy

Housing and Community Development Certificate X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Geomatics Program X X X X X X X X X

Transportation Studies Program (Graduate Certificate)/Bloustein School and the School of

Engineering X X X X X

Undergraduate Programs in Urban Studies and Public

Health X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Graduate Programs in Urban Planning and Policy

Development, Public Policy X X X X X X X X X X

Rutgers University, Center for Government Services

Appraisal and Assessment (Tax) Administration

Program X X X X

Educational Facilities Management Program X X

Municipal Clerk Program X X

Municipal Elected Officials Program X X X X X X X X

Municipal Finance Officer Program X X

Municipal Law Program X X X X

New Jersey Local Housing Authority and

Redevelopment Agency Training Program X X X X X X X X X X X X

Planning and Zoning Administration Program X X X X

Public Purchasing Program X X

Public Safety Programs X X X

Public Works Manager Program (Certified) X X X X X

Tax Collector Program X

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TABLE 1 (continued)

Organizing

Community

Planning

stems

riting

ormation

Management

Rutgers University, Continuing Professional Education

(various units)

Construction Project Management Program X X X X

Cook College Office of Continuing Professional

Education Program X X X

Electronic Commerce Program X X X X X X

Faculty of Arts and Sciences Continuing Education

Program X X X X X

Grantwriting Program X X X X X X X X X X

Labor and Employment Relations Program X X X X

Leadership Development Program X X X X X

Process Management Program X X X X

Program in American Language Studies (PALS) X

RU Write (Business and Technical Writing) Program X X

School of Social Work Continuing Education and

Professional Development Program X X X X

Technology Programs X

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Organizing

Community

Planning

stems

riting

ormation

Management

New Jersey–Based Training

American Institute of Certified Planners/New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association

Continuing Professional Development Program X X X X X X X X X X X

Center for Non-Profit Corporations

New Jersey Faith-Based Training Institute X X X X X X X X X X

Center for Non-Profit Corporations

Organizational Training Program X X X X X X X X X

Corporation for Supportive Housing

Supportive Housing Programs X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Cumberland County College, Center for Leadership, Community and Neighborhood Development

Leadership Cumberland County and the

Neighborhood Leadership Institute X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey

Affordable Housing and Com. Dev. Programs X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Kean University

Training Institute X X X

Mercer County Community College

Child Care Career Development Program X X X

Mercer County Community College

Small Business Management Program X X X

New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources

Downtown Revitalization Institute X X X X

New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources

Housing and Community Development and

Support Programs X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

New Jersey Department of Personnel

Human Resource Development Institute X X X X X

New Jersey Economic Development Authority

Entrepreneurial Training Institute X X X X X X X X X

New Jersey State League of Municipalities

Municipality Management Program X X X X

Partnership for New Jersey

Leadership New Jersey X X X X X X

Seton Hall University, Center for Public Service

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Organizing

Community

Planning

stems

riting

ormation

Management

Out-of-State Training

Community Development Technologies Center/ L.A. Trade Technical College

Community Planning and Economic Development

and Mortgage Finance Programs X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Development Training Institute

Community Development Programs X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Fund for the City of New York, Nonprofit Computer Academy

Computer and Technology Training Programs X X

International Economic Development Council

Certified Economic Developer Program X X X X X X X

McAuley Institute

Housing and Community Development Programs X X X X X X X X X X X

National Development Council

Housing and Economic Development Finance

Professional Programs X X X X

Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation

Neighborhood Reinvestment Training Institute X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Pratt Institute Center for Community and Environmental Development

Pratt Community Economic Development

Internship Program X X X X X X X X X

Saint Augustine's College, Division of Social Sciences

Community Economic Development Program X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Southern New Hampshire University, School of Community Economic Development

Masters of Science in Community Economic

Development (National Weekend Program) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

Development, Office of Community Planning and Development

Community Planning and Development Training

Institute X X X X X X X X X X

University of Illinois at Chicago, Great Cities Institute

Urban Developers, Renewing Public Housing and

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RUTGERS UNIVERSITY–BASED PROGRAMS

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Edward J. Bloustein School of

Planning and Public Policy

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Housing and Community Development Certificate

Program Provider Certificate Offered Program Description Courses Instructors Tuition/Fees Curriculum Development Web Site Contact Information

Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Housing and Community Development Certificate is awarded only with, or subsequent to, earning a bachelor’s degree.

Students may obtain a certificate in Housing and Community Development awarded through the Urban Studies and Community Health program at the Bloustein School. The certificate courses will prepare students for careers in the community development field.

Undergraduate college credit is earned. The certificate program is open to majors in the Bloustein School and to nonmajors.

The certificate requires a minimum of 24 credits distributed as follows:

Core (9–12 credits):

Introduction Urban Housing (3) Community Development (3) Internship (3–6)

Electives (12–15 credits):

—U.S. Urban Policy (3)

—Introduction to Urban Management/Administration (3) —Urban Revitalization (3)

—Administrative Issues in Environmental Planning (3) —Introduction to Real Estate (3)

—Economic Development Marketing (3) —Urban Transportation Policy (3) —Housing and Economic Analysis (3)

Bloustein School faculty publish in scholarly journals; serve as advisors to local, state, and federal government; and are engaged in cutting-edge research on a broad range of challeng-ing issues, includchalleng-ing educational policy, brownfields and neighborhood redevelopment, transportation policy, and workforce development.

