AICP Candidate Pilot Program Overview

1. AICP Candidate Pilot Program Overview

2. Make a difference Shape policy, help communities in need, and inspire the next generation Information Access the latest industry research and trends Become certified Earn the AICP certification Benefits of APA membership Career services Get strategies, tactics, and tips for building a career Distinguish yourself Win awards and scholarships, and showcase your work Leadership Build your reputation by serving on the SRC or a Young Planners Group Networking Connect with mentors, future employers, and industry leaders

3. The AICP credential demonstrates excellence 93% of AICP members say that the AICP Certification meets or exceeds their expectations for helping them remain professionally current1 A majority of planning employers agree that AICP-certified planners are up-to-date with changes and advances in the field.2 "Certification definitely raised my status among co-workers who are mostly engineers, architects, and project / construction / facility managers. AICP has made me a better planner and thereby a more valuable employee."— Amy Vandeveer, AICP; Community Planner, U.S. Air Force Why Earn Your AICP Certification? 1, 2 McKinley Advisors APA Survey

4. Why Earn Your AICP Certification? The AICP credential is an assurance of quality – which is rewarded by employers AICP members get paid on average $17,000 more than non-AICP members3 • "I'm an employer. I look for the AICP credential in our screening process to find the best and most qualified employees for our planning positions."— Rodger Lentz, AICP; Director of Planning and Development Services, Wilson, North Carolina 3APA/AICP Planners Salary Survey, 2018

5. Why Earn Your AICP Certification? The AICP credential helps you grow your career

6. AICP members are committed to their profession and the community 59 AICP members have volunteered to serve on 27 Community Planning Assistance Team projects since 20094 AICP members demonstrate a commitment to professional ethics 87% of planning employers report that it is important that staff demonstrate allegiance to a code of ethics.5 97% of AICP members say that AICP Certification meets or exceeds expectations for demonstrating their commitment to ethical standards of practice.6 Demonstrates commitment and excellence 4https://www.planning.org/blog/blogpost/9113333/ 5,6 McKinley Advisors APA Survey

7. Paths to AICP

8. AICP Candidate Pilot Program Benefits Start Early

9. AICP Candidate Pilot Program Benefits Optional mentoring

10. AICP Candidate Pilot Program Benefits Certification Maintenance

11. AICP Candidate Pilot Program Benefits Graduate, take and pass the exam

12. AICP Candidate Pilot Program Benefits Payment Plan $20 $100 $375

13. AICP Candidate Pilot Program Benefits AICP!

14. AICP Candidate Pilot Program Step 1: Enrolling in the Program Students and graduates of PAB-accredited programs Open enrollment year-round Open enrollment year-round Graduates: Submit PAB graduation documentation Allow 4 weeks for review

15. AICP Candidate Pilot Program Step 1: Participation Details Enrollment Approved = Program Participant Optional Mentoring Code of Ethics Certification Maintenance

16. AICP Candidate Pilot Program Step 2: Taking the AICP Exam Graduation is required to register for the Exam

17. AICP Candidate Pilot Program Step 2: AICP Exam Step Timeframes

18. AICP Candidate Pilot Program Step 3: Planning Experience/AICP • Submit 3 Essays Addressing • Professional Planning Experience Criteria • Make sure to review guidance provided • Chapter PDO can be a resource • Once essays are approved • Pay AICP Dues • Earn AICP

19. AICP Candidate Pilot Program For More Information: www.planning.org/aicp/candidate/