Professional Development

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 directions on how to apply for the AICP Exam, please visit the APA website.

AICP Exam Preparation Workshop and Training Sessions

Each year SDAPA offers a one-day ACIP Exam Preparation Workshop and a series of five-half day AICP Exam Training Sessions. The 2008 training sessions have already been completed. Registration for the 2009 AICP Workshop and Training Sessions will be available in January 2009. For more information regarding the 2009 AICP Training Sessions, please contact Stan Donn, AICP

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