Get Certified
Get Certified!
Congratulations on your journey to AICP certification!
Why AICP? Learn more at planning.org
The process for becoming a certified planner is easier than ever with the new One Path to AICP. The new streamlined process allows you to take the AICP exam before you have completed the necessary experience. Once you have passed the exam, you are designated as an AICP Candidate. Both need to be accomplished before becoming AICP.
There are three steps to the process, and the deadlines are posted on the AICP website
ELIGIBILITY PRE-CHECK
Visit Are You Eligible? to review the experience requirements for AICP Certification, download the AICP Certification Guide, and use the Eligibility Pre-Check resources designed to help you understand how your experience fits into AICP Certification.
STEP 1: REGISTER ($255)
Schedule your in-person or online remote appointment to test for the upcoming AICP Certification Exam with Prometric. The exam is administered twice a year. so be aware of the deadlines for registering for the exam.
STEP 2: TEST ($0)
See APAs tips for exam preparation and links to resources to help you succeed. Join the study group organized by the Idaho Professional Development Officer (PDO).
STEP 3: APPLY ($255)
After passing the AICP exam and earning the required amount of professional planning experience, submit your education and employment verifications, and demonstrate your experience meets the AICP definition of professional planning experience. Download the Planning Experience Assessment Worksheet to review the professional planning experience requirements for certification.
AICP Office Hours
The spring 2024 AICP certification cycle will be here soon! Information about the One Path process, deadlines, exam prep materials, etc. can be found on the APA website. After reviewing the materials and FAQs, please register and join APA staff for a Q&A on any (or all!) of the following dates:
Fall Office Hours:
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:00 am CT
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 12:00 pm CT o
Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 2:00 pm CT
Office hours are open to members and nonmembers. Questions? Please email AICP@planning.org.