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What is AICP
The American Institute of Certified Planners 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.
Visit the American Planning Association for all AICP information.
AICP Exam
All members who pass the AICP Certification Exam earn the AICP Candidate designation.
The American Planning Association provides information on the exam, exam resources, and more! Visit their website today.
Scholarships
The American Planning Association offers an AICP Certification Diversity Scholarship for each AICP cycle.
Please visit the American Planning Association website for more information.
Exam Prep Resources
National APA Exam Prep:
National APA offers an extensive AICP Exam Prep session at each National Conference, and now offers videos of this presentation as well as their slide show for free on their website at https://www.planning.org/certification/examprep/ .
APA Iowa Conference:
APA Iowa offers an abbreviated AICP Exam Prep session at each State Conference; the presentation is available here.
Other Study Resources
One suggestion often offered is to start your studying with the free sample tests/questions and see where your weaknesses are and then focus your studying on those areas.
Other useful resources include:
- www.planningprep.com. Entirely free and is managed by the same individuals that offer the AICP Exam Prep session at APA National. This site includes free sample questions.
- www.planetizen.com/aicp-exam-prep. This site offers various study packages ($245 - $689).
- APA Florida - Free AICP Exam Study Webinars