The American Planning Association (APA) certifies urban and rural planning professionals through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). AICP’s Continuing Professional Development Program encourages all certified planners to pursue continuing education. The principal requirement is a minimum number of 60 hours of professional development credit obtained over a three-year period.
Professional development is defined as any course work that covers technical, and personal, growth and development activities related to the practice of planning. Upon completion of the 60 hours, a CPDP Certificate is awarded for each three-year period.
Participants keep track of their CEUs. There is no pre- or post-approval of CEUs. Chapters need only to offer programs that may benefit planners and provide verification of attendance.
For more information, contact the American Institute of Certified Planners.
American Planning Association
American Society of Certified Planners
312-431-9100 or 202-872-0611
www.planning.org/CPDP
www.planning.org/professionals
