Professional development is defined as any coursework that covers technical and personal growth and development activities related to the practice of planning.
American Institute of Certified Planners certification
To become a certified planner and use the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) designation, you must be a current member of the American Planning Association, submit an online application, meet specified education and experience requirements, and pass an examination. For information, contact the AICP Director for APA California Northern.
The National APA website details what you need to prepare for the examination.
Certificate maintenance
Continued AICP education is required to maintain professional development certification. The principal requirement for maintaining AICP certification is a minimum of 32 hours of Certificate Maintenance (CM) credit obtained over a two-year period (or less).
Young and Emerging Planners
The Young and Emerging Planners group (YEP) works to provide emerging professionals and students in planning-related fields the opportunity to engage socially and professionally with other professionals in the Northern California region. We seek to cultivate young professionals through career-building programs, social networking
events, and mentoring opportunities.
Members benefit from exposure to different facets of planning and related industries; education on current and emerging issues, professional tools, services, and support; and preparation to become future leaders in the planning profession.