Chapter Announcements: AICP Certification Information
/AICP Certification is the only nationwide, independent verification of planners' qualifications. Earn the AICP Certification and colleagues and employers will know that you have the academic qualifications, relevant work experience, and mastery of essential skills required to serve your community effectively.
For those NY Upstate APA Members who are interested in taking or are already registered for the AICP exam, here is some important information:
Why AICP? - https://www.planning.org/aicp/why/
One Path to AICP - https://www.planning.org/certification/
AICP Code of Ethics - https://www.planning.org/ethics/ethicscode/
Exam Tools and Resources - https://www.planning.org/certification/exam/
APA shared that the info under Tip #3 (exam prep videos) will be updated soon.
Using multiple exam preparation resources will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the wide scope and variety of planning knowledge key to scoring well on the exam.
Finally, if you are interested in participating in a live or virtual study group, please let NY Upstate APA Professional Development Officer Board Member Rich Guarino, AICP know.
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