INTRODUCTION
The American Institute of Certified Planners provides the only nationwide, independent verification of planners qualifications. Certified planners pledge to uphold high standards of practice, ethics, and professional conduct. As a nationally recognized certification, AICP members demonstrate to employers and colleagues that they have the academic qualifications, relevant work experience, and mastery of essential skills required to serve their community effectively. From 2013 to 2018, AICP members were also able to apply for Advanced Specialty Certifications (ASC) in environmental planning (CEP), transportation planning (CTP), or urban design (CUD).
Once certified, professional planners may place the designation "AICP" after their name to indicate their membership in AICP, and their mastery of the principles, skills, knowledge, and experience determined by the organization as essential for a professional planner.
In this course of Certified planner a participant will learn to keep their skills sharp and up-to-date by continuously pursuing advanced professional education and learn about the core principles of planning, Also will have an understanding to maintain membership in the AICP, a certified planner must earn a specified number of continuing education credit hours that include courses in planning law and ethics every two years.
This course is a preparation course, and designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare for the certification, should you choose to pursue it in the future
OBJECTIVES
After successful completion of this course you would be able to :
Practical exam training
Explanation through case studies
Solving previous years exam questions
Interact with fellow students and the instructor, who is on hand to give advice and promptly respond to questions in the discussion forums.
Immerse your studies in the subjects and organization of the exam with 6 class topics and over 50 fact-filled lessons. Lessons introduce a variety of topic areas from the exam, such as History, Theory, Law, Ethics, Public Participation, and Social Justice.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND ?
The course on Certified Planner is ideal for AICP Certification Requirements:
To become AICP certified, you must possess at minimum two years of experience and a graduate degree in planning from an accredited program, or an equivalent combination of experience and education. For details, check out the APA s website.
The AICP certification exam is held twice a year in November and May. Once you ve passed the exam and confirmed your credentials, your initial AICP certification is valid for a period of two years.
COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1
How To Prepare For the AICP* Exam
The Structure of the Exam
The Nature of the Exam
Comments from Previous AICP Candidates Before the Exam
During the Exam
The AICP Exam
References
Other Recommended Study Guides
APA Policy Guides
Video Training: How to Study for the Exam
Video Training: Exam Tips
Topic Quiz: How to Take a Quiz or Exam
Day 2
Research and Assessment Methods
Research Methods
Qualitative Research
Statistical Analysis
Population Estimation
Economic Analysis
Spatial Analysis
Data Collection Strategies
Day 3
Fundamental Planning Knowledge
History of Planning
Patterns of human settlement
Legal principles and statutory basis of planning
Planning Theory
Related Professions
Census and Demographics
Core values of planning
Planning and technology
Video Training: Planning, History, and Settlements
Video Training: Planning Law
Video Training: Planning Theory and Core Values
Day 4
Communication and Interaction | Plan Development and Implementation
Communication | Public Participation | Engagement Evaluation
Preparing to Plan
Planning as Sequential Steps
State and Federal Laws
Policy Impact Analysis
Codes, Regulations, Policies
Funding and financing
Consistency assessment
Plan implementation challenges
Day 5
Project or program management
Internal organizational management
Management of external relationships
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TRAINING
DOCUMENTATION
High-Quality material has been prepared by the LPC team for distribution to delegates. In addition, a special note pad to facilitate note-taking will be provided.
CERTIFICATES
Accredited Certificate of completion will be issued to those who attend & successfully complete the programme.
SCHEDULE
Our Course timings commence at 09:00AM12:45PM Or 01:00PM - 05:00PM.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
Please complete the registration form on the course page & return it to us indicating your preferred mode of payment. For Further Information, please get in touch with us.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Delegates have 14 days from the date of booking to cancel and receive a full refund or transfer to another date free of charge. If less than 14 days notice is given then we will be unable to refund or cancel the booking unless on medical grounds. For more details about the Cancellation and Refund policy, please visit www.lpcentre.com/terms-and-conditions/
TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT
We are committed to picking up and dropping off the participants from the airport to the hotel and back.
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