AICP Candidate Pilot Program Overview Benefits of APA

AICP Candidate Pilot Program Overview

Benefits of APA membership Career services Make a difference Get strategies, tactics, and tips for building a career Shape policy, help communities in need, and inspire the next generation Distinguish yourself Information Win awards and scholarships, and showcase your work Access the latest industry research and trends Leadership Become certified Build your reputation by serving on the SRC or a Young Planners Group Earn the AICP certification Networking Connect with mentors, future employers, and industry leaders planning. org

Why Become an AICP member? The AICP credential demonstrates excellence • 93% of AICP members agree that AICP membership is made up of leaders in the field 1 "Certification definitely raised my status among co-workers who are mostly engineers, architects, and project / construction / facility managers. AICP has made me a better planner and thereby a more valuable employee. " — Amy Vandeveer, AICP; Community Planner, U. S. Air Force 1 Mc. Kinley Advisors APA Survey planning. org

Why Become an AICP member? The AICP credential is an assurance of quality – which is rewarded by employers • AICP members get paid on average $16, 100 more than non-AICP members 2 "I'm an employer. I look for the AICP credential in our screening process to find the best and most qualified employees for our planning positions. " — Rodger Lentz, AICP; Director of Planning and Development Services, Wilson, North Carolina 2 APA/AICP Planners Salary Survey, 2016 planning. org

Demonstrates commitment and excellence AICP members are committed to their profession and the community • 59 AICP members have volunteered to serve on 27 Community Planning Assistance Team projects since 20093 AICP members demonstrate leadership and excellence • AICP-certified planners were involved in over 50% of designated Great Places in America from 2016 and 20174 3 https: //www. planning. org/blogpost/9113333/ 4 American Planning Association data, 2018 planning. org

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AICP Candidate Pilot Program Benefits Start Early planning. org

AICP Candidate Pilot Program Benefits Optional mentoring planning. org

AICP Candidate Pilot Program Benefits Certification Maintenance planning. org

AICP Candidate Pilot Program Benefits Graduate, take and pass the exam planning. org

AICP Candidate Pilot Program Benefits Payment Plan $20 $100 $375 planning. org

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AICP Candidate Pilot Program Step 1: Enrolling in the Program Students and graduates of PAB-accredited programs Open year-round Openenrollment year-round Graduates: Submit PAB graduation documentation Allow 6 weeks for review planning. org

AICP Candidate Pilot Program Step 1: Participation Details Enrollment Approved = Program Participant Code of Ethics Certification Maintenance Optional Mentoring planning. org

AICP Candidate Pilot Program Step 2: Taking the AICP Exam Graduation is required to register for the Exam If you graduate in The first exam you can take is December May November planning. org

AICP Candidate Pilot Program Step 2: AICP Exam Step Timeframes Step Graduate in December take Exam in May Program enrollment Graduate in May take Exam in November Year-round (deadlines apply for exam registration) Exam Registration Window Opens Beginning of December Beginning of June Graduation documentation deadline (for participants who enrolled as students and have graduated) First Monday March First Monday of September Program enrollment deadline (for graduates) First Monday in March First Monday of September Exam Registration Deadline End of April End of October Testing Window During May During November planning. org

AICP Candidate Pilot Program Step 3: Planning Experience/AICP Submit 3 Essays Addressing Professional Planning Experience Criteria § Make sure to review guidance provided § Chapter PDO can be a resource Once essays are approved § Pay AICP Dues § Earn AICP planning. org

AICP Candidate Pilot Program For More Information: www. planning. org/aicp/candidate/