AICP Practice Test

The AICP Planning Certification demonstrates your commitment to professional standards. Use our AICP Practice Exam modules to identify knowledge gaps and focus your study efforts effectively. Try our PHR practice test.

1. Join APA - Become a member of the American Planning Association to begin your journey.
2. Verify Eligibility - Ensure you meet the AICP requirements for education and professional experience.
3. Enroll in AICP Candidate Pilot - Students and graduates can start the process early through this program.
4. Submit Application - Complete the AICP exam registration and pay the assessment fees.
5. Schedule Exam - Book your test date at a Prometric center or choose to take the AICP exam online.
6. Pass the Exam - Use AICP exam prep materials to study and achieve a passing score.
7. Maintain Certification - Fulfill renewal requirements by earning CM credits.

Expect to invest between $400 and $600 total for your initial AICP certification. Many employers will reimburse these AICP exam costs as part of professional development. Try our PMP practice test.

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Pros and Cons at a Glance

Sample AICP - American Institute of Certified Planners Practice Questions

Try these questions from our free AICP - American Institute of Certified Planners practice tests. The correct answer and an explanation follow each question.

1. How does the AICP Code address a planner's obligation to report violations by non-AICP planners or allied professionals?

   • A. The Code encourages reporting through appropriate channels even for non-AICP professionals
   • B. The Code's ethics obligations apply only to AICP members and cannot extend to others
   • C. Non-AICP violations are always referred to AICP for enforcement
   • D. Planners are prohibited from reporting colleagues to avoid chilling professional relationships

Answer: A. The Code encourages reporting through appropriate channels even for non-AICP professionals

While AICP can only discipline its own members, the Code encourages reporting unethical conduct by any professional through appropriate channels.

Answer: C. Provide a full written disclosure of the conflict to their employer and recuse themselves from working on the project.

Rule of Conduct #5 states that a planner must not accept an assignment where they have a financial interest unless they make a full written disclosure to their employer and receive written permission to proceed. The safest and most ethical course of action is disclosure and recusal to avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest.

Answer: C. Directing a professional to make an analysis or reach findings not supported by available evidence.

Rule of Conduct #18 states, 'We shall not direct or coerce other professionals to make analyses or reach findings not supported by available evidence.' Instructing a subordinate to alter a report by removing factual evidence to support a predetermined conclusion is a direct violation of this rule. This also relates to Rule #1, which prohibits providing inaccurate or misleading information.

Answer: A. Protect confidential client information while still upholding public disclosure obligations

The Code requires balancing client confidentiality with mandatory public disclosure requirements—neither obligation is absolute.

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