AICP EXAM PREP SESSION
1315-1530, Wesley Room
Thursday April 7, 2011
Federal Planning Division Conference
Boston, MA

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

APA's institute is the American Institute of Certified Planners. Members of AICP must meet experience qualifications and pass the certification exam. In addition to administering the examination, AICP accredits academic planning programs, maintains the professional code of ethics, and publishes Planners Casebook quarterly. A Commission governs the AICP.

Certification Maintenance

In 2008, APA/AICP implemented a Certification Maintenance (CM) program that required AICPs to earn 32 CM credits within a two-year reporting period.

National AICP Exams

To become a certified planner and use the American Institute of Certified Planners (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.

The AICP exam is currently offered twice per year, in the fall and spring. The testing window for the two exam periods are posted on the APA's website at http://www.planning.org/certification/.

Dates to Remember

• Application Window is Now Closed
• Final Notification Deadline: September 22, 2011
• Late Cancellation/Transfer Deadline: October 18, 2011
• Testing window: November 4-21, 2011

Division Exam Review Materials

In an effort to support those of you planning to sit for the exam, the Division offers review materials of relevant papers, articles, and other materials to help you prepare you for the exam.

Professional Development Officer:

Andrew Wright, AICP
Andrew.Wright.2@us.af.mil

Fellows of the American Institute of Certified Planners

Fellows of AICP are honored in recognition of the achievements of the planner as an individual, elevating the Fellow before the public and the profession as a model planner who has made significant contributions to planning and society. Fellowship is granted to planners who have been members of AICP and have achieved excellence in professional practice, teaching and mentoring, research, public and community service, and leadership. Those chosen become members of the College of Fellows.

The College of Fellows is concerned with mentoring and future advancement of the profession of planning. As outstanding professionals in the field of planning, Fellows of AICP will address student organizations, state APA conferences, and professional development programs.

Federal Planning Division Fellows are:
(click name for details)

• Richard Prosser — 2008
  
  Richard 'Dick' Prosser's career, now spanning more than five decades, has left a lasting mark on both the physical landscape and the careers of others. He is a consensus builder who leads by example and has mentored numerous young planners. His visionary and collaborative approach to planning has resulted in quality communities and plans that will stand the test of time. Inducted 2008.
• Roger Blevins — 2006
  
  Roger Blevins's pioneering work in military installation and civilian plan development, sustainability, planning assistance teams, technology integration and the application of uniform planning tools set the standard for military planning worldwide. His superb leadership within the Air Force, APA, and its Federal Planning Division has empowered and inspired federal planners. Inducted 2006.
• Byrnes Yamashita — 2006
  
  Byrnes Yamashita is recognized within military and civilian communities as an innovator in joint and strategic planning. His unique understanding of how installations support military operations has contributed significantly to the U.S. military posture in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Inducted 2006.
• Mary Anne Bowie — 2006
  
  Mary Anne Bowie, a visionary and champion of sustainability exemplifies thinking globally and acting locally with a new model of development that is green and sustainable. She has established standards in eminent domain and contracting for planning services. Her leadership empowers consultant planners to better serve public and private clients. Inducted 2006.
• Helen Lightle — 2003
  
  Helen Olson Lightle built upon 25 years in the public and private sector when she went to the Department of Defense planning arena 15 years ago. She has elevated the level of worldwide planning services provided to the DoD, and set standards for others to follow. Her leadership has led to the importance and vitality of the Federal Planning Division. Inducted 2003.
• Jeff Soule — 2001
  
  Jeff Soule's career has followed a pattern of working to expand the role and presence of planning in public affairs. He has accomplished this in planning for the countryside and resources-based regions, in urban design, in historic preservation, as a citizen volunteer, and, currently, as Policy Director of APA. Inducted 2001.
• Carolin Paulette — 2001
  
  Paulette 'Polly' Carolin has been a champion for the homeless, the poor, and refugees throughout her 20 years of APA leadership. She is most proud of creating partnerships that have resulted in more than 300 refugees from Bosnia, Vietnam, and Iraq finding good homes and jobs with living wages. Inducted 2001.
• Philip Clark — 2000
  
  Building on a foundation of local and regional planning in the public and private sectors, Phil became the recognized leader world-wide for designing, developing and teaching all aspects of comprehensive planning, including CADD/GIS applications to the U.S. Air Force. As such he also was the primary advocate for career advancement for more than 100 USAF Community Planners worldwide. A member of the Cornell University College of Architecture, Art and Planning Advisory Council for 10 years, along with holding several APA offices, showed recognition of his leadership. His additional experience in environmental restoration ensures an enduring planning legacy. Inducted 2000.

2011 Division Certification

FPD (351) – 58 % AICP, 2% FAICP

PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS  (225) -  63% AICP

GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS (126) – 53% AICP

AIR FORCE (25) – 56 % AICP

ARMY (22) – 36% AICP

COAST GUARD (4)– 50% AICP

NAVY (45) – 64% AICP

OTHER GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS (30) – 47% AICP