1. Knowledge Acquisition

• Structure and Function of Urban Settlements
• Theory and History of Planning Processes and Practices
• Administrative, Legal, and Political Aspects of Plan-Making and Policy Implementation
• Specialized Knowledge in at Least One Area Related to a Specific Topic or a Set of Problem Areas in Spatial Planning

2. Skill Development

• Problem Formulation
• Research Skills and Data Collection
• Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
• Computer-Based Modelling and Applications
• Written, Oral, and Graphic Communication
• Collaborative Problem-Solving
• Plan-Making and Program Design
• Synthesis and Transfer of Knowledge into Practice

3. Professional and Ethical Values

• Social Justice
• Equity
• Economic Prosperity and Efficient Use of Resources
• Public Participation and the Role of Governance in a Democratic Society
• Balancing Individual and Public Rights and Interests
• Respect for Differences in Perspectives, Lifestyles, and Ways of Living
• Protection of Natural Resources
• Respect for Social and Cultural Heritage