AICP

AICP Certification Maintenance Adopted

To find out more about CM as an AICP member or a prospective CM provider, visit www.planning.org/cm.

Study Resources

Test takers should focus on being familiar with the topics outlined in the exam subject matter summary. In addition, AICP provides some information on exam preparation that shouldn't be overlooked, including lists of recommended readings and a simulation of the computerized testing.

Listed below are some other resources you may want to consider in preparation for the exam:

2007 - Philadelphia Conference

• Entire presentation () - contains examples of questions test takers might encounter.

2006 - San Antonio Conference

• Overview () - Mary Margaret Shaw, AICP
• Plan Implementation Part II - Jennifer Evans-Cowley, AICP
• Practice Questions () - Mary Margaret Shaw, AICP
• AICP Exam Prep Session () - Mary Margaret Shaw, AICP
• Land Use and Related Plan Implementation Words of Wisdom () - Anna Breinich, AICP
• Practice Questions () - Jennifer Evans-Cowley, AICP
• AICP Exam Prep () - Verónica Rosales, AICP

2005 - San Francisco Conference :

Study Session Notes

2004 - Washington DC Conference:

• Introduction
• Notes from session 1
• Test taking hints
• Ethical Scenarios

Other Resources and Tips

• Be familiar with the AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
• Policy Guides - American Planning Association site
• National Planning Landmarks and Pioneers - lists names and events that could appear on the exam
• Some of the topics on the on the APA Home page under "Knowledge Exchange" have useful summaries
• 25th Anniversary - you may want to review the "Top 25" categories
• Look on other chapters' websites for good study information, e.g., Pennsylvania is a good source for summarized study materials

Comments from Washington Planners taking the Exam:

• Comments from 2004 : Fall Exam
• Comments from 2004 : Spring Exam
• Comments from 2003

Study Manuals Available:

APA Chapter Presidents' Council Study Manuals are available through the Chapter office
(206-682-7436 or office@washington-apa.org) for $15 plus $3 postage.

AICP Exam Cost Reimbursable Under GI Bill

Since 2001, military veterans (and their surviving dependents) can ask the Veterans Administration to reimburse the AICP exam fee. Additional information on the GI Bill Education Benefits Program is available at www.gibill.va.gov or send an e-mail to AICPexam@planning.org.

AICP/CM Questions?

Please contact Chapter Professional Development Officer, Nancy Eklund, AICP (253/841-5462 or nancye@ci.puyallup.wa.us) with any questions.