AICP Certification

Joining the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) through the American Planning Association (APA) is a step that planners often choose during their professional careers. The benefits, costs, and other information about becoming a certified planner are provided by APA.

To become an AICP Certified Planner requires a comprehensive exam and an assessment of your experience. To help you get ready, APA provides resources at the AICP website. Please contact the Chapter’s Professional Development Officer (PDO) if you wish to discuss or need additional guidance.

AICP Exam Prep

APA offers a wealth of exam prep resources. Review the content outline, watch some training videos, explore other chapters' exam prep materials, and much more. Refer to the updated links below for your use:

One Path to AICP - https://planning.org/certification/

Planning to take the AICP exam this November?
Join APA staff for one—or all—of our upcoming AICP Office Hours sessions to get your questions answered and connect you with others preparing for the AICP exam:

These sessions are open to both members and non-members, but advance registration is required. For Fall exam dates and fees, please visit the APA website.

Questions? Email aicp@planning.org.

Guide to Preparing and Taking the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Exam

AICP Certification Diversity Scholarship

Each exam cycle, APA offers scholarships to APA members who are interested in taking the AICP exam or who are interested in submitting their experience assessment. Please visit the AICP Certification Diversity Scholarship webpage for more information.