AICP Exam Prep and Workshops
To become a certified planner, entitled to use the AICP designation, American Planning Association (APA) members must meet certain education and experience requirements and pass a written examination. The AICP Certification Exam is given twice each year, in May and November. The first step is to complete and submit an application and the exam fee by a specified deadline (typically 5 to 6 months in advance of the testing window). Once your application is accepted, you may register to take the exam. Information about the AICP process can be found at https://www.planning.org/certification/.
AICP EXAM PART I WORKSHOPS
Registration fee: Free of charge
The AICP Part I Workshop will provide an overview of what to expect when preparing for the AICP exam. This 4-hour workshop will focus on helpful tips on how to study and test preparation strategies. The major topic areas of the exam will be outlined, and sample test questions will be presented.
Saturday, January 28, 2023, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at UT-Arlington, CAPPA Building Auditorium, Room 204
Presenters: Jenny Crosby, AICP; and Richard Luedke, AICP
Saturday, February 4, 2023, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Houston, Texas Southern University, School of Public Affairs Building (SOPA), Room 411
Presenters: Dr. Sheri Smith, AICP; Kim Mickelson, AICP; Shad Comeaux, AICP; and Richard Luedke, AICP
Friday, February 10, 2023, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. City of San Antonio Cliff Morton Development and Business Services Center 2nd Floor Training Room, 1901 South Alamo Street (NW corner South Alamo Street and South Flores Street) San Antonio, TX 78204
Presenters: Brandon Melland, AICP; Christopher Looney, AICP; and Richard Luedke, AICP
Saturday, February 18, 2023, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Freese & Nichols, Inc. Offices, 10431 Morado Circle #300, Austin, Texas 78759
Presenters: Robert McHaney, AICP; CTP; Chance Sparks, AICP; and Richard Luedke, AICP
To register for any of the Part I workshops, please send your name, email address, phone number, and workshop location to:
Richard Luedke, AICP
Texas Chapter Professional Development Officer
rluedke@cityoflewisville.com
(817) 938-4409
AICP EXAM PART II WORKSHOP
The AICP Exam Part II Workshop is conducted by Dr. Jennifer Cowley, FAICP, the nation's leading AICP exam preparation instructor, and Richard Luedke, AICP, Texas Chapter Professional Development Officer (PDO). During this 6-hour workshop, Dr. Cowley and Mr. Luedke will take you on a deep dive on how to approach the questions on the AICP exam and will guide you through the thought process needed to select the correct answers.
Saturday, February 25, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.at UT Arlington; CAPPA Building Auditorium Room 204
Registration Fee: $60 (includes lunch)
To register, please use the following link:
Helpful Articles
Texas APA - AICP Study Materials
- Cracking the AICP 2014 - TSU
- 2016 Preparing for the AICP Exam - Texas APA
- Cracking the AICP 2011 - NCTAPA
- AICP Prep Training - APA Texas
- AICP Test Taking Skills - APA Florida
- AICP Exam Outline - APA National
- AICP Practice Questions - Jennifer Evans-Cowley, PhD, AICP
- AICP Code of Ethics
- AICP Ethics Quiz
- AICP Ethics Quiz Answers - APA Florida (Answer Key)
Other materials not specifically endorsed by the Chapter or APA:
- Practice Exams - Planningprep.com
- Certified Planner Quizzes - Planning Peeps
Florida APA - Treasure Coast Section AICP Resources
The Treasure Coast Section of the APA Florida Chapter has prepared an AICP Exam Study Links page with information about the exam. The page includes exam study links from other APA Chapters.