Aicp criterion essay

To become an AICP certified planner, members must write three short essays that describe and explain how their professional experiences align with the criteria. Each response must be between 250-500 in length. Each response must be based on the member's verified professional experience (but does not need to address the entirety of that experience).

The AICP Commission has established three criteria that distinguish the experiences of professional planners from those of layperson planners, allied professionals, community stakeholders, and elected or appointed officials:

Each response must be self-contained and self-explanatory (i.e., a response must not be dependent on information provided in a different response, an employment verification letter, or external documentation). Be sure you've thoroughly read the guidance in the AICP Guide: Planning Experience Essays before beginning your essays.