Certification Name : AICP Certified Planners
Certification ID & Type: 7973 – B – Advanced
Certification Description
AICP Certified planners are members of APA’s professional institute, AICP. They have demonstrated a commitment to high standards
of professional practice and a mastery of theories and tools of planning. To become certified, an APA member must meet
requirements for education and experience, pass the AICP Comprehensive Planning Examination, and pledge to uphold ethical
standards and engage in ongoing professional development. The AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct helps certified
planners uphold those ethical standards.
Certifying Organization
American Planning Association(APA)(1279)
205 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60601
Contact information : 312-431-9100 Email : customerservice@planning.org
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Renew through Re-Examination? No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
Planners