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Prerequisites: none
Course Description:
Transforming Municipal Operations: Why Digital Permitting is the Future for Local Governments
Description: In this webinar, hosted by PSD Citywide, we?ll explore the benefits of adopting a digital permitting system for local municipalities. As municipalities continue to modernize their processes, moving from legacy systems to a streamlined, efficient digital solution is no longer a luxury ? it?s a necessity.
Join us to learn how digital permitting systems can revolutionize permit workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver a better experience for both municipal staff and residents. We?ll cover everything you need to know, including the key benefits, the implementation timeline, and the steps involved in migrating from outdated software.
Key Takeaways:
Improved Workflow: Discover how digital permitting eliminates manual processes, reduces delays, and ensures greater accuracy across all permit stages.
Faster Implementation: Learn what you can expect when transitioning to a digital system, with a focus on ease of implementation and minimal disruption to daily operations
Migrating from Legacy Systems: Understand the steps involved in moving away from outdated software and what you should look for in a new solution to ensure a smooth transition.
Top 5 Features: We?ll break down the five must-have features every e-permitting solution should offer, including automation, integration capabilities, user-friendly interfaces, real-time tracking, and robust reporting tools.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER REGISTRATION
Further information on course details can be found unpon clicking any course name.Training - The Online Course Application allows an individual to enroll for a seat in OBOA Training Courses available on the "Training Calendar". Following enrollment for a seat in OBOA Training, payment must be made to complete the registration process. When payment has been made, you will receive a confirmation to the email you provided upon enrollment. This confirmation is the final step and includes all the information you require to attend the course. Course confirmations are sent out within a 24-hour schedule including the required information to successfully prepare for your course. If you an OBOA member and you do not receive a confirmation you can check your member's records in the member hub / member servicees and reprint your Training Confirmation and invoice payments. The member hub is a service that requires you to register your email on our website. Member or Non-Member it is important that your email is up to date to receive any correspondence from any OBOA services that we provide.
Virtual Training - has been updated to January 1, 2020, OBC requirements, and runs from 9 am-noon, these are delivered up to ten half-day sessions on the Zoom videoconferencing platform which allows for interactive instruction, that allows reviewing the class recording of the day up to 1 Month from the last day of the course.
To add, holding the course over several days, will allow for self-study to occur in between sessions for a blended model of delivery that gives you the ability to get the most out of the course materials.
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(Passwords are not needed when a student clicks on the join link in email), ideally, students should bring up any missing email concerns the day before the class, as notifications go out before noon.
Training Certificates - For a course where there is no exam, attendance certificates are emailed out the following Monday at 3pm. For courses where there is an exam and a student opt to not write, attendance certificates go out 2-3 weeks later to give time for any corrections made before the system decides a student didn’t write.
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