The Georgia Trust’s Historic Preservation Institute offers preservation courses throughout the year.
Georgia Trust Grants Workshop
Thursday, July 31, 2025Â
12 – 1 p.m.
Virtual
Interested in funding opportunities for your preservation project? Join us for an in-depth overview of the Georgia Trust’s grant programs. This free virtual session will cover eligibility requirements, grant timelines, and examples of successful past projects. You’ll also receive guidance on how to prepare for the Call for Letters of Inquiry, which opens in the fall. Georgia Trust staff will lead the session and answer your questions to help you get grant-ready.
A recording with be provided for those that cannot attend the live session.
Registration is free; spaces are limited.
How to Nominate a Place in Peril: Recognizing Georgia’s Threatened Historic Sites
Thursday, August 7, 2025Â
12 – 1 p.m.
Virtual
Do you know of a threatened or endangered historic site that needs attention? Attend this free virtual workshop to learn more about the Georgia Trust’s Places in Peril program. Led by Georgia Trust staff, this session will explain how the program works and walk you through the steps to submit a nomination—highlighting success stories and offering tips for making your case.
A recording with be provided for those that cannot attend the live session.
Registration is free; spaces are limited.
Preserving Georgia’s African American Resources: Equitable  Preservation
Friday, August 29, 2025 (Confirmed)
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Virtual
How do we ensure that preservation is inclusive and community-centered? This free virtual workshop—part of our Preserving Georgia’s African American Resources series—will explore equitable preservation practices that uplift the voices of historically underrepresented communities. We’ll discuss how to involve all stakeholders in planning and decision-making and share examples of collaborative projects grounded in justice and shared heritage.
Speakers will include Preservation & Community Engagement Consultant, Nedra Deadwyler, representatives from the Henderson School Alumni Association Trust (HSAAT), who are working to transform the historic Henderson School into a hub for education, wellness, and opportunity in Butts County, and lastly, representatives from the City of Atlanta Department of City Planning.
Registration is free; spaces are limited.
Historic Preservation Leadership Course
This course is offered annually beginning in mid-January. Check back for 2026 dates.
In this course, learn about the history of Georgia and its rich architectural heritage. Session topics include an overview of Georgia history, historic architectural styles, preservation law, and economic incentives for historic preservation. This course will be presented over three virtual, two-hour sessions. The course is open to the public. Anyone interested in learning these important aspects of historic preservation is invited to sign up.
Continuing education credits are available. Although designed for architects, planners, and real estate professionals, this course is open to the public. Anyone interested in learning these important aspects of historic preservation is invited to sign up.
Continuing Education Credits:Â
The course is certified for:
6 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education (realtors must attend all sessions to receive credit (partial credits will not be awarded for partial participation)
6 AIA Continuing Education Learning Units
6 AICP Certification Maintenance Credits
Fee: $115 for members of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, GIRE, or Georgia Chapter of the American Planning Association; $150 for non-members
Partners
CAPITUS Real Estate Learning Center
American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Lord Aeck Sargent
Georgia Planning Association (GPA)
This course is generously supported by The Frances and Beverly M. DuBose Foundation
Fundraising 101
Check back for future dates
This class has been developed by The Georgia Trust to assist preservation nonprofit organizations and Places in Peril sites. The class will focus on the fundamentals of fundraising; topics will include special events, donor relations, grant writing, capital campaigns, planned giving and membership. Learn new ideas and strategies to help your organization succeed.