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What has your state PDO done to assist you in becoming a member of the oh-so-elite American Institute of Certified Planners? Has he/she provided study guides or applicable study materials; organized official study sessions; been available to answer any questions that you may have had; etc.? The reason why I ask this is because for the past 3+ years now, my state PDO has not done a darn thing. Specifically, he has not:
A group of us have complained to the state leadership about this and have even gone so far as to complain to the national AICP leadership as well. To date, nothing has been done from either side. This mystifies me because it clearly states in the AICP Code of Ethics that
With that being said, we are at wits end and have decided to take matters into our own hands by establishing our own PDO and program. I know the general consensus here is why do we as planners even need to bother with AICP certification? Well, at this point, it's not even about being AICP or not, it's more of a matter of principle. What's the point in having an appointed PDO if he/she does nothing for the planners they're supposed to be helping in one way or the other?
- held any informal nor formal study sessions
- provided the most BASIC information regarding the exam to those who requested it
- does not return phone calls or emails
- etc.
A group of us have complained to the state leadership about this and have even gone so far as to complain to the national AICP leadership as well. To date, nothing has been done from either side. This mystifies me because it clearly states in the AICP Code of Ethics that
.6) A planner must contribute time and information to the professional development of students, interns, beginning professionals and other colleagues
With that being said, we are at wits end and have decided to take matters into our own hands by establishing our own PDO and program. I know the general consensus here is why do we as planners even need to bother with AICP certification? Well, at this point, it's not even about being AICP or not, it's more of a matter of principle. What's the point in having an appointed PDO if he/she does nothing for the planners they're supposed to be helping in one way or the other?