membership tiers and services
Explorer (free)
Aimed at: Beginners / those new to Local and Regional Economic Development
- 17-lesson (1 a day) foundation course (2.5 hours teaching)
- Bonus Executive Track Course: Poverty, Inclusion and Inequalities
- Access to community discussion spaces
- Foundation guides (8 disciplines overview)
- Monthly newsletter
- Attend live events (observer status)
Navigator (ยฃ195 annual with 30-day free trial, no payment card required)
Aimed at:
- Early Professional 0-5 years experience
- Those with limited/no CPD budget
- Career changers entering ED
- Consultants needing CPD
Explorer services plus:
- 15 hours of on-demand courses
- Attend live events (observer status)
- Archive of selected podcast episodes
- Full podcast/webinar archive
- Downloadable templates and tools
- Free ebook The Local and Regional Economic Development Handbook (worth ยฃ59)
Founder (ยฃ95 annual with 7-day free trial, no payment card required)
Aimed at:
- Early Professional 0-5 years experience
- Those with limited/no CPD budget
- Career changers entering ED
- Consultants needing CPD
Same services as Navigator Membership
This offer expires on 20 April, where the available membership tier will revert to Navigator access.
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EXPLORER
17-lesson foundation course (2.5 hours teaching)
Access to community discussion spaces
Foundation guides (8 disciplines overview)
Attend live events (observer status)
12 hours of on-demand "Executive Track" courses
Attend live events (full participant)
Downloadable templates and tools
Podcast archive
Fortnightly office hours with Glenn
Career advice consultation
3 x 1-to-1 mentoring sessions
Lifetime discounted full membership
NAVIGATOR
17-lesson foundation course (2.5 hours teaching)
Access to community discussion spaces
Foundation guides (8 disciplines overview)
Attend live events (observer status)
12 hours of on-demand "Executive Track" courses
Attend live events (full participant)
Downloadable templates and tools
Podcast archive
Fortnightly office hours with Glenn
Career advice consultation
3 x 1-to-1 mentoring sessions
Lifetime discounted full membership
FOUNDER (20 SPOTS ONLY)
17-lesson foundation course (2.5 hours teaching)
Access to community discussion spaces
Foundation guides (8 disciplines overview)
Attend live events (observer status)
12 hours of on-demand "Executive Track" courses
Attend live events (full participant)
Downloadable templates and tools
Podcast archive
Fortnightly office hours with Glenn
1x Career advice consultation per year
3 x 1-to-1 mentoring sessions
Lifetime discounted full membership
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