Strategic Plan of the American Institute of Certified PlannersIn April of 2018 the AICP Commission adopted its latest Strategic Plan. The plan lays out strategies to promote the American Institute of Certified Planners as the professional planning credential most valued by the communities we serve, our members and those who employ us. Specific areas of focus include how AICP will: * Provide the best standards and guidance for planning practice and ethics. * Serve as a resource and promote research and innovation for all planners and related professionals. * Support education, growth, engagement, and excellence for planners at every career stage. * Promote diversity, inclusion, and social justice within planning education, practice, and the communities we serve.Approved by the AICP Commission, April 19, 2018American Institute of Certified PlannersAICP_fa3591ee-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f6739AICP CommissionThe AICP Commission is the eight-member governing body of the American Institute of Certified Planners. Members include a President, a President-Elect or an Immediate Past President, and six Commissioners. They serve four-year terms. Terms are staggered, so three commissioners are elected biennially. Day-to-day operations are managed by APA staff. The APA Executive Director and CEO also serves as AICP Executive Director.Deborah LawlorFAICPGlenn LarsonAICPKaren WolfFAICPMarissa AhoAICPJustin MooreAICPBen CarlisleAICPDenise HarrisAICPSilvia VargasAICPThe AICP is the professional planning credential most valued by the communities we serve, our members and those who employ us._fa359392-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f6739To promote the American Institute of Certified Planners_fa359478-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f6739Integrity & ValueEnhance and promote the integrity and value of the AICP credential._fa359518-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67391PlannersStudentsEmployersCommunitiesAdvocate on behalf of all professional planners. Enhance and promote the integrity and value of the AICP credential to all planners, students, employers and the communities that planners serve.ValueEnsure the ongoing value of the AICP credential by regularly evaluating services provided to AICP members and identifying new opportunities to further enhance AICP's value._fa3595e0-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67391.aCertificationAdvocate AICP certification._fa3596bc-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67391.bStudentsEmerging ProfessionalsNon-Traditional PlannersPlanning AcademicsAllied ProfessionalsUnderrepresented GroupsEmployersCommunitiesAdvancing the Credential: Advocate AICP certification to students, emerging professionals, non-traditional planners, planning academics, allied professionals, underrepresented groups, employers and communities that planners serve.Emerging ProfessionalsInvest in the future of AICP by implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the AICP Candidate Pilot Program._fa35977a-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67391.cEmerging ProfessionalsIntegrityPromote and defend the integrity of professional planning practice and the AICP credential by developing initiatives that support AICP members in the workplace and with communities planners serve._fa359838-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67391.dAICP MembersCommunitiesInclusivenessActively address barriers and increase opportunities for underrepresented peoples in the profession to become AICP certified._fa3598d8-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67391.eAffordabilityContinue to assess the affordability of AICP membership at all career levels, including early and mid-career, retirees and for those applying for the AICP credential._fa359978-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67391.fRetention & ReinstatementRegularly evaluate processes in place to retain and/or reinstate AICP members, including retired AICP members._fa359a2c-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67391.gAICP MembersRetired AICP MembersCertification & Professional StandardsEstablish and maintain core competency standards and practices for all stages of AICP certification. _fa359ad6-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67392Recognize and anticipate changes in the profession and the career-long skills and knowledge necessary to excel as a professional planner.Relevancy & InnovationKeep the AICP credential relevant by promoting knowledge of innovative planning practices, emerging issues, planning trends, education and research and other best practices._fa359b80-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67392.aCohesivenessEstablish a continuum of certification that links education, AICP's certification application process, the Certification Examination, and Certification Maintenance in a cohesive system throughout each stage of certification._fa359c34-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67392.bCore CompetenciesLink the AICP core competency standards to current APA and AICP policies and programs to advance the planning profession and promote professional commitment._fa359ce8-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67392.cPlanning ProfessionalsApplication ProcessPromote and communicate a clear and concise AICP certification application process that maintains education and experience qualification standards while minimizing application complexity and expense._fa359db0-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67392.dTestingMaintain the integrity and relevancy of the AICP Certification Examination._fa359eaa-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67392.eExam PreparationPrepare applicants for the AICP Certification Examination by promoting the availability of affordable and easily-accessible training and educational resources._fa359f90-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67392.fAdvanced Specialty CertificationEvaluate the future of the Advanced Specialty Certification program._fa35a06c-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67392.gEthical Principles & PracticeSet high standards for AICP member ethical and professional behavior as outlined in the AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct._fa35a166-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67393Promote the value of the Code to both employers and the communities planners serve.Code EvaluationRegularly monitor the effectiveness of the code, as required by AICP's bylaws._fa35a224-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67393.aEquity & Social JusticeWork to expand choice and opportunity for all persons by building capacity for diverse, inclusive, culturally-competent and equitable planning practices in existing and new AICP programs and initiatives._fa35a2d8-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67393.bAlignmentEnsure