WPD University
WPD-U Registration is Open!
The Women & Planning Division (WPD) is excited to launch WPD-U, a professional development series developed and facilitated by Corrin Wendell, AICP, founder and president of Future Focus Strategies. WPD-U responds to members' most requested professional development topics, equipping women planners with the skills, confidence, and strategies to lead...and thrive. Participants will leave each interactive “course” with practical takeaways, new skills, a work product, or next steps, including exclusive access to WPD's peer support and mutual learning platform. Join us for a single course or enroll in the full semester for a deeper, more transformative experience. All courses are capped at 50 participants to provide a meaningful experience. Register for the full semester so we can save you a seat in the next three courses! Your registration includes live webinar course(s), materials and resources targeted to the course goals, and exclusive access to WPD's peer support and mutual learning platform (Discord).
Program Features:
- Four (4) interactive, skills-based courses over the school year (Sept–June).
- Register for courses a-la-carte or enroll for the full “semester.”*
- 50% discount on registration for WPD members (for individual courses and full semester registration).**
- Certification of Completion for each course, and a "Diploma" for completing the full WPD-U curriculum.
- 2.5 CM credits for each course.
*Participants registering for the full semester will receive an email with their registration for courses 102, 103, and 104, when registration for those courses open. Cost of full semester registration is based on number of courses remaining in semester at time of registration).
**Look for the member discount code in your next Division communication. If you have not received your code, please email women.apa@gmail.com
WPD 104: Plan U — Strategic Career Development
June 4, 2026, at 1-2:30pm (EDT)
Calling all women! Chart intentional career pathways and position yourself for leadership.
Your career is your most important project—plan it with intention. In this session, you’ll step back from the day-to-day and chart a roadmap for your professional growth. Through guided exercises, you’ll clarify your values, identify opportunities, and set actionable goals that align with your purpose and passions. You’ll leave with a personalized career development plan to help you navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and lead your career on your own terms.
Agenda highlights:
- Visioning: Where do you want your career to go?
- Mapping: Strategic steps to get there (mentorship, networking, credentials).
- Peer coaching: Share challenges and opportunities with others.
- Career toolkit: Resources for advancing to the next level.
2025-2026 Course Catalog
Previous Courses
WPD 101: Be U — Leading With Authenticity (past event held September 10)
WPD 102: Val-U — Salary Negotiation & Career Growth (December 2, 2025 at 1-2:30pm eastern)
WPD 103: Brand U — Storytelling & Public Speaking (March 5, 2026, at 1-2:30pm eastern)