Position yourself at the center of Florida’s growth with UCF’s Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning. This 18-credit program is designed to sharpen your skills and expand your knowledge in community, urban, and regional planning — especially critical as Central Florida experiences rapid development and change.
Ideal for working professionals, career changers, or current planners seeking a competitive edge, this flexible certificate is offered fully online or in a mixed-mode format at UCF Downtown. You’ll explore key areas like land use, transportation, and environmental policy, preparing you to tackle real planning challenges in one of the state’s fastest-growing regions.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your resume or take a step toward the urban and regional planning master’s program, this certificate helps you build your planning skills.
Possible Careers
- Community Development Specialist
- Environmental Planning Consultant
- Policy Analyst
- Transportation Policy Coordinator
- Urban Planner
Location
Experience planning where it’s happening — right in the heart of downtown Orlando. At UCF Downtown, you’re immersed in the region’s planning hub, surrounded by government offices, private firms, and community organizations. From walking to meetings with local agencies to attending industry events just minutes from class, this location turns your education into hands-on opportunity and real-world connection.