Tuition and fees depend upon enrollment status. Courses are determined by faculty.

www.policy.rutgers.edu

Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

33 Livingston Avenue, Suite 300 New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Dr. Dona Schneider, Undergraduate Programs Director Telephone: 732/932-4101, ext. 682

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Geomatics Program

Program Provider Certificate Offered Program Description Courses Course Format Instructors Tuition/Fees Curriculum Development Web Site Contact Information

Grant F. Walton Center for Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis; Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy; and Cook College Office of Continuing Professional Education Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Professional Certificate Program in Geomatics

The program provides training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems, Remote Sensing, and Photogrammetry. Geomatics are computer technology tools used to make maps, conduct analyses, and help with decision making related to land use, urban and environmental planning, and other areas.

The following courses are requirements for the certificate.

Core:

—Fundamentals of GIS

—Design and Management of Spatial Databases —Cartography for GIS Users

Electives:

—one class from Area A (Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry) —two classes from Area B (GIS Software Training)

—one class from Area C (Programming) —one class from Area D (GIS Applications) —one additional course from any area

The program offers a series of evening and full-day short courses that provide expert instruction. Rutgers University faculty and staff as well as industry- and agency-based instructors teach the courses. All instructors are experts in their field.

The costs of the courses range from $265 to $795 (early fees) and $315 to $845 (late fees). There are multiple discount rates. Tuition varies each term. Some courses have textbook fees ranging from $40 to more than $80.

Courses are determined by program faculty. http://crssa.rutgers.edu/courses/profcert/

Megan Lipman

Professional Program in Geomatics Telephone: 732/932-9271, ext. 643 e-mail: [email protected]

Grant F. Walton Center for Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Building Cook College, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 14 College Farm Road

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Transportation Studies Program

Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy School of Engineering

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Graduate Certificate in Transportation Studies

The certificate is offered with two concentrations: technology and design, and policy and planning. The technology and design concentration focuses on analysis and design issues and is directed at students with an interest in transportation and traffic engineering and facility design. The policy and planning concentration focuses on the policy and planning process. Students enrolled at the master’s level will receive a certificate signifying completion of the program at graduation.

Students must be matriculated graduate students in the Urban Planning and Policy Develop-ment and Public Policy programs or the DepartDevelop-ment of Civil and EnvironDevelop-mental Engineering. Bloustein School students are required to take at least one School of Engineering course, while engineering students must take at least one course in the Bloustein School. Students must complete five courses overall: two analysis courses, one design course, one course in policy and planning, and an additional course from either the design or the policy and planning category.

Contact the co-directors’ offices for information.

Each school’s faculty consists of professors and practitioners who are proficient in their fields (engineering and planning and public policy).

Annual tuition for 2002–03, for graduate students is $8,212 for residents of New Jersey (based on 12 or more credits per semester) and $12,040 for out-of-state students. Student fees are approximately $800. Tuition and fees may change each term.

Courses are determined by faculty. http://policy.rutgers.edu/transcert.html

Professor Richard K. Brail, Co-Director Edward J. Bloustein School

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering School of Engineering—Busch Campus

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 623 Bowser Road

Piscataway, NJ 08854

Professor Kaan Ozbay, Co-Director

Telephone: 732/932-3822 ext. 741 Fax: 732/932-2253 e-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 732/932-3822 ext. 731 e-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 732/932-9753

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Undergraduate Programs in Urban Studies and Public Health

Program Provider Program Description Courses Instructors Tuition/Fees Curriculum Development Web Site Contact Information

The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy offers programs of study leading to the B.A. in Urban Studies and the B.S. in Public Health. The Bloustein School and the undergraduate colleges of Rutgers, New Brunswick, issue the degrees jointly. Exceptional, well-prepared students who are admitted into the Bloustein School may be encouraged to pursue dual-degree programs (B.S./M.P.H., for public health; B.A./M.P.P., for public policy; B.A./M.C.R.P. for urban planning).

Undergraduate credit is offered. Students must be admitted to, and enrolled in, Rutgers University and/or the Bloustein School. They must also maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average—only grades of “C” or higher count toward major requirements.

Each program of study maintains its own requirements. Full course descriptions are available online or through the Rutgers course catalogs.

Bloustein School faculty publish in scholarly journals; serve as advisors to local, state, and federal governments; and are engaged in cutting-edge research on a broad range of challeng-ing issues, includchalleng-ing educational policy, brownfields, neighborhood redevelopment, transporta-tion policy, and workforce development.

Contact the program director for information.

