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The American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is the American Planning Association's professional institute, with responsibilities for accreditation, compliance, certification, ethics and continuing education. Information about AICP can be found at www.planning.org/aicp.

To become a certified planner and use the AICP designation, one must be a current member of the American Planning Association, submit an application meeting certain education and experience requirements, pass an examination, and be a fully paid member of APA and AICP. More information about the exam process can be found at http://www.planning.org/certification/.

By December 31, 2009, AICP members must earn a total of 32 credits under the new Certification Maintenance (CM) program. More information about the CM program can be found at http://www.planning.org/certification/.

The Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association's Professional Development Officer (PDO) is available to help answer APA Virginia member questions about AICP. APA Virginia's current PDO is:

Glenn Larson, AICP

(804) 748-1970 or AICP@apavirginia.org 

AICP Exam Information

AICP Exam Update Email List

APA Virginia members interested in taking the AICP exam can receive a semi-monthly email update containing information on Virginia area study sessions, study guides, deadlines, scholarship opportunities, etc. Contact Glenn Larson, APA Virginia’s Professional Development Officer by email to receive these updates. 

APA Chapter President’s Council AICP Exam Prep Manual

The 2009-10 edition of APA Chapter President’s Council AICP Exam Prep Manual is now available for $20 (Includes shipping) from the APA Virginia Chapter. Contact vaplanning@comcast.net to purchase.

AICP Study Guide Manual/CD-ROM

This study guide is published by APA and is available to order here.

APA Virginia’s AICP Exam Prep Session - March 27, 2009

More than 30 aspiring AICP exam takers attended the Virginia Chapter’s AICP exam prep session on March 27 at the Williamsburg Lodge in conjunction with the 2009 APA Virginia Planning Conference. Materials used at this session included:

AICP Exam Scholarships

AICP provides two reduced exam fee scholarships annually through the APA Virginia Chapter to those Virginia Chapter members facing financial hardships who wish to become AICP members. This program offers assistance to those individuals who may defer taking or are unable to take the AICP exam because of the high cost. The scholarship selection criteria established by AICP states:

  • Members of ethnic or racial minorities shall be given preference.
  • The applicant(s) selected will be otherwise unlikely to take the exam without the reduced fee.

  • The applicant’s employer will not subsidize the exam fee.

The Virginia Chapter’s two 2009 scholarships have already been awarded. Virginia Chapter members interested in applying for a  scholarship for the 2010 AICP exam windows should contact Glenn Larson, Virginia Chapter AICP Professional Development Officer, at 804/748-1970 or aicp@apavirginia.org.

Other AICP Exam Study Opportunities

 

AICP Certification Maintenance

By December 31, 2009, AICP members must earn a total of 32 credits under the new Certification Maintenance (CM) program.

Virginia Chapter CM Program E-Mail Update List

APA Virginia Chapter members interested in updates on the Certification Maintenance Program and Virginia area CM credit opportunities can receive semi-monthly e-mail updates. Contact Glenn Larson, APA Virginia Chapter’s Professional Development Officer at aicp@apavirginia.org to receive these e-mail updates.

New Link to Free APA Events Offering CM Credit

25 free Certification Maintenance (CM) credits are now available on-line through APA at http://www.planning.org/cm/free/index.htm.

On-Line Law and Ethics CM Credits Available Through APA

Haven't met your CM law or ethics requirements? Consider APA's new on-line learning courses available at: http://professional.captus.com/Planning/catalog.aspx.

  • Hot Topics in Planning Law: Professional planners must stay current on changes in the law in order to practice effectively. This interactive course gives planners the information they need to know about three evolving areas of the law: property rights; signs and billboards; and climate change law. CM 3.0. Cost: $99.95. Length: 3 hours. Fulfills CM law requirement.
  • Ethical Practice for Practicing Planners: Ethical Practice for Practicing Planners explains the tenets of the AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and challenges participants to analyze situations, reflect on dilemmas, and apply the code. Throughout the course, planning ethics experts discuss how they might respond to several proposed scenarios. CM  2.0. Cost: $49.95. Length: 2 hours. Fulfills CM ethics requirement.

Monthly Webcasts For CM Credits - New Sessions Added

The Virginia Chapter has partnered with other APA chapters throughout the United States to offer these low cost monthly webcasts that can be accessed directly from any registered computer. The sessions are free, but there is a long distance phone charge. To register for the monthly webcasts, go to http://www.utah-apa.org/webcasts.htm. Participants will need an Internet connection and a telephone. Note that groups can watch these sessions and all AICP members can submit for CM credits, not just the person initially registering. Register soon, as space is limited.

The APA Virginia Chapter hosted the Energy Efficient Land Use Planning web session on February 6, 2009. This session's presentation materials are posted below for reference purposes only. CM credits cannot be claimed if you did not view the presenation on February 6th.

Virginia Chapter CD Lending Program

The APA Virginia Chapter has purchased APA CD ROM training packages for free use by Virginia 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 related 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. The following CDs are available for lending through this program:

Click here to download a registration form. For more information about borrowing CDs, contact Glenn Larson, Virginia Chapter AICP Professional Development Officer, at 804/748-1970 or aicp@apavirginia.org.

2009-10 APA Audio/Web Conference Series

The APA Virginia Chapter is pleased that the following Virginia-area organizations have purchased sessions that are part of the 2009-10 APA Audio/Web Conference Series, and have invited interested Virginia planners to attend. Most sessions are eligible for AICP Certification Maintenance (CM) Program credits. Session descriptions can be found at: http://www.planning.org/audioconference/index.htm. There is no charge, but please get in touch with the contacts listed below to confirm availability and get directions. Please also note that not all of these organizations are hosting all available sessions, so please also confirm dates and times with the contacted organization.

  • Planning with Large Institutions November 18, 2009, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. ET; CM 1.0 (RVARC Only
  • Performance Measurement in Transportation Planning: January 20, 2010; 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. ET; CM 1.5
  • Redevelopment and Revitalization for a New Era: March 17, 2010; 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. ET; CM 1.5
  • Development Finance and Pro Formas: April 21, 2010; 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. ET; CM 1.5 (Not RVARC)
  • Design Graphics for Planning: May 12, 2010; 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. ET; CM 1.5 (Not RVARC)
  • 2010 Planning Law Review: June 30, 2010; 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. ET; CM 1.5

 

Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC)

Richmond Regional Planning District Commission (RRPDC)

Virginia Tech Urban Affairs and Planning Dept., Blacksburg

Fairfax County Dept. of Planning and Zoning

James City County Planning and Zoning Department

Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (RVARC)

 

Interested in Other Virginia Area CM Opportunities?

You can search by state at APA’s Certification Maintenance Program website: http://www.planning.org/cm/search/. Click on “Find Upcoming CM Event” and then log-in with your APA password. Click on the “Search” button at the top of the page, then click on Virginia in the map box. Please note that the APA Audio/Web Conference sessions are not listed, as they are available nationally.

AICP Professional Practice Center

Your online resource for information about the profession of planning and AICP. Sections cover certification, licensing, planners' job descriptions and salaries, comparisons with allied professions and international organizations, and much more. Click Here

Page Last Updated November 7, 2009

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