Short Courses

UDIA Victoria’s short courses range from online education sessions to half day intensive courses and one-day courses. and are designed for urban development graduates and professionals. They have been developed in collaboration with industry leaders and our UDIA members to provide practical knowledge on key policy changes and meet the demands of the industry.

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Half Day Courses

One Day Courses

Half Day Courses

Planning Fundamentals

This UDIA Planning Fundamentals half day course will provide you with the opportunity to improve your knowledge of the key planning questions and challenges that you would like to explore.

This Session Covers

  • The planning context – why planning is important, and how an understanding of basic planning principles can add value to a development or subdivision project.  
  • Preparing planning permit applications – differences between preparing planning applications for development versus subdivision in terms of process and the important things to consider.  
  • Working with Council – understanding council officer perspectives on development and subdivision projects to help you  develop a positive relationship with council.  This topic will also cover some common key challenges when working with councils through the planning process.
  • Levies and charges – the basics of development and infrastructure contributions, GAIC, biodiversity contributions and tips on how these charges can work for your development.  
  • Policy changes – how the State government’s new Housing Statement is changing planning in Greenfields

One Day Courses

Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs)

Our practical, expert-led one-day course provides insights on how to navigate CHMP processes as required under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006. These important processes ensure Aboriginal cultural heritage is protected before, during and after land development.

If you work in land development in areas of potential Aboriginal heritage significance, this course will build your knowledge and give you the tools to navigate Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs).

Feasibility and Financing Fundamentals

Explore the financial foundations of residential development in Victoria through a hands-on, expert-led course. Covering feasibility analysis, cash flow modelling, and financing structures, this program includes real-life case studies and a practical workshop to apply the fundamentals learnt throughout the day.

Improve your understanding of how to undertake feasibility assessments and gain the knowledge required to make recommendations on the viability of a proposed development or project.

Future-Focused Planning in Victoria

This course offers a detailed exploration of strategic property planning and marketing within the state’s planning system. It covers the role of Planning Panels Victoria, the planning process, and stakeholder engagement, alongside strategies for aligning branding and market insights with long-term development goals. Participants also examine state planning policy, planning permits, infrastructure contributions, and the impact of technology on property sales and buyer engagement.

Placemaking and Community Engagement

Join leading experts for an intensive course exploring key aspects of development in Victoria. Dive into Urban Planning, learn how Strategic Placemaking shapes vibrant communities, and discover best practices in Community Engagement.

The day includes interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and a guided site tour of a development project – offering practical insights you can apply immediately.

Perfect for professionals looking to deepen their knowledge and contribute to the future of Victorian communities.

Strategic Sales and Marketing

In an increasingly competitive market, an effective marketing strategy isn’t just an advantage – it’s essential to the success of any project.

Register for this expert-led one-day course, which explores the intersection of strategic marketing, property development, sales and technology – emphasising the importance of aligning brand positioning with long-term business objectives.

A real-world marketing case study will bring these concepts to life, showcasing how strategies can be practically applied to current and future projects.

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