Courses are determined by faculty.

http://www.policy.rutgers.edu

Dr. Dona Schneider, Undergraduate Programs Director Telephone: 732/932-4101, ext. 682

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Graduate Programs in Urban Planning and Policy Development

Public Policy

Program Provider Program Description Courses Instructors Tuition/Fees Curriculum Development Web Site Contact Information

The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy offers graduate programs in the following areas:

Public Policy:

—Master of Public Policy

—Master of Public Affairs and Politics

—Dual Degree with Juris Doctor or Master of Business Administration

Urban Planning and Policy Development:

—Master of City and Regional Planning —Master of City and Regional Studies

—Dual Degree with Master of Business Administration

—Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Urban Planning and Policy Development

Each program of study maintains its own requirements. Full course descriptions are available online or through the Rutgers course catalogs.

Bloustein School faculty publish in scholarly journals; serve as advisors to local, state, and federal government; and are engaged in cutting-edge research on a broad range of challeng-ing issues, includchalleng-ing educational policy, brownfields and neighborhood redevelopment, transportation policy, and workforce development.

Contact the student services coordinator for information.

Courses are determined by faculty.

www.policy.rutgers.edu

Steve Weston, Student Services Coordinator Telephone: 732/932-5475, ext. 753 e-mail: [email protected]

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RUTGERS UNIVERSITY–BASED PROGRAMS

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Appraisal and Assessment (Tax) Administration Program

Program Provider Certificate Offered Program Description Courses Course Format

Center for Government Services

Center for Government Services (CGS) certificates are awarded upon successful completion of courses.

This series of continuing education courses is designed to train municipal tax assessors in the duties and responsibilities of their office. The program also assists in the development of the assessors’ staff and in general preparation for the State Certified Tax Assessors (CTA) examination. (The courses are not a prerequisite for the CTA exam.) Certificates are awarded upon satisfactory completion of the class hours, the required examinations, and full payment of all fees.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be earned for license renewal after basic certification is obtained.

The following courses are requirements for the certificate.

Prerequisite:

—Property Tax Administration, Part 1 (18 hours) —Property Tax Administration, Part 2 (24 hours)

Core:

International Association of Assessing Officials (IAAO) Course 1: Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal (33 hrs) IAAO Course 2:

Income Approach to Valuation (33 hrs) County Tax Administration (20 hours)

Property Tax Administration 1:

18 hours in six sessions—offered in three-hour class sessions in the day or evening (9 A.M. to noon or 6 P.M. to 9 P.M., weekdays)

Property Tax Administration, Part 2:

24 hours in eight sessions—offered in three-hour class sessions (6 P.M. to 9 P.M., weekdays)

Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal:

33 hours in 11 sessions—offered in three-hour class sessions (6 P.M. to 9 P.M., weekdays)

Income Approach to Valuation:

33 hours in 11 sessions—offered in three-hour class sessions (6 P.M. to 9 P.M., Wednesdays)

Review Appraisal and Administration:

12 hours in two sessions

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The adjunct faculty is composed of experienced persons from state, county, and local govern-ments. Private-sector appraisal specialists are also utilized.

The Center for Government Services has entered into an agreement with the IAAO to offer two appraisal courses.

http://policy.rutgers.edu/cgs/assess.htm

Assessment Administration Center for Government Services

33 Livingston Avenue, Suite 200 New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1979

Connie Burke, Associate Program Specialist Telephone: 732/932-3640, ext. 627 Fax: 732/932-3586 e-mail: [email protected] Instructors Tuition/Fees Curriculum Development Web Site Contact Information

Appraisal and Assessment (Tax) Administration Program

CONTINUED

The 2002 tuition rates for each course are listed below: —Property Tax Administration, Part 1: $231 —Property Tax Administration, Part 2: $305 —Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal: $646 —Income Approach to Valuation: $621 —Review Appraisal and Administration: $172 —County Tax Administration: $363 Tuition amounts may change.

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Educational Facilities Management Program

Program Provider Certificate Offered Program Description Courses Course Format Instructors Tuition/Fees Curriculum Development Web Site

A certificate is awarded after successful completion of seven courses.

The program is designed to meet the professional education needs of directors, supervisors, and managers of buildings and grounds for school districts in the state of New Jersey. Seven courses are offered.

—Management Supervision and Human Resources —Financial Management and Purchasing

—Information Systems

—Environmental and Government Code Compliance

—Structural Foundations, Mechanical Systems, and Grounds Maintenance —Preventive Maintenance

—Energy Management

Each course consists of the following hours:

—Management Supervision and Human Resources: 27 hours

—Financial Management and Purchasing: 21 hours

—Information Systems: 9 hours

—Environmental and Government Code Compliance: 18 hours —Structural Foundations, Mechanical Systems, and Grounds Maintenance: 18 hours

—Preventive Maintenance: 15 hours

—Energy Management: 6 hours

All courses are offered at various times and locations.

Instructors engage the experienced, adult student in the learning process by using interactive teaching methods and relevant examples in the classroom.

Instructors are experienced members of the field. The 2002 tuition rates for each course are listed below.

—Management Supervision and Human Resources: $362

—Information Systems: $116

—Facilities Technology: $231

—Energy Management: $108

Tuition amounts may change.

