On April 13, 2007, the AICP Commission approved a measure requiring AICP members to engage in professional development in order to maintain certification.
The vote was an affirmation of AICP's commitment to advancing the quality and integrity of the planning profession.
After several years of discussion among the Commission, APA chapter and division leaders, and members, two draft proposals of Certification Maintenance were posted for member comments. One month-long comment period began on December 6, 2006, and a second began on February 21, 2007. The AICP Commission conducted four in-person working sessions over the course of 10 months to deliberate over the details of Certification Maintenance. Those sessions were held in July 2006, November 2006, January 2007, and April 2007. In addition, the Commission held several conference calls to discuss CM.
The participation of AICP members in the development of the Certification Maintenance program is a testament to the value we all place on that knowledge and expertise. Member comments — we received more than 2,000 — were invaluable in shaping the program.
The Commission also studied the certification maintenance standards of other professional organizations.
Information about other professional organizations' continuing education requirements (pdf)
APA received expert legal counsel on the second CM draft and with respect to comments received from members and professional development providers.
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