To receive regular emails about AICP Prep resources and classes, email:
Henry Bittaker, FAICP, APA-FL Chapter PDO | APA-FL Treasure Coast Section PDO hbittaker@aol.com.
Here is a general introduction to the AICP exam from January 2023. If you are interested in taking the exam, the next sessions begin August 3rd 2023. If you are a past or present Urban Knight who is looking for a study group, this is a great group that has worked with us in the past. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Click here to look at the January 2023 Exam Preparation Slides
Please check on the drop-down buttons below an extensive list of resources for the 2023 AICP STUDY GROUP – 2nd Class (Ethics) & Exam Diversity Scholarship
2nd Class
There is no charge for the class. The GoToWebinar, GoToStage, One Drive and the Treasure Coast AICP Exam Study links are being made available to you free by the APA-Florida Chapter. Attendance at both the Thursday and the Saturday question sessions (once the latter start in September), are “attend when you can.” The AICP Study Group sessions will be held weekly until October 26th, except September 7th during the APA-FL Conference. A separate, all-day pre-conference training session on the AICP Exam will be held on Tuesday, September 5th at the APA-FL Conference location in Jacksonville (conference registration required).
For the Fall, we plan to live-broadcast and record the Thursday and Saturday sessions (once the latter begin in early September) using GoToWebinar, which will include the ability for remote live interaction with the presenter. We will also make the webinar, the presentations and all other materials except for a few copyrighted sets, available after each class on one Drive & GoToStage stages for downloading. You will be able to remotely listen to the class and view the class materials either live (including active participation), or download and view the materials after each class, plus obtain additional associated materials that we will add to the One Drive after each class. Location of the One Drive/GoToStage and directions for their use will follow in an email after each class (typically on Fridays). One Drive materials should be available for at least a year. IMPORTANT NOTE: You must be an APA member to have access to the One Drive site as it contains APA materials only available to APA members. The One Drive also contains the study materials from the previous 2022 and 2023 NOWsessions.
If you want to participate in either the Thursday or Saturday webinars live, follow the links and instructions below that I will send out weekly in an email prior to each class, typically on Tuesday – (NOTE: You need to register to participate in GoToWebinar sessions live, but you do not need GoToWebinar registration to view the Webinars after-the-fact, but you can; otherwise, just download them from the One Drive or GoToStage sites – the One Drive & GoToStage instructions will be circulated after each class to APA members, typically on Friday).
APA EXAM PREP Webinar
The American Planning Association has placed exam study webinars on their website. Look at Tip 3 on https://www.planning.org/certification/exam/ that contains 2022 webinars covering the new exam outline done by the folks from PlanningPrep that APA uses yearly at the national conference to do their exam prep training. The site contains 9 of 10 webinars; the remaining webinar should be added soon. Use these webinars to further provide guidance on the subject matters to be covered by the new exam outline, especially in new areas like “Communication”. The webinars are short (15-45 minutes in length) and cover the new exam outline topics. Use the webinars as a guide to the new exam topics, not as an absolute gospel as to what will be on the new exam (e.g. I highly doubt a 2021 court case that they list will be covered on the May 2023 exam – APA hasn’t done that in the past; other, more important recent court cases have not been showing up on the exam yet).
INTRODUCTION TO THE EXAM – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zX6RdTvMd0
RESEARCH & ASSESSMENT METHODS – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNzj-vAQ63U
FUNDAMENTAL PLANNING KNOWLEDGE – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ioceq25Tao
COMMUNICATION & INTERACTION – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0Uci2vrl2k
PLAN & POLICY DEVELOPMENT – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKikUnCDF3I
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF_oREZIBIM
ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT – coming soon?
