Certified Planner (AICP)

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Nov-25-2024

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Dec-09-2024

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Dec-16-2024

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Dec-16-2024

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Dec-23-2024

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Dec-23-2024

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Jan-06-2025

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Oct-27-2025

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Nov-10-2025

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Nov-17-2025

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Course Details

Planning plays a crucial role in shaping human settlements, aiming to create sustainable, functional, and inclusive environments. The Certified Planner (AICP) designation is recognized as a standard of professional competence in the field of planning, encompassing a broad range of knowledge in urban and regional development. Certified planners are responsible for balancing social, economic, and environmental considerations to develop strategies that address the complexities of land use, infrastructure, and community needs. This involves a deep understanding of spatial analysis, community engagement, and policy formulation to create plans that are both effective and aligned with legal frameworks.

The Certified Planner (AICP) course builds on these foundational principles, offering participants comprehensive training in the core competencies of planning. Through this course, participants will explore research methodologies and data collection strategies, learn to develop and implement plans and policies and gain the skills to monitor and evaluate their effectiveness. A key component of the course is its emphasis on communication and leadership, essential for engaging stakeholders and guiding projects toward successful outcomes. Additionally, the course provides focused preparation for the AICP exam, ensuring that participants are equipped with the knowledge and skills required for certification and advancing their careers in planning.

Upon successful completion of this Certified Planner (AICP) course, participants will be able to:

Understand the fundamentals of planning and its impact on shaping human settlements.
Analyze various research methodologies and data collection strategies essential for effective planning.
Develop comprehensive plans and policies aligned with state and federal laws and community needs.
Master the strategies for plan implementation, including developing action steps and assigning responsibilities.
Evaluate and monitor plans continuously to maintain their effectiveness and alignment with changing needs.
Improve communication and leadership skills, essential for fostering collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
Prepare thoroughly for the AICP certification exam and enhance their readiness for future roles in the planning field.

The course on Certified Planner is ideal for AICP Certification Requirements:

To become AICP certified, you must possess at minimum two years of experience and a graduate degree in planning from an accredited program, or an equivalent combination of experience and education. For details, check out the APA’s website.

The AICP certification exam is held twice a year — in November and May. Once you’ve passed the exam and confirmed your credentials, your initial AICP certification is valid for a period of two years.

Course Outline

5 days course

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Fundamental Planning Knowledge

Definition of planning and its historical context
Analyzing the patterns of human settlement
Understanding the legal principles and statutory basis of planning
Introduction to planning theories
Exploring the core values of planning
Discussing the way of using technology in planning and its tools
Discussing responsibilities according to the APIC code of ethics

Research and Assessment Methods

Exploring research types and methodologies
Distinguishing between qualitative and quantitative research
Identifying and evaluating data sources
Understanding the methodology of spatial analysis and its techniques
Determining the importance of community engagement in understanding a community
Exploring data collection strategies and tools for identifying planning issues

Planning and Policy Development

Introduction to planning aspects and plan preparation process
Recognizing the importance of understanding state and federal laws
Understanding the process of formulating and drafting policies
Steps for developing interrelated vision, goals, objectives, and priority statements
Discussing the importance of engaging stakeholders and communities in scoping a plan, policy, and project
Methods and techniques for addressing conflict interests and demands
Discussing funding and financing strategies for plan implementation
Exploring ways of addressing community character and form

Plan Implementation

Steps of developing rules, regulations, and policies for implementation
Methods for assessing proposals and projects for consistency with adopted plans and regulations
Strategies for building strategic partnerships to facilitate plan implementation
Discussing common types of challenges in plan implementation and their mitigation methods
Best practices for assigning responsibilities and drafting action steps
Tools and techniques for monitoring and evaluating plans and policies

Communication, Management, and Leadership

Understanding the principles of clear and effective communication
Determining the role of leadership in public decision-making and support of plan-making
Discussing the importance of promoting social justice and considering cultural sensitivity during communication
Techniques for developing an evidence-based argument to support policies and actions
Discussing the aspects of internal and external management
Exploring coaching and mentoring techniques used by managers and leaders
Understanding the planner’s approach to complex problem-solving and decision-making
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