CAPZO Certification - Certified Alabama Planning & Zoning Official

The Alabama Planning Institute has become one of the leading training programs in the nation for planning commissions, board of zoning adjustment members, and similar officials.

UNA Center for Learning and Professional Development & The Alabama Planning Institute are proud to offer Certified Alabama Planning & Zoning Official Training (CAPZO) certification and recertification courses on a regular basis. 

How does certification benefit my community and me?

Certification gives evidence to your community that you have gained the knowledge and skills needed to serve most effectively in your appointed position. Your community, in turn, benefits from having its staff, local officials, PC, and BZA members with a solid foundation in the operations of the commission and the board.

Who should become certified

Local Planning Commission Members, Board of Adjustment Members, Mayors, City Council Members, Zoning & Building Staff, City Clerks, County Commissioners, County Administrators, County Engineers, City & County Attorneys, Anyone involved with local growth issues

For more information on how to earn and maintain certification, click here or email Hannah Thompson

 

UPCOMING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

 

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Rescheduled for October 3, 2024

CERTIFIED ALABAMA PLANNING & ZONING OFFICIAL TRAINING

*RECERTIFICATION*

 

Topic: "COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN'S AND OUT'S: EVALUATION & UPDATE"

Thursday Daytime Class

Location: Online via ZOOM

Instructor: Melissa Bailey

Thursday (1:00 - 4:30 pm CT)

REGISTER HERE

SEPTEMBER 24, 25, & 26, 2024

CERTIFIED ALABAMA PLANNING & ZONING OFFICIAL TRAINING

 

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday Evening Classes

Location: Online via ZOOM

Instructor: Andy Alexander

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday (5:30 pm - 9:00 pm CT)

REGISTER HERE

OCTOBER 10, 2024

CERTIFIED ALABAMA PLANNING & ZONING OFFICIAL TRAINING

 

Thursday Daytime Classes

Location: University of North Alabama (541 West College St. in Florence, AL 35630)

Instructor: Melissa Bailey

Thursday (8:30 am – 4:30 pm CT)

REGISTER HERE

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

CERTIFIED ALABAMA PLANNING & ZONING OFFICIAL TRAINING

 

Thursday Daytime Class

Location: Online via ZOOM

Instructor: Melissa Bailey

Thursday (8:30 am – 4:30 pm CT)

REGISTER HERE