any changes to the AICP Certification process are in alignment with the AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct._fa35a3d2-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67393.cTrainingEnhance the quality and diversity of ethics training._fa35a49a-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67393.dPlanning StudentsIntroduce the AICP Code of Ethics and Professional conduct to planning students by coordinating ethics training with academics and university planning programs._fa35a558-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67393.d.iPlanning StudentsAcademicsUniversity Planning ProgramsPromotionIdentify opportunities to enhance the value of AICP certification by promoting the importance of AICP's ethical standards to all practicing planners, employers and communities._fa35a620-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67393.ePlannersEmployersCommunitiesProfessional DevelopmentFoster AICP member commitment to the profession through continuous learning and career-long professional development._fa35a6e8-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67394Certification MaintenanceEstablish Certification Maintenance Program goals, objectives, performance criteria and metrics._fa35a7b0-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67394.aCoordinationEnsure the professional development objectives of the AICP Commission are coordinated with the broader educational objectives of APA and its components._fa35a88c-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67394.bAICP CommissionService, Commitment & RecognitionRecognize the commitment and good work of AICP members, with particular attention to their efforts that advance the profession and contribute to the success of others._fa35a954-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67395AICP MembersCommitmentContinue to develop new ways to foster AICP member commitment to the planning profession._fa35aa1c-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67395.aAICP MembersRecognitionDevelop new ways to recognize mid-career achievements of AICP members (at All Career Levels)._fa35aaf8-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67395.bAICP MembersMentoringDevelop additional opportunities for AICP and FAICP members to mentor all planners at all stages of their careers._fa35abca-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67395.cAICP MembersFAICP MembersPlannersCollege of FellowsSupport the efforts of the College of Fellows to encourage continued leadership by Fellows through the adopted Engagement Strategy._fa35ac92-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67395.dCollege of Fellows: Planning Assistance TeamsEnhance the Community Planning Assistance Team (CPAT) program through effective marketing and collaboration with other professional organizations._fa35ad78-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67395.eCommunitiesCommunity Planning Assistance TeamsCommunication & CollaborationStrengthen AICP's collaborative ties between APA leadership (APA Board, Divisions and Chapters), students, planning educators, and planning practitioners._fa35ae54-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67396APA LeadershipAPA BoardAPA DivisionsAPA ChaptersStudentsPlanning EducatorsPlanning PractitionersAPA Board CollaborationAs highlighted in the joint APA Board/AICP Commission "Roles and Responsibilities" agreement, continue evaluate possible overlap and gaps between APA and AICP programs and initiatives, ensuring their value and reducing redundancy._fa35af26-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67396.aAPA BoardAICP CommissionAcademic & Certification LinkageContinue to strengthen the links between what is taught and what is practiced by fostering increased collaboration between the academic planning community, practicing planners and the AICP certification process._fa35b016-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67396.bAcademic Planning CommunityPracticing PlannersAcademic EngagementRegularize direct engagement between AICP, APA, the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB), and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP)._fa35b12e-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67396.cAPAPlanning Accreditation Board (PAB)Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP)International AccreditationCollaborate with international planning organizations by sharing knowledge on professional certification and standards._fa35b232-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67396.dInternational Planning OrganizationsInternational MembershipFoster increased AICP international membership._fa35b354-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67396.d.iManagementEnsure that all AICP programs and initiatives are clearly documented, cost effective, coordinated, and provide convenience to members._fa35b462-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67397DocumentationEstablish the AICP Policy/Operations Manual to further the continuity of AICP management documentation and formalize "institutional knowledge."_fa35b548-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67397.aBudgeting/Cost/BenefitAssess costs vs. benefits of any major AICP certification structure changes._fa35b692-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67397.bMetricsEstablish and track operational metrics to advance the Commission's objectives and programs._fa35b796-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67397.cEducation & ResearchAdvance professional planning activities through setting and maintaining of education standards and providing input on research priorities._fa35b8d6-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67398Content DevelopmentSet and maintain professional education standards and guidelines for education, including Core Competencies, AICP Certification Examination content, and Certification Maintenance requirements that incorporate best practices and emerging trends._fa35b9da-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67398.aAcademic Educational StandardsWork with the Planning Accreditation Board and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning to promote academic educational standards aligned with AICP standards._fa35baca-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67398.bPlanning Accreditation BoardAssociation of Collegiate Schools of PlanningProfessional Ethics EducationMaintain standards for education pertaining to the Code of Ethics._fa35bc0a-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67398.cResearchIdentify research priorities particularly relating to identifying research gaps and emerging trends as they relate to the AICP core competencies and certification exam content._fa35bd72-3fb1-11e9-b118-18dadd0f67398.d2018-04-192019-03-05https://www.planning.org/leadership/commission/strategicplan/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net