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American Institute of Certified Planners
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. Only APA members can join AICP.
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APA leadership is committed to sharing important announcements, exclusive content, and opportunities to connect. Keep an eye on this space for timely updates, resources, special membership offers, and news that impacts you and planning.
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We are thrilled to announce the brand-new APA Shop, exclusively featuring APA and AICP-branded apparel! We believe in promoting and celebrating the achievements of our members, and what better way to do that than through stylish and high-quality apparel?
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