START EARLY TO STAND OUT

PATHS TO AICPThe Program provides you with a path to start earlier.

The criteria to become AICP are the same.

AICPExamProfessional Planning Experience

Education

Traditional Sequence

AICP Candidate Pilot Program Sequence

Education/Enroll for Candidate Program

ExamAICP Candidate

Professional Planning Experience

AICP

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3

American Instituteof Certified Planners

Creating Great Communities for All

Put your career on the fast track.Distinguish yourself from your peers through the AICP

Candidate Pilot Program. Demonstrate to potential

employers a commitment to the mastering of planning

skills and the highest standard of ethical practice.

Get involved in AICP early and learn among practicing

planners while earning Certification Maintenance credits.

Students and recent graduates of PAB-accredited

programs can:

� Enroll in the Program any time

� Use the payment program for exam fees

� Take the exam prior to earning

professional planning experience

AICP Candidate Pilot Program

Take the first step to becoming AICP now!Learn more:

planning.org/aicp/candidate

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YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE

Take the first step to becoming an AICP member now! Learn more: planning.org/aicp/candidate

Get a head start

Take the

AICP Certification

Exam fresh

out of school

Distinguish yourself

Use the

AICP Candidate

designation

on your resume

Learn from the best

Get career advice

and guidance from

an AICP mentor

Make connections

Network with the

planning community

at local and

national events

Lead the profession

Stand out

as an AICP-

Certified Planner

Your Path to AICP CertificationEnrollment is open year-round for current students and recent graduates of PAB-accredited programs.

Become AICP Certified! Once your application is approved and you’ve paid initial dues, you become an AICP member!

Earn professional planning experience

Undergraduate degree in planning: three years of experience Graduate degree in planning: two years of experience

Complete the AICP Certification Application

Submit your AICP Certification Application during the June or December window. The application essays assess and verify your professional planning experience.

Submit graduation documentation For graduates, documentation is submitted as part of enrollment

For students, you’ll submit documentation after graduation

Register for and take the AICP Certification Exam

You may register for the exam after your graduation documentation is approved. Your graduation date determines how soon you can take the Certification Exam

AICP Candidate Designation

Upon passing the Certification Exam, you become an “AICP Candidate”. You may use the designation behind your name to demonstrate your accomplishment.

May Graduation?

You may take the exam in November, following graduation

December Graduation?

You may take the exam in May, following graduation

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