The New Jersey Educational Facilities Management Program is a cooperative effort between Rutgers University and the New Jersey School Buildings and Grounds Association.

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Educational Facilities Management Program

CONTINUED

New Jersey Educational Facilities Management Program Center for Government Services

Connie Burke, Associate Program Specialist Telephone: 732/932-3640, ext. 627

Fax: 732/932-3586

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Program Provider

Certificate Offered

Program Description

Courses

Course Format

Municipal Clerk Program

Participants may qualify for state certification or recertification as a registered municipal clerk (RMC).

This series of courses is designed to train municipal clerks and related personnel in the duties and responsibilities of their office. Courses provide preparation for RMC exams. All persons holding the certification of RMC in the State of New Jersey will be required to obtain 20 contact hours of continuing education during a two-year period.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be earned. CEUs for the International Institute of Municipal Clerks designations are also possible.

The program includes the following courses:

Prerequisite:

—Introduction to the Duties of the Municipal Clerk

Required:

—Advanced Duties of the Municipal Clerk —Local Election Administration

—Information and Records Management

—Municipal Finance Administration for Municipal Clerks (Advanced Duties is a prerequisite for this course)

Other Programs:

—Review for State Examination

—International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), Certified Municipal Clerk Institute —IIMC, Academy for Advanced Education

All courses are offered at various times during the day and evening, on weekdays and on weekends. Course lengths are as follows:

—Introduction to the Duties of the Municipal Clerk: 21 hours —Advanced Duties of the Municipal Clerk: 21 hours

—Local Election Administration: 18 hours

—Information and Records Management: 21 hours

—Municipal Finance Administration for Municipal Clerks: 21 hours

—State Exam Review: 12 hours

International Institute of Municipal Clerks Programs:

—Certified Municipal Clerk Institute: 25 hours

This four-day seminar fulfills one-quarter of the 100-hour IIMC requirement to qualify for CMC designation.

—Master Municipal Clerk Academy: 12 hours

This two-day program offers training and education in advanced management and interpersonal areas. CMC designation is a prerequisite.

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New Jersey Municipal Clerks Program Center for Government Services

Nadine Kadell Sapirman, Associate Program Specialist Telephone: 732/932-3640, ext. 622 Fax: 732/932-3586 e-mail: [email protected] Instructors Tuition/Fees Curriculum Development Web Site Contact Information CONTINUED

Municipal Clerk Program

Instructors are experienced members of the field, many of whom are serving or have served in executive positions of the Municipal Clerks Association of New Jersey.

Listed below are the course fees for 2002. Tuition may change.

—Introduction to the Duties of the Municipal Clerk: $287 —Advanced Duties of the Municipal Clerk: $245

—Local Election Administration: $213

—Information and Records Management: $224

—Municipal Finance Administration for Municipal Clerks: $277

—Review: $137

The adjunct faculty of Rutgers University determines the course structure based upon the requirements of the State of New Jersey (Division of Local Government Services and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs).

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The program consists of the following courses:

Basic Course (required, 15 hours):

—Powers and Duties of the Municipal Governing Body

Required Core Seminars (3.5 hours each):

—Municipal Finance for Elected Officials —Planning and Zoning for Elected Officials —Labor Relations for Elected Officials

Elective Seminars (two required; 3 hours each):

—Public Relations for Elected Officials —Municipal Government Insurance Issues

—Contemporary Issues—A Review for Elected Officials —Ethics for Elected Officials

—Shared Services: A Closer Look

—The Municipal Budget Process for Elected Officials —Running a Successful Meeting

Municipal Elected Officials Program

Program Provider Certificate Offered Program Description Courses Course Format Instructors Tuition/Fees Curriculum Development

Municipal Elected Officials certification.

Training is provided to orient elected officials to the workings of municipal office. The topics covered provide an understanding of basic and current issues affecting governance. Enrollment is open to all elected municipal officials. Interested parties and potential candi-dates may also take classes, but only elected officials may receive certification.

The basic course and the seminars are given in various convenient locations. The basic course is offered at various times during the day and evening. The seminars are 3.5 hours long.

Instructors are generally state and local government professionals and other experts who receive instructor training through the Center for Government Services.

—Basic Course: $210

—Seminars: $ 73 each

The programs are designed by the Center for Government Services as well as by state and local government professionals and experts.

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Municipal Elected Officials Program

Web Site

Contact Information CONTINUED

http://policy.rutgers.edu/cgs

Municipal Elected Officials Program Center for Government Services

Kathi Cupano, Program Development Administrator Telephone: 732/932-3640, ext. 632

Fax: 732/932-3586

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Municipal Finance Officer Program

Program Provider Certificate Offered Program Description Courses Course Format Instructors Tuition/Fees

Participants may qualify for state certification as a municipal finance officer.

