NCI Charrette Planner Certificate 3 Day Training Note: Introduction to NCI Dynamic Planning and Continuing Dynamic Planning trainings previously comprised this certificate. "This course provided me with the details required to explain to clients the complexities, and value added, associated with a charrette process." - Andrew Raus, Bergman Associates

The popular NCI Dynamic Planning training has been revised to reflect the latest tools and techniques in The Charrette Handbook. The NCI Dynamic Planning process provides holistic solutions to design and public involvement obstacles encountered in most conventional planning processes. This intensive training is intended for professionals who will plan or sponsor a charrette. Anyone involved in public or private projects with significant public involvement will benefit from the exploration of NCI Dynamic Planning tools and methods. Participants will gain the confidence to use these tools and techniques for their own unique projects.

For specific information and registration options, please follow the link below: August 4-6, Harvard University Graduate School of Design October 20-22 Portland, OR

Instructors are experienced charrette practitioners who will provide you with an overview of the NCI Dynamic Planning and charrette process that includes answers to the following questions: What are the keys to collaborative planning? What are the most successful public involvement processes? How does the NCI charrette work? When should an NCI charrette be used? Participants will learn how charrettes: Build public trust Resolve community conflicts related to growth issues Provide win-win solutions Create feasible smart growth plans Result in more certain planning and approvals processes Eliminate the need for costly rework Course Content: The purpose of this training is to teach the fundamentals of designing and running a successful project using an NCI charrette and to give participants a practical understanding of the power of Dynamic Planning in creating healthy communities. It is an advanced course for serious planning practitioners. You will gain a practical, working knowledge of the most advanced tools and techniques used by the leaders of the field. Depending on your skill and experience level, upon completion of the course you will be able to host or conduct an NCI charrette. Using the Case Study Method, You Will Learn:

Charrette Preparation:
	Project Mission: write the element of the project mission that will serve as the guidepost for the project management team
	Charrette Products List: develop the list of documents that dictate the Charrette schedule and team make-up
	Stakeholder Analysis and Outreach (newly expanded): learn how to identify, qualify and connect with the people that will make or break your project
	Project Complexity Analysis: analyze your project’s complexity level to help you decide the length of the charrette
	Dynamic Planning Roadmap: design an entire project process following the three phase Dynamic Planning Process
	Charrette Ready Plan: develop the complete steps for becoming “Charrette ready” and in doing so answer the question “when can we do the charrette?”
	Charrette Schedule: create a day-by-day schedule for your charrette, including public meetings, open houses and stakeholder meetings
Charrette Facilitation:
	Hands-on Workshop: learn how to run an interactive public workshop for creating a shared vision

What you will be doing:
	Creating a learning environment for you and your fellow participants by describing your most challenging projects
	Performing a series of engaging hands-on educational exercises using real case studies that teach you how to prepare for a successful charrette
	Learning from the most famous charrette successes and failures

Skill Building Exercises:
	How to get quick consensus on values, visions, and action items
	How to lead a project team through a comprehensive project planning meeting using Dynamic Planning
	How to get all viewpoints to participate by using stakeholder analysis and outreach
	How to schedule different types of NCI charrettes

Registration:
This 3-day, intensive training will be offered to the public several times per year. Register through the NCI website or partnering organizations. See the above calendar for upcoming trainings. This training is also available in-house at your location. Please contact us for details and availability.

This course is accredited with the AIA for 19.5 continuing education system (CES) units and with the AICP for 10 certification maintenance (CM) credits.