This two-semester program, similar to a college course, is designed to provide students with a basic operating knowledge of the procedural and technical aspects for accomplishing plan approval in the Northern Virginia land development process. These classes address all practical aspects of land development, often including interactive exercises. 

Note: Professionals must successfully complete both Semesters and the appropriate Jurisdictional Sequence(s) to establish DPE-eligibility. (Land Development Engineering classes do not qualify as PD Electives.)

This two-semester program, similar to a college course, is designed to provide students with a basic operating knowledge of the procedural and technical aspects for accomplishing plan approval in the Northern Virginia land development process. These classes address all practical aspects of land development, often including interactive exercises. 

Note: Professionals must successfully complete both Semesters and the appropriate Jurisdictional Sequence(s) to establish DPE-eligibility. (Land Development Engineering classes do not qualify as PD Electives.)


This one-day course will be presented in room 122 in the Herrity Building at the Fairfax County Government Center in Fairfax. (Required to establish DPE-eligibility in Fairfax County.)

This one-day course will be presented in the Purcellville Room at the Loudoun County Government Center in Leesburg. (Required to establish DPE-eligibility in Loudoun County.)