LEADERSHIP – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBjRDN_0U_w
AREAS OF PRACTICE – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzOA6GxIXmk
AICP CODE OF ETHICS & PROFESSIONAL CODE – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJRZE0nm6LY (addresses exam 2016 code version that you’ll be tested on)
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NEW AICP EXAM DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
The window for applying online for the APA AICP Certification Diversity Scholarship for the November exam IS NOW OPEN AND ENDS August 31st. Fifty scholarships will be awarded for the fall exam via a lottery system directly handled by APA. Diversity is an inclusive concept which encompasses, but is not limited to race, ethnicity, class, gender, age, sexuality, ability, educational attainment, spiritual beliefs, creed, culture, tribal affiliation, nationality, immigration status, financial status, political beliefs, and veteran status. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, self-identify with one or more of the categories above, and have a financial need for the scholarship, please submit an application. Here’s the scholarship fee schedule:
AICP Certification fees for Diversity Scholarship recipients
| Fee | Regular Fees | Scholarship Recipient Fees |
| Program and Exam Registration | $255 | $85 |
| Experience Assessment | $255 | $85 |
| Exam Transfer (if needed/requested) | $100 | $100 |
| Essay Appeal (if needed/requested) | $100 | $100 |
| Total | $510 | $370 ($170 for exam & experience assessment only) |
For more information (and to apply) see – https://www.planning.org/certification/scholarship/
Scheduled Classes
THURSDAY’S NIGHT CLASS “PARTICIPATE REMOTELY LIVE” INSTRUCTIONS
Please register for 08-10-23 AICP STUDY GROUP (Ethics) on Aug 10, 2023 6:00-9:00 PM EDT at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1209584169862418269
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
NOTE: Once the webinar occurs, this link is also the way you register to view the webinar after-the-fact, or you can download it from the GoToStage SITE (instructions on Fridays)
NOTE 2: Sessions will begin promptly at 6pm – sign in earlier or risk being muted from any discussions.
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2nd WEEK’S CLASS SESSION:
AICP CODE OF ETHICS
Henry Bittaker, FAICP
PRACTICE QUESTIONS (as time allows)
Henry Bittaker, FAICP
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LINKS FOR 2nd WEEK:
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IX. AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct [10%]
A. Aspirational Principles
B. Rules of Conduct
C, D & E. Procedural Provisions
IMPORTANT NOTE: This outline (and code) will change sometime after the November 2023 Exam, which will test planners on the 2016 Code of Ethics – https://www.planning.org/certification/exam/ (Tip 3)
Resources for Ethics Code
ETHICAL PRINCIPLES IN PLANNING
http://www.planning.org/ethics/ethicalprinciples.htm
AICP CODE OF ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT (Revised April 2016)
http://www.planning.org/ethics/ethicscode.htm
EXAM PREP VIDEO – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJRZE0nm6LY
PROCEDURES UNDER THE AICP CODE OF ETHICS & PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
http://www.planning.org/ethics/ethicscode.htm
APA ETHICS TOOLKIT
APA ETHICS BLOG (i.e. Examples)
https://www.planning.org/ethics/ (4/5 down page)
APA ETHICS CASE OF THE YEAR
https://www.planning.org/ethics/caseoftheyear/
VIDEOS – Case of the Year
2022
2020
2019
2018
OTHER ETHICS VIDEOS
When Ethics Collide – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LiIGJZpxG8
How to Play Well with Others – https://florida.planning.org/professional-growth/cm-maintenance/free-cm-opportunities/how-play-well-others-15-ethics-cm/?cmp=cm-page
Ethics for Planners – http://www.ohioplanning.org/aws/APAOH/asset_manager/get_file/478675?ver=155
Confronting Racism – Ethical Considerations
