Professional Development

Certification Maintenance - "FREE" Opportunities to Obtain CM Credits.

California Chapter CD Lending Program APA California has purchased APA CD-ROM training products for use by California Chapter members, either for individual or group study. The primary purpose of this lending program is to offer a no-cost option for AICP members to qualify for Certification Maintenance (CM) Program credits, but these CDs can be borrowed by any Chapter member. CDs will be loaned on a first-come first-served basis. Products will be added and removed from this list annually. AICP members may not claim CM credit for an education product that is not listed for credit on that year’s CM credit list. For more information, please visit the APACA website.

APA Online Course Program Now Available - Ethics, Law and Health Courses

AICP members looking to fulfill CM Ethics and Law requirements can now complete their credits through APA’s new online course program. Currently, Ethical Practice for Practicing Planners (CM | 2.0, $49.95) and Hot Topics in Planning Law (CM | 3.0, $99.95) are available for purchase.  The two courses will be joined by The Transportation/Land Use Connection this fall. In addition, members can complete Planning for Healthy Communities with Health Impact Assessments (CM | 6.0) for free through June 2010, thanks to a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The online course program can be accessed HERE

How do I apply to become a Certified Planner?

To become a certified planner, one must meet certain education and experience requirements and pass a written examination. The AICP exam is given twice a year in May and November. For questions regarding the AICP exam, please email aicpexam@planning.org. We also encourage you to check out the new AICP Exam web page.

AICP Exam Preparation Workshop and Training Sessions 2011

The San Diego APA Section AICP training for candidates who wish to take the exam in May or November 2011 is now in progress and no additional registrations can be accepted. This training is offered only once a year. Note: The application deadline for the May Exam has now passed. The next exam is November 2011, with the application window opening in early June. The exact dates will be set shortly, and posted at: www.planning.org/certification.

Who?

All planners who meet the criteria to take the exam are welcome to participate.

What?

Four (4) intensive training sessions with topics such as: AICP Exam Tips; Planning History and Context; Census and Statistics; Demography; Planning Trends; Plan Making and Plan Implementation; Public Participation; Planning Ethics; and Regulatory Law.

When?

February 19, March 5, March 19, and April 2, 2010. Doors open at 8:00 am. Sessions from 8:30am-12:00pm. Coffee and snacks will be available.

Where?

UCSD Extension, Sorrento Mesa, 6925 Lusk Blvd., 1st Floor, San Diego, CA 92121

Cost?

$85.00 for all sessions

Download 2011 Schedule For more information regarding AICP Training Sessions, please contact Stan Donn, AICP.

AICP Resources

SDAPA Exam Preparation Recommendations

APA Selected Readings Suggested Study Materials: AICP Code of Ethics APA Chapter President’s Council (CPC) Manual $15.00 To order, contact the SDAPA PDO, Stan Donn, AICP The Practice of Local Government Planning Commonly referred to as the “Green Bible” $42.95 plus S&H Available at APA’s PlanningBooks.com under “AICP Exam Prep” Everyday Ethics for Practicing Planners $28.95 plus S&H for APA Members Available at APA’s PlanningBooks.com under “AICP Exam Prep” Planetizen.com PLAN-310: Planetizen AICP* Exam Preparation Course $99.00 Lee Slusser’s Notes Lee Slusser, AICP is the 2007 Chair of the Pennsylvania APA Professional Development Committee Florida Chapter of APA – Treasure Coast Section AICP Study Group – Spring 2005 Study Links–Harry Bittaker

Presentations and Study Guides

Planning History and Law Presentation Plan Making and Implementation Presentation Public Participation & Social Justice Presentation 2007 APA National Planning Conference - AICP Exam Preparation Presentation