The Specialized Course in Active City Planning is an international professional certification program designed to equip urban planners, architects, municipal managers, sports and health professionals with advanced knowledge and practical tools to design active, healthy, and people-centered cities.
This course focuses on integrating physical activity, urban design, public space planning, and sustainable development to improve quality of life, social cohesion, and public health in cities.
Course Objectives
Participants in this course will be able to:
•Understand the concept and principles of Active Cities
•Design urban environments that promote walking, cycling, and physical activity
•Integrate sport, health, and urban planning policies
•Apply international best practices in active urban design
•Support sustainable urban development and social well-being
•Strengthen professional skills for municipal and city-level projects
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for:
•Urban and regional planners
•Architects and civil engineers
•Municipal and local government officials
•Sports, health, and physical activity professionals
•Urban designers and landscape architects
•Researchers, students, and policy makers
•NGOs and organizations working in urban development and public health
Course Structure & Delivery
•Format: Online / Hybrid (international participants)
•Language: English
•Duration: 5 days
•Dates: September 18–22, 2026
•Certification: Official Specialist Certificate in Active City Planning
Certification
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive an international Specialist Certification in Active City Planning, issued by the organizing institutions.
This certification can be used for:
•Professional development
•Municipal and urban projects
•International cooperation and programs
•Academic and practical portfolios
Why Join This Course?
•Learn from international experts
•Gain practical and applicable knowledge
•Enhance your professional profile
•Network with participants from different countries
•Be part of the global movement toward active and healthy cities
Registration Information
•Registration Deadline: August 30, 2026
•Registration Fee: $200
•Website: www.ifmst.org
•Email: info@ifmst.org