https://www.nyupstateplanning.org/planners-day
APA PLANNING MAGAZINE ETHICS ARTICLE
Planning Ethics and You
https://www.planning.org/planning/2017/jul/planningethics/
Altruism, Ethics and Planning
https://www.planning.org/planning/2017/jun/evergreen/
Ethics in the Time of Twitter
https://www.planning.org/planning/2012/dec/ethics.htm
Avoiding Conflicts of Interest (2nd topic)
https://www.planning.org/planning/2019/apr/thecommissioner/#2
APA-PA CHAPTER ETHIC SCENARIOs
http://planningpa.org/wp-content/uploads/aicp_pres_ethics_scenarios.pdf
Exam Resources
APA SELECTED READINGS – https://www.planning.org/certification/examprep/selectedreading/
APA EXAM RESOURCES – https://www.planning.org/certification/exam/ (APA list of resources)
https://www.planning.org/awards/pioneers/ (APA Planning Pioneers)
https://www.planning.org/media/document/9173210/ (APA law cases)
https://www.planning.org/media/document/9176920/ (CPC History Timeline)
https://www.planning.org/timeline/ (APA Timeline)
CPC Study Guide – https://www.planning.org/learn/course/9216282/
General Exam Links
GENERAL LINKS:
AICP EXAM
The new online application process for the NOVEMBER 2023 exam
https://www.planning.org/certification/
STEP 1: EXAM REGISTRATION
Opens: October 2, 2023 at 9:00am CST
Closes: October 30, 2023 at 3:00pm CST
Transfer Deadline: November 27, 2023 at 3:00pm CST
STEP 2: TAKE EXAM
Exam Window: November 1, 2023 – November 29, 2023
STEP 3: PROVIDE REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
(FOLLOWING EXAM PASSAGE)
Opens: December 4, 2023 at 9:00am CST
Closes: December 29, 2023 at 3:00pm CST
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GENERAL
https://www.planning.org/certification/
AICP EXAM – INFORMATION BULLETIN
https://www.planning.org/media/document/9227012/
AICP EXAM OUTLINE (Exam Topics)
https://www.planning.org/certification/examprep/subjectmatter/
EXAM PREPARATION
https://www.planning.org/certification/exam/
SAMPLE AICP EXAM
https://www.prometric.com/sites/default/files/ada/OAT/index.htm
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VISIT our study group’s web site (includes lots of links for studying):
Our Study Group’s AICP exam study links site: https://florida.planning.org/documents/5987/NEW_TREASURE_COAST_AICP_WEBLINK_UPDATE_4-05-22.pdf
APA-Georgia has added 2023 slides to study for the AICP exam as well – check them out as they may prove useful in your studies –https://georgiaplanning.org/aicp/aicp-exam-reviews/
APA has additional free AICP exam study links on their online resources for the exam – check them out on the drop down menu bottom below:
Click here
GENERAL – https://www.planning.org/certification/examprep/ (includes 2019 APA Conf. Exam Prep slides & Video)
LAW CASES – https://planning-org-uploaded-media.s3.amazonaws.com/document/PLD-Land-Use-Law-Cases-2019.pdf
READING LIST – https://www.planning.org/certification/examprep/selectedreading/ (e.g. Knowledge Center)
HISTORY TIMELINE – https://www.planning.org/timeline/ Use the side arrows to progress through the slides.
NATIONAL PIONEERS – https://www.planning.org/awards/pioneers/
Here are a few useful, additional Ethics links from the APA website:
· Ethics Case(s) of the Year – https://www.planning.org/ethics/caseoftheyear/
· Ethics & RFP’s – https://www.planning.org/blog/blogpost/9133127/
· Misusing the AICP Credential – https://www.planning.org/blog/blogpost/9136928/
PBS has a video series addressing some of our AICP Exam planning issues – (each 50+ minutes)
10 Towns that changed America – https://www.pbs.org/video/10-changed-america-10-towns-changed-america/
10 Parks that changed America – https://www.pbs.org/video/10-changed-america-10-parks-changed-america/
10 Streets that changed America – https://www.pbs.org/video/10-streets-that-changed-america-ari3m5/
Books: GIS – Bolstad, Paul. 2016. GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information Systems, Fifth Edition. Ann Arbor, Mich.: XanEdu Publishing.
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