Training on Urban Sanitation Planning and Implementation for Sustainable Cities
Course Overview
This course provides practical knowledge and tools to design and implement effective and inclusive urban sanitation systems. Participants will explore planning frameworks, infrastructure options, and policy mechanisms that address the complex challenges of sanitation in urban areas—including informal settlements. Through real-world case studies and participatory methods, the course emphasizes sustainable, equitable, and resilient sanitation strategies tailored to growing cities.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Urban and municipal planners
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Sanitation and WASH engineers
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City council and public health officials
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NGO and humanitarian staff
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Urban development consultants
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Policy makers and regulators
Course Level: Intermediate
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Improves urban health and quality of life through safe and dignified sanitation services.
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Ensures cost-effective, scalable solutions for growing cities.
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Enhances reputation as a leader in sustainable urban development.
Personal Impact
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Builds in-demand skills for careers in urban development and public service.
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Supports progression into senior planning, leadership, or advisory roles.
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Equips participants to lead and champion integrated urban sanitation initiatives.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Apply principles of urban sanitation planning in different contexts
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Understand the components of citywide inclusive sanitation (CWIS)
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Identify appropriate sanitation technologies for urban and peri-urban areas
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Plan for inclusive services in informal settlements
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Design institutional, financial, and policy mechanisms for sustainable urban sanitation
Course Outline
Module 1: Urban Sanitation Context & Planning Principles
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Urban sanitation challenges and drivers
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Overview of planning tools and frameworks (CWIS, FSM)
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Sanitation service chains and value chain thinking
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Stakeholder roles and inter-sectoral coordination
Module 2: Infrastructure Options for Urban Sanitation
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On-site, off-site, and hybrid systems
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Decentralized vs centralized treatment solutions
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Urban sewerage network planning
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Urban drainage and stormwater integration
Module 3: Sanitation in Informal Settlements
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Understanding urban slum dynamics
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Community-led and shared sanitation models
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Participatory planning approaches
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Social inclusion and gender-sensitive sanitation
Module 4: Financial and Institutional Planning
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Urban sanitation financing models
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Tariffs, subsidies, and cost recovery strategies
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Institutional arrangements and regulation
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Engaging private sector in sanitation services
Module 5: Sustainability, Resilience & Monitoring
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Climate-resilient sanitation infrastructure
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Waste reuse, resource recovery, and circular approaches
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Monitoring and evaluating urban sanitation projects
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Scaling successful models across urban areas
Prerequisites
Course Administration and Investment
Whether you join us in a physical boardroom or through our virtual campus, we’ve designed every administrative detail for a seamless, professional experience.
Our fees are all inclusive during course hours.
- Covered: High level tuition, comprehensive materials (digital + physical), mid morning and afternoon refreshments, a full executive lunch, and any scheduled study visits or site tours.
- Not covered: Travel, visa fees, medical/travel insurance, personal expenses, and accommodation.
From registration to the classroom, we keep things clear and efficient.
- Registration: Find your preferred schedule, click “Register,” complete the form, and submit. Need help? Talk to us directly.
- Pre Course Assessment: After registering, you’ll receive a diagnostic survey to help facilitators tailor content to your needs.
- Joining Instructions: Once fees are paid, you’ll receive a Delegate Welcome Pack at least 7 days before the start date (venue maps, virtual access links, and pre reading materials).
We provide premium environments optimized for adult learning and networking.
- Physical Venues: Premium 4 star and 5 star executive boardrooms across our global host cities, with high tier catering.
- Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT): High definition, interactive platforms featuring breakout rooms, digital whiteboards, and live technical support.
- NITA and Regulatory Compliance: Administrative processes align with national training authorities.
You’ll leave with tools that extend the course value far beyond the final day.
- ForElite Learner Kit: A physical or digital course manual, proprietary templates, and a curated toolkit of industry standard SOPs.
- On Site / In App Support: Dedicated course coordinators handle technical, dietary, or logistical inquiries in real time.
We validate your commitment to excellence with internationally recognized credentials.
- Attendance Tracking: Rigorous daily logging to meet corporate and regulatory accreditation requirements.
- Verifiable Credentials: Upon successful completion, you receive a certificate of course completion.
Our relationship with you doesn’t end when the course closes.
- Feedback & ROI Reporting: Detailed post course evaluations to give sponsors clear insight into training impact.
- Alumni Network Access: Every delegate joins the ForElite Alumni Network for ongoing peer to peer learning and exclusive webinars.
When is the next intake?
UpdatedWe offer customized training solutions tailored to your organization's specific needs (location, dates, content and team size).
Talk to us and we’ll guide you on the best schedule and format for your team.
Training Methodology
We turn knowledge into results. Using our P.E.A.K. Framework (Prepare, Engage, Apply, Know), every participant leaves with practical skills they can use immediately.
Proven Impact
In the last 12 months, over 1,200 professionals have applied the P.E.A.K. Framework to reduce onboarding time by an average of 30% and accelerate project delivery across 14 industries.
The outcome: Participants don’t just learn. They gain the tools, confidence, and strategy to drive measurable impact.
Tailor-Made Training and Customization
Off-the-shelf solutions rarely fit perfectly. At ForElite Training Institute, we built our Tailor-Made Training (TMT) service to embed our expertise directly into your unique strategy, culture, and operations.
We replace generic examples with scenarios from your sector (e.g., public sector, NGOs, financial services, or logistics).
Choose a format that fits your operations: intensive 3 day bootcamps or weekly sessions that minimize work disruption.
We teach directly from your actual templates, brand guidelines, or financial reports.
Host your bespoke training in any of our 21+ global cities, or we'll send facilitators to your office anywhere in the world.
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