This series of courses is designed to train municipal and county finance personnel in the responsibility of everyday fiscal operations. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be earned. Eight courses are required for certification:

—Municipal Finance Administration —Municipal Budget Process

—Municipal Current Fund Accounting 1 —Municipal Current Fund Accounting 2 —Municipal Capital and Trust Fund Accounting —Municipal Utility Fund Accounting

—Principles of Financial Management —Preparation of Annual Financial Statement

—Municipal Finance Administration: 26 hours

—Municipal Budget Process: 30 hours

—Municipal Current Fund Accounting 1: 24 hours —Municipal Current Fund Accounting 2: 33 hours —Municipal Capital and Trust Fund Accounting: 39 hours —Municipal Utility Fund Accounting: 33 hours —Principles of Financial Management: 28 hours —Preparation of Annual Financial Statement: 39 hours

The eight courses are offered at various times during the day and evening, on weekdays, and on weekends.

Instructors are practitioners of governmental finance, including municipal finance officers, municipal auditors, and state employees.

Following are the tuition rates for 2002:

—Municipal Finance Administration: $334

—Municipal Budget Process: $375

—Municipal Current Fund Accounting: $278 —Municipal Current Fund Accounting 2: $406 —Municipal Capital and Trust Fund Accounting: $496 —Municipal Utility Fund Accounting: $427 —Principles of Finance Management: $365 —Preparation of Annual Financial Statement: $495 Tuition amounts may change.

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Municipal Finance Officer Program

Curriculum Development

Web Site

The eight financial management courses required for certification as a municipal finance officer are also approved by the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit under New Jersey sponsor #703.

Financial Management

Center for Government Services

Fax: 732/932-3586

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Municipal Law Program (New Jersey)

Diplomate in New Jersey Municipal Law

The program is designed to develop and enhance attorneys’ knowledge of the field of municipal law. An applicant for the diplomate must be a member of the New Jersey Bar and satisfactorily complete all courses described. In addition, applicants must earn 12 hours of Continuing Legal Education Credits. Continuing Legal Education Credits may be earned for New York and Pennsylvania only.

The six required courses are

—Legal Aspects of Land Use for New Jersey Attorneys

—Municipal Finances: Raising and Spending Money by Municipalities —Legal Aspects of Municipal Labor Relations

—Legal Aspects of Municipal Procedure —Municipal Tort Liability in New Jersey —Public Land and Buildings in New Jersey The duration of courses is as follows:

—Legal Aspects of Land Use for New Jersey Attorneys 16 hours —Municipal Finances: Raising and Spending Money

by Municipalities 15 hours

—Legal Aspects of Municipal Labor Relations 14 hours —Legal Aspects of Municipal Procedure 16 hours —Municipal Tort Liability in New Jersey 16 hours —Public Land and Buildings in New Jersey 10 hours

The coadjutant faculty is composed of attorneys and government officials with specialized knowledge of local government law.

The fees for 2002:

—Legal Aspects of Land Use for New Jersey Attorneys: $392 —Municipal Finances: Raising and Spending Money

by Municipalities: $435

—Legal Aspects of Municipal Labor Relations: $230 —Legal Aspects of Municipal Procedure: $399 —Municipal Tort Liability in New Jersey: $336

—Public Land and Buildings in New Jersey [not offered this semester] The New Jersey Institute of Municipal Attorneys (NJIMA) is responsible for the overall development of the courses and the curriculum.

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Municipal Law Program (New Jersey)

CONTINUED

Web Site

Contact Information

http://policy.rutgers.edu/cgs/munatt.htm

Diplomate in New Jersey Municipal Law Center for Government Services

Nadine Kadell Sapirman, Associate Program Specialist Telephone: 732/932-3640, ext. 622

Fax: 732/932-3586

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Program Provider

Certificate Offered Program Description

Courses

New Jersey Local Housing Authority and Redevelopment Agency

Training Program

and

New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA)

A certificate of recognition is awarded for successful completion of the program. The complete course of study helps commissioners and executive directors enhance the knowledge and skills necessary to oversee and administer the operations of housing authori-ties and redevelopment agencies. Courses enable participants to meet the state’s training requirements to hold their positions. Program courses are those needed to obtain the initial certificate. Certificate holders must accrue Continuing Education (CE) hours to maintain certification.

There are separate requirements for executive directors and commissioners of public housing authorities and redevelopment agencies.

Housing Authority Executive Directors:

This program entails completion of 10 courses, within two years of the director’s appoint-ment (seven required /three elective). An executive director of a housing authority that is also a redevelopment agency must complete Principles of Redevelopment in addition to the 10-course curriculum.

Required: Ethics; Executive Housing Management; Financial Management; Maintenance

Management; Procurement and Contract Management; Public Housing Manager (PHM) Certification; Strategic Planning.

Electives: (choose any three) Design Principles for Redevelopment Projects; Legal

Issues; Planning and Development of Affordable Housing; Principles of Redevelopment; Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP); Resident Issues; Tenant-Based Assistance Programs.

Housing Authority Commissioners:

The program requires the completion of five courses within eighteen months of the commissioners appointment. (four required/one elective).

Required: Ethics; Financial Issues and Procedures; Public Housing Assessment System

(PHAS) and Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP); Skills for Commissioners.

