American Institute of Certified Planners
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The American Institute of Certified Planners (or AICP) is the professional trade organization that certifies professionals in the United States in the field of Urban planning. AICP certification is recognized throughout the United States as the mark of a professional planner. Once certified, professional planners may place the designation, AICP, after their name to indicate their membership in AICP, and their mastery of the principles, skills and knowledge determined by the organization as essential for a professional planner.
To become an AICP member, a planner must have an appropriate combination of relevant education and professional experience, must pass a rigorous examination that tests their skills and knowledge, must pay an annual fee, and must be a member of the American Planning Association in good standing. The exam to become certified as AICP is offered twice per year for two weeks, in May and November. Beginning in 2005 the exam uses a computer-based format.
The recognized professional accreditation for planners in Canada is "MCIP", signifying that the holder of the designation is a full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners.
External links
- American Institute of Certified Planners
- American Planning Association
- Canadian Institute of Planners
- Planetizen AICP Online Preparation Course
