Under Planning for the Future (PFF), graduates will enter a new streamlined membership and certification process to become a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) and full CIP Member. The following is a brief certification and membership guide specific to future graduates with planning degrees accredited by CIP (detailed information can be accessed at www.cip-icu.ca):

• Step One After graduation, become employed in the field of planning and apply for Candidate Membership;
• Step Two Once accepted as a Candidate Member, complete at least two years of Responsible Professional Planning Experience (RPPE). Upon completion, have a sponsor with at least three years of professional planning experience sign a Record of Practical Work Experience;
• Step Three Complete a minimum one-year mentorship under the guidance of an RPP who has been in good standing for at least three years. The mentorship may be completed concurrently with the two years of RPPE;
• Step Four Complete the mandatory Ethics & Professionalism course. This online or in-person course can be completed any time after Candidate Member acceptance, and is intended to prepare Candidates for planning practice ethics and professional conduct, as well as the Professional Exam; and
• Step Five Candidate Members may apply to write the Professional Examination upon completion of steps one to four. The in-person exam is intended to evaluate the Candidate’s understanding of ethics, professional conduct and relevant competencies for professional planners. Upon successful completion of the Professional Examination, the Member’s Affiliate will approve and recognize the planner as an RPP and full CIP Member.

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