Electives: Design Principles for Redevelopment Projects; Legal Issues; Planning and

Development of Affordable Housing; Principles of Redevelopment; Procurement for Commis-sioners; Resident Issues; Strategic Planning, Tenant-Based Assistance Programs.

Redevelopment Agency Executive Directors:

The program requires completion of four courses within two years of the director’s appoint-ment (three required/one elective).

Required: Ethics, Planning and Development of Affordable Housing, Principles of

Redevelopment.

Electives (choose one): Design Principles for Redevelopment Projects, Procurement and

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New Jersey Local Housing Authority and Redevelopment Agency

Training Program

CONTINUED Courses (continued) Course Format Instructors Tuition/Fees Curriculum Development Web Site Contact Information

Redevelopment Agency Commissioners:

The program requires completion of two courses within eighteen months of the commissioner’s appointment (two required/no elective).

Required: Ethics, Principles of Redevelopment. Electives: None.

All one- and two-day courses run from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Half-day courses run from 9:00 A.M.

to 12 noon or 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., if held during the day, and 6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M., if held

during the evening.

Courses taught by housing authority and redevelopment agency professionals.

The fee for most courses (offered by Rutgers University) is $310. The fee for the two-day Executive Housing Management course is $540. Tuition amounts may change.

The curriculum was developed by NJDCA in consultation with the PHA Training Advisory Committee and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Whenever possible, the courses are designed to be specific to New Jersey.

http://policy.rutgers.edu/cgs

New Jersey Local Housing Authority and Redevelopment Agency Training Program Center for Government Services

Jackie Zelinka, Program Development Administrator Telephone: 732/932-3640, ext. 625

Fax: 732/932-3586

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Planning and Zoning Administration Program

Program Provider Certificate Offered Program Description Courses Course Format Instructors Tuition/Fees

Planning Board/Zoning Board of Adjustment Secretary Certificate Land Use Administrator Certificate

The Planning and Zoning Administration courses are developed for municipal administrative officers and board secretaries of planning and zoning offices.

A separate overview course covering municipal land-use law is offered. The overview course is designed for planning and zoning board members. Members of environmental commissions and elected officials are also encouraged to enroll.

Four courses comprise the program in Planning and Zoning Administration:

—Introduction to Planning and Zoning Administration (a prerequisite for other courses) —Understanding Plans: Site Plan and Subdivision Review for Administrative Officers

and Board Secretaries

—Financial Management for Planning and Zoning Officers —Records Management for Planning and Zoning Officers

Overview of the Municipal Land Use Law for Planning and Zoning Board Members (This course provides an introduction to the local planning and zoning process in New Jersey.)

Individuals who complete four courses and pass two exams are eligible for a Planning Board/ Zoning Board of Adjustment Secretary Certificate.

Those who complete all four courses and have five years of full-time experience in a planning or zoning office may obtain the Land Use Administrator’s Certificate. A review committee must approve applications for this certificate.

Hours for each course are as follows:

—Introduction to Planning and Zoning Administration: 16 hours

—Understanding Plans: One-day seminar

—Financial Management: One-day seminar

—Records Management: 3 one-day sessions

—Overview of the Municipal Land Use Law: 12 hours Courses are offered at various times and locations.

Instructors are attorneys, planners, and other experienced professionals. Tuition fees for 2002 are as follows:

—Introduction to Planning and Zoning Administration: $336

—Understanding Plans: $134

—Financial Management: $119

—Records Management: $ 76

—Overview: $164

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Web Site

Planning and Zoning Administration Program

The curriculum was developed with the support and advice of the New Jersey Association of Planning and Zoning Administrators, an affiliate organization of the New Jersey Planning Officials.

http://policy.rutgers.edu/cgs/plan1cgs.htm

Planning and Zoning Administration Program Center for Government Services

Jackie Zelinka, Program Development Administrator Telephone: 732/932-3640, ext. 625

Fax: 732/932-3586

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Public Purchasing Program

The Registered Public Purchasing Official certificate and the Registered Public Purchasing Specialist certificate are awarded. A certificate of attendance is provided if participants attend at least 80 percent of the class hours, pay all fees, and attain a passing score, if a written examination is required.

The courses offered by Rutgers University are for those interested in increasing their knowledge of public purchasing and for public purchasing personnel working toward certification as a Registered Public Purchasing Official or as a Registered Public Purchasing Specialist. Continuing Education Units can be earned by attendance at seminars, workshops, classes, or conferences and through numerous methods of professional development. Credit is based on hour-for-hour participation. Eighty percent of the programs claimed must relate directly to purchasing; 20 percent may relate to management or supervision. Submitted documentation must indicate program title, date, and hours of CEU credit earned.

The program requires successful completion of Principles of Public Purchasing 1, 2, and 3, as well as the Municipal Finance Administration course. Time-in-service requirements and documented purchasing authority must also be met.

Course lengths and schedules are as follows: —Public Purchasing 1, 2, and 3:

Weekday evening courses, 3 hours Weekend day courses, 6 hours

—Seminars (Local Public Contracts Law Rules):

Various weekdays, 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. and 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

—Municipal Finance Administration:

Weekday and weekend, three to six hours

Instructors are experienced professionals.

