Why Planning Certification
Buy Once.
Keep Forever.
Download your materials instantly, study at your own pace, and keep everything long after exam day — whether you're studying for the first time or referencing on the job.
What Makes Us Different
We built Planning Certification around one simple idea: you shouldn't have to pay twice to pass once.
How We Compare
Some AICP prep resources charge a one-time fee but give you time-limited online access that expires at the end of the exam cycle. Here's how that stacks up against Planning Certification.
| How We Compare | Planning Certification | Time-Limited Online Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | One-time purchase | One-time fee, temporary access |
| Price Range | $125 – $169 | $349 – $699 |
| Access Duration | Lifetime — never expires | Limited to exam cycle window |
| If You Need to Resit | Still have everything you paid for | Must repurchase for next cycle |
| Access After the Exam | Yes — reference forever on the job | Access ends with the exam cycle |
| Study on Your Own Timeline | Yes — no registration window | Must register within set dates |
| Format | Download & keep — no internet needed | Online only — requires internet |
| Audio Study Option | Yes — all 4 guides in audio | Video streaming only |
Competitor pricing and access terms based on publicly available information. Always verify current terms directly with any provider.
Other resources put a clock on your access. We don't. Buy once, study at your own pace, and keep your materials long after exam day — at a fraction of the cost.
Shop Planning CertificationCompare Our Bundles
See exactly what's included in each bundle so you can choose the right level of prep for you.
| What's Included | Ultimate AICP Bundle$169 | Test Yourself Bundle$140 | Study Guide Bundle$125 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study Guides | |||
| Comprehensive Planning Study Guide | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Case Law, Acts & Legislation Guide | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Planning Timeline Guide | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Significant People & Books Guide | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audio | |||
| All 4 Audiobook Versions | ✓ | — | — |
| Practice & Testing | |||
| 2 Practice Exams (170 questions each) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 5 Practice Quizzes | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Performance Tracker | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Extras | |||
| Case Law Index Cards | ✓ | — | — |
| Access | |||
| Instant Digital Download | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lifetime Access — No Expiration | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| No Repurchasing if You Resit | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| On-the-Job Reference Access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |