Entries Open for Education and Training Listing in Digital Planning Directory
Digital Planning Directory is now accepting entries for the Education and Training Listing. Submit your programme by 15 October to be featured.
Entries Open for Education and Training Listing in Digital Planning Directory
[Click here to read the full eligibility criteria and submission details]
Application Form Links
- For established courses, please submit via Education Listing – Established Course Submission
- For upcoming courses, please submit via Education Listing – Upcoming Course Submission
- For training programmes, please submit via Training Listing Submission
About the Digital Planning Education and Training Listing
Seed-funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), the Digital Planning Directory was launched in January 2025 by the Digital Task Force for Planning. The Directory has quickly established itself as a central resource for the sector, currently featuring 120 digital service providers and 120 case studies, and reaching over 26,000 users since its launch.
Building on this success, the Digital Task Force for Planning is developing a Digital Planning Education and Training Listing, which will be hosted on the Directory in 2026. This free, publicly accessible resource will showcase digital planning education programmes and training opportunities in spatial planning, giving institutions an industry-recognised platform to highlight their digital planning education and training offerings.
Purpose of the Listing
The Digital Planning Directory Education and Training Listing aims to:
- Map current educational and training offerings in digital planning, making it easier for students and professionals to find relevant learning opportunities.
- Enhance the visibility and discoverability of programmes and courses, positioning listed institutions as leaders in digital planning education.
- Attract students and learners by highlighting high-quality, innovative, and forward-thinking content.
- Support collaboration in developing shared or modular training opportunities for mid-career professionals and local planning authorities.
- Encourage universities and training providers to embed digital content into their curricula or services, particularly where accreditation, resources, or awareness may otherwise limit adoption.
Scope of Disciplines Covered
The Directory adopts an inclusive approach, recognising the breadth of spatial planning and related fields. Cross-disciplinary courses from non-planning disciplines (e.g., computer science, environmental sciences) are welcome to apply if they include digital content directly applicable to spatial planning.
Relevant disciplines include (but are not limited to):
- Planning (town, country, and spatial planning)
- Urban Analytics
- Smart City Technologies
- Urban Studies
- Geography
- Transport Planning
- Architecture and Urban Design
- Landscape Architecture
- Environmental Studies
- Housing Studies
- Real Estate and Land Surveying
- Computer Science
- Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and drone technologies
- Civil Engineering
- Social Sciences
- Environmental Psychology & Neuroscience
- Ecology
- Public Health
- Behavioural Science
- Geological Engineering
Timeline and Updates:
| Milestone | Timeline |
| Call for Entries Opens | 9 September – 15 October 2025 |
| Assessment | 16 October – November 2025 |
| Notification and Clarification | November – December 2025 |
| Web Development & Content Input | December 2025 – Early 2026 |
| Directory Launch | Early 2026 |
The listing will aim to be updated annually, with a reminder email sent to all listed providers. Providers may request ad hoc updates throughout the year if course content or structure changes significantly.
Support and Queries
For questions about eligibility or submissions, please contact Dr Wei Yang, Digital Task Force for Planning at: info@digital4planning.com.
Application Form Links
- For established courses, please submit via Education Listing – Established Course Submission
- For upcoming courses, please submit via Education Listing – Upcoming Course Submission
- For training programmes, please submit via Training Listing Submission
