CEUs
1.2
Section Number
254PRC159
Instruction Method
Online class
Developing and Writing Effective CEQA Documents
Online
Learn a step-by-step approach to preparing and writing CEQA documents. Project managers will learn how to set up their projects to improve author efficiency, effectiveness and client satisfaction. CEQA authors will gain skills for writing clear, concise CEQA sections that address client needs. Editors will receive a complete overview of the document preparation process and their role in that process. In this activities-based workshop, you will discuss outlining, write sections, develop techniques for tracking references and critique project start-up packets and other materials.
Association Credits
American Planning Assoc (AICP)
12.00 AICP hoursSection Notes
This is an online, remote learning course, which consists of 12 hours of content and curriculum that is taught with pre-recorded lectures as well as at least one mandatory live Zoom session with the instructor(s). Pre-recorded lectures and live sessions are accessed via our Canvas learning system and Zoom. This course is the same length as a standard 2 day, in-person course, please be sure to plan your schedule accordingly.
This course is open May 12 – May 15, 2026, with mandatory live sessions on May 12-May 15 9:30 AM-12:00 PM PST and optional, but highly recommended, live sessions May 12-May 15 1:00 - 2:00 PM PST.
Attendance of the mandatory live sessions is required to receive credit for this course.
We cannot extend course access beyond 11:59 PM on last day of class, so students pursuing a late enrollment acknowledge that they will have less time to complete the materials. Please contact the course representative with any questions.
Refund Deadline: May 4, 2026. Refunds and/or enrollment transfers will not be approved after this date.
Refund Deadline CEQA Practitioner Students: 7 Days Before the First Course in the program
Enrollment Policies
Drop requests (withdraw with a refund) will be approved, less a $30 processing fee, if the request is received by the Refund deadline: 5/4/2026. Refunds and/or enrollment transfers will not be approved after this date. Click here to view complete enrollment policy information including details on withdrawals and transfers.
Refund Deadline CEQA Practitioner Students: 7 Days Before the First Course in the program
Discounts
APA
APA
Members can receive 10% discount on the course fee by entering the Coupon Code. If you don’t have your association discount code, contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services at (800) 752-0881.
Info Session Discount
Info Session Discount
Attendees of UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Information Sessions may be eligible for $100 discount on a class by entering the Coupon Code provided at the Information Session. Contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services office, at (800) 752-0881, if you have questions about this discount.
AEP
AEP
Members can receive 10% discount on the course fee by entering the Coupon Code. If you don’t have your association discount code, contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services at (800) 752-0881.
CEQA10
CEQA10
10% discount on final elective course for students who enroll and pre-pay for all five courses in the program. A code will be provided for enrollment upon application approval.