Certified planners use their skills to find solutions to community problems
and carry the community toward its desired long-term goals.
American Institute of Certified Planners
AICP is the American Planning Association's professional institute, providing
recognized leadership nationwide in the certification of professional
planners, ethics, professional development, planning education, and the
standards of planning practice.
To become a certified planner, APA members
must meet certain education and experience requirements and pass a written
examination. The exam is given twice a year, in May and November.
AICP's Certification Maintenance program helps planners gain the knowledge and skills they need to remain current in the practice of planning.
Advanced Specialty Certification enables AICP–credentialed planners to be recognized for their in-depth knowledge, experience, and leadership skills in specialized areas of planning.
AICP's online quarterly magazine provides a forum to discuss, analyze,
critique, review, and research case studies and issues that affect professional
planning practice. We encourage you to submit articles.
Based on more than 10,000 responses, the APA/AICP Planners Salary Survey
is the most comprehensive look at compensation and benefits in the profession.
Members may access the entire survey; everyone may read the summary.
Read biographies of the certified planners elected to represent fellow
AICP members on the AICP Commission.
What is the AICP Commission?
From the Commission
Ethical planning isn't always easy. AICP offers a code to help planners
negotiate the tough ethical and moral dilemmas they can face.
Election to Fellow in AICP recognizes the achievements of individuals
as model planners who have made significant contributions to planning
and society.
AICP sponsors regular symposiums on a variety of topics vital to practicing
planners.
AICP created the Community Assistance Program
to address social equity issues by providing pro bono
planning services to communities in need.
