Leadership and Management
Basic Economic Development Course
With the well-being and quality of life of communities at the center of their work, economic development professionals take on many roles. This includes positions in private corporations such as real estate firms, urban development businesses, workforce agencies, government, public-private partnerships, and nonprofit organizations. No matter what your career focus, USF’s Basic Economic Development Course can prepare you for whichever role you choose. Gain the business skills to facilitate sustainable growth, expand jobs, enhance community prosperity, and provide for a better living and working experience.
USF's Basic Economic Development Course is accredited by the International Economic Development Council and the American Planning Association. You’ll earn the tools you need to gain a competitive edge and excel in a variety of roles in the economic development profession. The Basic Economic Development Course has been offered by USF for 47 years and it is now hosted by USF Corporate Training and Professional Education.
Cirriculum & Course Details
As a participant, you will explore foundational elements of economic development in a short burst of immersive learning, expanding your knowledge of best practices related to a wide array of topics:
- Business retention and expansion
- Strategic planning
- Marketing/attraction
- Economic development finance
- Small business and entrepreneurship development
- Community/neighborhood development
- Real estate development and reuse
- Workforce development
- Managing economic development organizations
This three-day program is accredited by the International Economic Development Council and must contain the required number of instructional hours for the organization’s standards. All modules must be completed to earn a certificate.
Requirements
To include, but not limited to individuals interested in qualifying to sit for the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) examination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should enroll?
- Economic development professionals.
- Public officials or staff engaged in economic development.
- Members of local development organizations.
Why choose this program?
- Join a program with a 47-year history of preparing professionals for their roles in economic development.
- Earn a credential backed by a major research university.
- Qualify to sit for the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) examination, the most prestigious designation in the field.
- Gain a credential that is accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and the American Planning Association (APA) Florida Chapter Sun Coast.
Tutition and Funding Sources
As noncredit training programs, our courses are ineligible for traditional federally subsidized financial resources.
- Possible funding through CareerSource
We’re pleased to offer a 10% discount to USF alumni, USF faculty and staff, USF faculty and staff family members, USF students and veterans on the following courses and programs:
· Human Resource Management Programs
· K-12 Summer Camps
· Process Improvement Programs
· Project Management Programs*
*Excludes the already discounted PMP® Exam Preparation Course
· Test Preparation Courses (SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT and LSAT)
How to Receive the Discount
The discount can be applied only at time of registration. Simply register for your
course online and use one of the following discount codes during the checkout process:
· USF Alumni Association Members: USFAAM
· USF Faculty and Staff:* USFFS
· USF Faculty and Staff Family Members: SUMMEROFUSF
· USF Students: USFS
· Veterans: USFVA
If you have questions or technical issues in applying a discount, call us at 813-974-0950.
* The discount is not valid for courses paid for by a USF Department. It is only valid for self-pay students.
Policies & Procedures
COURSE FEES
Course fees must be paid before beginning a class. Fees are posted for each course.
Some programs have special registration procedures and requirements. These are posted
on the program/course web page.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and company-approved purchase orders payable to USF Corporate Training and Professional Education. Personal checks, money orders, and cash are not accepted per university policy.
ATTENDANCE
To complete our open enrollment noncredit courses satisfactorily, you must attend
75 percent of multiple class meetings. One-day classes require full-day attendance.
Some courses/programs may have additional completion requirements. Check the program
description for details and/or check with your instructor. No course re-sits are allowed
(participants that have not met the attendance requirement and are seeking a letter
of completion for a course may re-register at full cost of attendance for a future
offering).
COURSE WITHDRAWALS/REFUNDS
USF reserves the right to cancel any noncredit course, in which case registration
fees are fully refunded. If it becomes necessary for USF to cancel, postpone or combine
courses, or change a course location, you will be notified by email or phone. It is
important that we have your current contact information. If a course is cancelled,
you will receive a full refund. If a registration is received after the enrollment
limit has been reached, a full refund will be issued.
Withdrawals/Refunds from Corporate Training and Professional Education courses must be in writing, prior to the course start time. Fees are associated with withdrawals/refunds.
Submit requests via email to barnesk@usf.edu. No Withdrawals or Refunds will be issued after course start date.
Allow 5-7 working days for credit card refunds and 6-8 weeks for check refunds.
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Course Partners
Quick Details
Format: In person
Duration: 3 days
Cost: $895
Connect with a program advisor
Kathy Barnes, M.S.Ed.
Schedule a call
barnesk@usf.edu