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What is Certification Maintenance (CM)?
AICP's Certification Maintenance (CM) program helps planners gain the knowledge and skills they need to remain current in the practice of planning.
All professional planners who are members of APA's professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), must engage in four (4) mandatory continuing education to maintain their certification. AICP members must earn a total of 32 CM credits within their two-year reporting period. As of January 2022, this includes 1 credit for law, 1 credit for ethics, 1 credit for equity, and 1 credit for sustainability.
Host a CM Event!
Activities and events that provide CM credits are approved by the American Planning Association (APA). All education providers, including APA and its chapters and divisions, register with APA/AICP to become CM providers.
The APA-IL partners with allied professionals to provide CM opportunities to your members. In 2020, the APA-IL approved a new CM policy that outlines administration of CM credits. Please click here for the policy and instructions on obtaining CM for your event.
Earn CM!
Activities and events that provide CM credits are approved by the American Planning Association (APA). All education providers, including APA and its chapters and divisions, register with APA/AICP to become CM providers.
Questions about AICP/CM/FAICP?
1. Visit APA's website at http:/www.planning.org/certification/
2. Questions regarding the exam can be e-mailed to the AICP office at aicpexam@planning.org; or
3. Contact APA-IL's Professional Development Officer by filling out the form below: