Self-paced online course

Permitting Process Course

Learn how development and building permits work: pre-application meetings, site plans, plan review, inspections and keeping projects on schedule.

$97 · one-time payment · secure checkout

Course curriculum

01

The permitting landscape

Projects need different approvals at different stages. This lesson maps land-use approvals, site plans, building permits and occupancy.

02

Pre-application and due diligence

Early conversations save months. You learn how to prepare for pre-application meetings and what to ask staff.

03

Site plans and submittals

Complete submittals move faster. This lesson covers site plan requirements, checklists and coordinating consultants.

04

Plan review and comments

Most projects get comments. Learn how to track, respond to and resolve review comments efficiently.

05

Inspections and occupancy

Construction triggers inspections. You learn the inspection sequence, failed-inspection recovery and certificate of occupancy.

06

Timelines and budgets

Permitting time is project cost. This lesson covers building realistic schedules and budgeting for fees and consultants.

What you’ll be able to do

  • Map the permits a project needs, from land use to certificate of occupancy
  • Prepare complete submittals that reduce review cycles
  • Work effectively with planning and building department staff
  • Track reviews, comments and inspections
  • Build realistic permitting timelines and budgets

Who it’s for

  • Developers' staff, project managers, owners and real estate professionals who need to move projects through local permitting.

Price

$97

one-time payment

Enroll — $97

Self-paced online course. After checkout, open it from My Courses using the account you checked out with.

Questions

Is this legal advice?

No. Rules vary by city, county and state. Use the course to learn the process and the questions to ask, then confirm specifics with your local planning department or a land-use attorney.

How do I get it?

Self-paced online course. After checkout, open it from My Courses using the account you checked out with.

What if it isn’t right for me?

Refunds are handled under our Refund & Returns Policy. Questions: contact us.

About this courseThis is a self-paced educational course. Completing it does not award a professional certification, license, degree or academic credit, and it does not count toward any licensing or continuing-education requirement. It is not real estate or property management pre-licensing or continuing-education coursework, and it is not legal, tax, financial or investment advice. Follow your licensing authority's rules and your brokerage's policies.

Permitting Process Course

Learn how development and building permits work: pre-application meetings, site plans, plan review, inspections and keeping projects on schedule.

Enroll — $97
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