Foundation and ED Academy

Courses

There are 15 hours of courses on this site. Several hours are free, if you join and subscribe (which is free). Other courses are available for a fee or are available as part of the flat all in one subscription. For all paid courses, you can view the introductory lesson for free.

  • £15

Foundation Course in Local and Regional Economic Development

  • Course
  • 17 Lessons

This 2.5-hour course provides an introduction to local and regional economic development. It is suitable for those considering entering the profession, new starters in roles in local and regional economic development and local politicians who are interested in this portfolio, or have just taken responsibility for it.

Economic Development Academy courses aimed at young professionals or new starters

Some course content preview is free for registered members (which is free). Courses can be bought as individual units or for a flat fee

Flat fee membership gets you access to all courses for one year, and a 50% discount on all ebook purchases. Currently priced at £89 vs. individual course costs totalling £135.

ED Academy

  • £25

Enterprise, Industry, Inward Investment and Innovation [ED Academy]

  • Course
  • 18 Lessons

This course discusses the role of industrial development, clusters, enterprise and entrepreneurship, inward investment (including FDI) and innovation in local and regional economic development, with plenty of practical case studies and insights.

  • £35

Employment, Labour Markets, Skills, Inclusion, Poverty and Inequality [ED Academy]

  • Course
  • 22 Lessons

3 hour course on the role of employment, labour markets, skills, inclusion, poverty and inequality in local and regional economic development, and how services and initiatives are delivered.

  • £25

Policy, Strategy and Intelligence [ED Academy]

  • Course
  • 18 Lessons

This Policy, Strategy and Intelligence course focuses on how to develop robust economic policies and strategies informed by data-driven insights. Topics covered include: • Understanding Economics and Economic Trends • The Role of Policy in Local and Regional Economic Development • The Role of Strategy • Being Informed - The Role of Intelligence, Evidence, Foresighting, Forecasting and Analysis

  • £20

Management, Practice and The Executive's Toolkit [ED Academy]

  • Course
  • 12 Lessons

An executive toolkit for economic development professionals. - Set clear and relevant objectives that achieve impact - Create and design winning ideas for projects, initiatives and services - Write effective board and committee papers

  • Free

Introduction to Local and Regional Economic Development [ED Academy]

  • Course
  • 10 Lessons

This course covers the need and rationale for local and regional economic development, an overview of themes and functions, and discussion of the global megatrends affecting every locality and region. This course is free, but you do need to create a membership login, which is free - see the top right hand corner of the menu bar to join.