Bloustein Online Continuing Education Program (BOCEP) provides professional development to those who work in urban planning, community and economic development, public or social policy, or related fields. We offer Internet-based courses in community and economic development, leadership and management, planning law and legal issues, smart growth and sustainable development, and urban design and placemaking. Follow the links below to learn more about BOCEP. This program is produced by the Bloustein School's Professional Development Institute.

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New: Information about continuing education and undergraduate credits
Beginning in the 2007-2008 year, some BOCEP courses will be eligible for one undergraduate credit each.

Some BOCEP courses have been or are eligible for 14 continuing education credits under the American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance program.

Here's what some course graduates say about BOCEP:

“I find myself employing the information I gained in the urban design program a year after the classes ended. The classes were structured in such a manner as to provide real-world applicability, but also to spark the interest of the student to continue self-education. A year removed from my last BOCEP class, and I am still utilizing skills and information daily that I garnered in the classes. I am a better economic development professional as a result of BOCEP and my clients are better off as well. I have recommended BOCEP to many and I will be back for more classes--I would be foolish not to!”

Chuck D’Aprix
Principal, Economic Development Visions
Washington D.C.

"Very well done. I'm hoping to have other members of my staff take these courses on the next go around. This really fit in with my very busy schedule and gave me the opportunity to think a lot and learn more that I would have if the only choice was an on location course."

Arthur Ientilucci
Director of Zoning, City of Rochester
Rochester, New York

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