2008 Professional Certification Program

REGISTER NOW FOR MARCH 2008 CLASSES BY CLICKING HERE

California Downtown Association , in partnership with California State University San Bernardino’s College of Extended Learning is pleased to offer a professional certification program in the discipline of downtown and business improvement district management.

Those who successfully complete the program will receive certification awarded by the College of Extended Learning designating them as a “Certified Downtown Professional” (CDP). In addition, students will earn continuing education credits (CEU’s), a nationally recognized measurement of continuing education, and a permanent transcript at the university will be created.

Gain the skills you need and the recognition you deserve through this unique university-sponsored certificate program, designed especially for those working in the field of downtown revitalization. In partnership with the California Downtown Association (CDA), the College of Extended Learning at Cal State San Bernardino is proud to offer in winter 2008 the first two courses in the four-part series of courses.

Course I

Course Title: Downtown Revitalization as a Practice: Context, Trends and Tools

Course Number: EECR 1346 Schedule Number/Fee: 23697EQ / $450.00

Description: Surveys the history of downtown in the U.S.; provides approaches to, and tools for downtown revitalization programs, as well as a review of how downtown fits into the local economy; culminates with the changing role and current trends of downtowns in the modern economy. ____________________________

Units: 1.4 CEUs

Location: PALM DESERT-CSUSB, Palm Desert Campus, IW-120 Date(s)/Date(s): Tuesday and Wednesday, March 25-26 (2 meetings)

Time(s): 8:30 am-4:30 pm Instructor: Al Zelinka Registration Deadline: 2008-03-11

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Course II

Course Title: Legislation Governing Downtown Areas and Revitalization Activities Category: California Downtown Association Professional Certificate Program

Course Number: EECR 1357 Schedule Number/Fee: 23698EQ / $450.00

Description: Examines redevelopment law, BID legislations, non-profits, boards, working with local political authorities, historical preservation and other legislation. ________________________

Units: 1.4 CEUs

Location: PALM DESERT-CSUSB, Palm Desert Campus, IW-120

Date(s)/Date(s): Thursday and Friday, March 27-28 (2 meetings)

Time(s): 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Registration Deadline: 2008-03-13 * Instructor: John A. Lambeth

Click this link to register online at CSUSB