““I’m an employer. I look for the AICP credential in our screening process to find the best and most qualified employees for our planning positions.”
— Rodger Lentz, AICP; Director of Planning and Development Services, Wilson, North Carolina”

The American Institute of Certified Planners is APA's professional institute and provides the only nationwide, independent verification of planners' qualifications. Certified planners pledge to uphold high standards of practice, ethics, and professional conduct, and to keep their skills sharp and up-to-date by continuously pursuing advanced professional education.

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Contents

One Path to AICP (New)

AICP Diversity Scholarship Program

Exam Study Material

Useful Links

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One Path to AICP (New)

 

AICP Certification brings value to your career, the organization you work for, and the communities you serve. Do you want to demonstrate your expertise, show your commitment to professional ethics, distinguish yourself in the job market, and keep your planning skills in tip-top shape? Good news! The new One Path to AICP streamlines the certification process.

Becoming AICP-certified is more streamlined than ever, and you may submit your education verification and experience assessment the month after passing the exam.

  • IT’S SIMPLE - All members pursuing the AICP credential will follow the same three-step sequence.

  • START EARLY - By allowing members to take the AICP Certification Exam regardless of their progress toward earning professional planning experience, more students and professionals will be able to start their AICP journey earlier.

  • STAND OUT - Students and New Planners: Upon passing the exam you can distinguish yourself to colleagues and potential employers by using the “AICP Candidate” designation on resumes and online as you gain required professional experience to complete the certification process.

Click here for more information.

AICP Diversity Scholarship Program 

 

The American Planning Association is committed to providing opportunities for all to achieve excellence in planning by fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in the organization and in the planning profession.

AICP Certification Diversity scholarships help make the planning profession more diverse. Diversity is an inclusive concept which encompasses, but is not limited to race, ethnicity, class, gender, age, sexuality, ability, educational attainment, spiritual beliefs, creed, culture, tribal affiliation, nationality, immigration status, financial status, political beliefs, and veteran status.

For more information, please click here.

 

Exam Study Material

 

Please remember that it is imperative to begin studying for the exam early as the exam draws from an extremely diverse range of planning issues. The following are some study guides that will help prepare you for the exam.

 

Useful Exam Links

 

 

Any additional questions on the AICP Exam may be directed to: AICPexam@planning.org or the Chapter's Professional Development Officer Rich Guarino, AICP (e-mail).