Tuition rates for 2002 are as follows:

—Public Purchasing: $389 to $401

—Seminars: $60 to $220

—Municipal Finance Administration: $359 In addition, there is a $25 nonrefundable application fee. Tuition amounts may change.

The Center for Government Services engages an advisory board to determine the structure of the courses offered.

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Public Purchasing Program

Web Site

Contact Information

Public Purchasing Program Center for Government Services

Fax: 732/932-3586

e-mail: [email protected]

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Public Safety Program

Program courses are required for Police Traffic Control Technician Certificate.

The Basic Engineering for Police Traffic Officers course is for the police traffic officer responsible for conducting traffic investigations and making recommendations to supervisors, local government officials, and engineering departments concerning the need for installing or reviewing traffic control devices.

The Advanced Engineering course is for officers who have already completed the basic course. It is designed for the officer who is responsible for conducting traffic investigations and inspecting traffic control installations; planning boards; engineering departments; and other local government officials who need to develop knowledge of general traffic engineering principles.

The center offers two 33-hour courses for police traffic officers: Basic Engineering and Advanced Engineering. Both courses cover the many aspects of traffic control engineering. The Basic Engineering course is offered in the fall. Advanced Engineering is generally offered in the spring.

Professionals from the field teach the courses. Tuition rates for 2002 are as follows:

Basic Engineering Course: $503 Advanced Engineering Course: $550 Tuition amounts may change.

Courses are determined by program needs. http://policy.rutgers.edu/cgs

Public Safety Program

Fax: 732/932-3586

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Public Works Manager Program (Certified)

Program Provider Certificate Offered Program Description Courses Course Format Instructors

Participants may qualify for state certification as a Certified Public Works Manager (CPWM). This series of courses is designed to train municipal and county public works personnel in the responsibility of supervising public works operations. With the successful completion of nine courses, students are awarded a certificate of completion by the Center for Government Services. Students meeting all requirements, including education and experience, may apply to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to sit for the state CPWM exam.

Program entrance requirements include a minimum of three years’ experience in public works operations in a position requiring the exercise of management skills. Applicants must demon-strate professional conduct in the performance of their responsibilities as affirmed by their immediate supervisor.

The following nine courses are required for the state designation of Certified Public Works Manager:

Management

—Management, Tasks, Responsibilities, and Practices —Managing and Developing Human Resources —Public Relations

Technical

—Operations Resource Management —Information Systems Management

—Municipal Planning and Urban Development

Government

—Local Government in New Jersey —Municipal Budget Process —Public Works Purchasing Course length is as follows:

Management Unit:

—Management Tasks, Responsibilities, and Practices: 30 hours —Managing and Developing Human Resources: 24 hours

—Public Relations: 18 hours

Technical Unit:

—Operations Resource Management: 42 hours

—Information Systems Management: 6 hours

—Municipal Planning and Urban Development: 12 hours

Government Unit:

—Local Government in New Jersey: 12 hours

—Municipal Budget Process: 12 hours

—Public Works Purchasing: 12 hours

Instructors are experienced professionals.

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Public Works Manager Program (Certified)

CONTINUED Tuition/Fees Curriculum Development Web Site Contact Information

Tuition rates for 2002 are listed below. Tuition may change.

—Management Tasks, Responsibilities, and Practices: $470 —Managing and Developing Human Resources: $338

—Public Relations: $256

—Operations Resource Management: $630

—Information Systems Management: $105

—Municipal Planning and Urban Development: $191

—Local Government in New Jersey: $190

—Municipal Budget Process: $181

The Center for Government Services engages an advisory board to determine the courses that are offered.

Public Works Manager Program Center for Government Services

Connie Burke, Associate Program Specialist Telephone: 732/932-3640, ext. 627

Fax: 732/932-3586

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Tax Collector Program

Certificates are awarded for the satisfactory completion of the program, which is defined as attendance at 80 percent of the class hours, a passing grade of 80, and full payment of all fees. The program offers required courses for the designation of Certified Tax Collector. This series of courses is designed to train municipal tax collectors in the duties and the responsibilities of their office. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be earned for one-day and half-day seminars.

Three courses are required for the designation of Certified Tax Collector: —Principles of Municipal Tax Collection 1

—Principles of Municipal Tax Collection 2: Tax Sales

—Principles of Municipal Tax Collection 3: Tax Office Operations —Calculations Workshop

The Tax Collectors State Exam Review Course is also offered to prepare participants for the State Certified Tax Collector Examination.

All courses are offered at various times during the day and evening, on weekdays, and on weekends.

—Principles of Municipal Tax Collection 1: 36 hours —Principles of Municipal Tax Collection 2: Tax Sales 36 hours —Principles of Municipal Tax Collection 3: Tax Office Operations 36 hours

—Calculations Workshop 18 hours

TAX COLLECTORS REVIEW COURSE 18 hours

The instructional staff is composed of persons who are experienced practitioners in the field. All of the instructors are state-certified tax collectors.

