Professional Planners

Practicing planners in government, private, and nonprofit agencies help to build thriving communities for everyone. In addition to our Annual Conference, monthly virtual trainings, and Section events,  APA PA’s Professional Development Committee maintains free, high-quality study materials and prep sessions for planners seeking their AICP certification and assists established planners in pursuing FAICP accreditation.

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he mission of the Professional Development Committee is to plan, produce, and assist others – especially sections – in producing professional development events and opportunities throughout the Commonwealth

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The testing windows for the AICP Exam are every May and November, with applications typically due 5 to 6 months in advance. The most current information is available at: http://www.planning.org/certification/. For questions regarding the AICP Exam, please email aicpexam@planning.org.

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Every two years, the American Planning Association invites nominations for one of the profession’s highest honors: induction into the AICP College of Fellows (FAICP)

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