The American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) provides the only nationwide, independent  verification of planners’ qualifications. Certified planners pledge to uphold high standards of practice, ethics, and professional conduct and to keep their skills sharp and up to date by continuously pursuing advanced professional education.

Certification Maintenance (CM) strengthens planning practice and the integrity of the AICP credential by establishing professional standards for all AICP members. Through continuing education developed and delivered by approved CM providers, AICP certification ensures that members’ skills and knowledge stay current. This ongoing professional development makes certified planners valuable to employers, colleagues, and communities and helps them make a greater impact in their work. With the assistance of the School of Government, courses are offered that fulfill some of the eligibility criteria outlined below.

Certification Maintenance

Earn 32 Certification Maintenance (CM) credits within your two-year reporting period

• Of these, 4 CM credits must cover the mandatory topics: Law, Ethics, Equity, and Sustainability/Resilience
• Most hours are earned by attending an activity that is registered for CM credit by an educational provider
• Members may self-report up to 8 CM credits per two-year reporting period

Available Courses

• Planning and Development Regulation
• Affordable Housing Seminar: Tools, Strategies, and Case Studies for Local Government Leadership
• Community Development Academy
• Development Finance Toolbox
• Regional Board Workshops
• Historical Resilience Workshops
• Municipal and County Administration