Tuition fees for 2002 are as follows:

—Principles of Municipal Tax Collection 1, 2, 3: Ranges from $443 to $435

—Calculations Workshop: $234

—Tax Collectors Review Course: $214

Instructors develop exams with the approval of the Tax Collection Specialist of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

http://policy.rutgers.edu/cgs/taxcoll.htm Tax Collector Program

Fax: 732/932-3586

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RUTGERS UNIVERSITY–BASED PROGRAMS

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Construction Project Management Program

Center for Continuing Professional Development Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

and

Building Contractors Association of New Jersey Construction Project Management Certificate

This certificate program prepares participants to become project managers and provides training in planning and controlling for time, workforce, materials, and money within a project. Enrollment is open to students with a high school diploma, construction experience, and/or interest in entering the construction field.

The required and elective courses include:

Core:

—Computer Enhanced Planning, Scheduling and Control —Construction Procedures, Materials and Costs —Principles of Construction Project Management

Elective:

—Fundamentals of Construction Estimating

—Understanding Contracting Methods and Contract Documents —Becoming an Effective Field Manager

—Developing a Knowledge of Construction Drawings and Plans —OSHA 30-Hour Construction and Health Safety Outreach —Understanding Contracting Methods and Contract Documents —Understanding Renovation Projects

The OSHA 30-hour Construction and Health Safety Outreach Program must be successfully completed to earn certification. To be awarded certification, a grade of 2.0 (C) is required. Requirements must be completed within four years of initial enrollment.

Courses are offered on weekday evenings and Saturday mornings. Classes run for approxi-mately 2.5 hours. Class meetings range from eight to fourteen, with ten being the norm. Experienced members of the industry teach the courses.

Seminar costs range from: $495 to $550 (per seminar). Tuition amounts may change. Program is based upon the requirements of the Building Contractors Association of New Jersey. http://ce1766.rutgers.edu/ccpd/

Registrar, Center for Continuing Professional Development Office of Continuous Education and Outreach

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 178 Ryders Lane

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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Cook College Office of

Continuing Professional Education Program (OCPE)

Office of Continuing Professional Education, Cook College Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

A variety of certificate programs are available.

Offerings include certification and training for professionals in agricultural production and competitiveness; food science and engineering; nutrition, health and safety; marine and coastal resources; natural resources and the environment; and human and community resource development. Continuing education and professional credits are offered.

Each certification/professional training program has courses that may be taken individually. Certificates of completion will be issued.

Programs of study include:

—Agribusiness: Landscape Management and Commercial Horticulture —Environmental Management Education

—Environment and Public Health Certificate Program —Environmental Laws and Regulations

—Geographic Information Systems/Geomatics and Environmental Planning —Water and Wastewater Management

—NJDEP Permitting Procedures

—Soil and Water Resource Management —Wetland Management

—Recycling

—Food Science and Biotechnology —Youth Development

Courses may be in a workshop format or one-day instructor-led classes. Instructors are faculty and staff of Rutgers University.

Costs range from $30 to $1,500. Grant-funded courses and programs may be free of charge. OCPE actively seeks to define educational and outreach needs and opportunities among current and potential customers. On a self-supporting basis, OCPE offers programs and services that add measurable value to the people and organizations that participate in them. www.rutgers.ce.com

Office of Continuing Professional Education Cook College

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 102 Ryders Lane

New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Telephone: 732/932-9271

Fax: 732/932-1187

Inventory of Community Development Training Programs

Inventory of

Community Development

Training Programs

Prepared by

Stephen P. Finn, Director

Jennifer Lockwood, Research Assistant

Community Development Institute

Center for Urban Policy Research

Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

33 Livingston Avenue, Suite 400

New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1982

732.932.3133, ext. 602, 601

www.policy.rutgers.edu/cupr/cdi

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Contents

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RUTGERS UNIVERSITY–BASED PROGRAMS

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Edward J. Bloustein School of

Planning and Public Policy

Housing and Community Development Certificate

Geomatics Program

Transportation Studies Program

Undergraduate Programs in Urban Studies and Public Health

Graduate Programs in Urban Planning and Policy Development

Public Policy

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY–BASED PROGRAMS

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Appraisal and Assessment (Tax) Administration Program

Appraisal and Assessment (Tax) Administration Program

Educational Facilities Management Program

Educational Facilities Management Program

Municipal Clerk Program

Municipal Clerk Program

Municipal Elected Officials Program

Municipal Elected Officials Program

Municipal Finance Officer Program

Municipal Finance Officer Program

Municipal Law Program (New Jersey)

Municipal Law Program (New Jersey)

New Jersey Local Housing Authority and Redevelopment Agency

Training Program

New Jersey Local Housing Authority and Redevelopment Agency

Training Program

Planning and Zoning Administration Program

Planning and Zoning Administration Program

Public Purchasing Program

Public Purchasing Program

Public Safety Program

Public Works Manager Program (Certified)

Public Works Manager Program (Certified)

Tax Collector Program

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY–BASED PROGRAMS

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Construction Project Management Program

Cook College Office of

Continuing Professional Education Program (OCPE)