Real Estate Development and Planning Training Course

This course equips participants with practical skills to plan, design, finance, and execute real estate development projects. It focuses on the full development lifecycle including feasibility analysis, land acquisition, project planning, approvals, construction coordination, and project delivery. Participants will learn how to transform land into viable, profitable, and sustainable real estate developments.

Target Groups

• Real estate developers and investors
• Urban planners and land use professionals
• Architects and construction managers
• Project managers and engineers
• Government housing and planning officers
• Property consultants and estate agents
• Financial analysts in real estate
• Students in real estate, architecture, and planning
• Anyone involved in property development

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the real estate development lifecycle
• Conduct feasibility studies for development projects
• Evaluate land suitability and acquisition processes
• Design development plans and project frameworks
• Manage approvals and regulatory requirements
• Estimate project costs and financing needs
• Coordinate construction and project execution
• Assess risks in real estate development
• Apply sustainable development principles
• Deliver successful real estate projects

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Real Estate Development

• Overview of real estate development
• Development lifecycle stages
• Roles of key stakeholders
• Market drivers and trends
• Types of development projects

Module 2: Land Acquisition and Site Analysis

• Land selection criteria
• Site feasibility and suitability studies
• Land acquisition processes
• Due diligence in land purchase
• Environmental and legal considerations

Module 3: Feasibility Studies and Project Viability

• Market feasibility analysis
• Financial feasibility assessment
• Technical feasibility considerations
• Risk assessment in development
• Decision-making frameworks

Module 4: Project Planning and Design

• Development planning principles
• Conceptual design and layout planning
• Infrastructure planning
• Space utilization and optimization
• Integration of stakeholders

Module 5: Regulatory Approvals and Compliance

• Planning permissions and permits
• Zoning and land use regulations
• Environmental impact assessments
• Building codes and standards
• Compliance processes and documentation

Module 6: Real Estate Financing and Budgeting

• Sources of development finance
• Project budgeting and cost estimation
• Cash flow planning
• Investor relations and funding structures
• Financial risk management

Module 7: Construction Management

• Construction planning and scheduling
• Contractor selection and management
• Quality control and supervision
• Procurement of materials and services
• Project monitoring and reporting

Module 8: Project Risk Management

• Identifying development risks
• Financial and market risks
• Legal and regulatory risks
• Construction and operational risks
• Risk mitigation strategies

Module 9: Sustainable Real Estate Development

• Green building principles
• Environmental sustainability in development
• Energy efficiency and resource management
• Smart and resilient infrastructure
• Sustainable urban planning

Module 10: Capstone Project and Case Studies

• Real-world real estate development case studies
• Group project: developing a full real estate project plan
• Simulation of feasibility, planning, and execution stages
• Costing and approval exercise
• Emerging trends in real estate development, smart cities, climate-resilient infrastructure, AI-assisted urban planning, and sustainable construction technologies