The American Institute of Parliamentarians has several extensive certification programs, ensuring that members so designated have met the highest possible standards of parliamentary knowledge.
 

Certified Parliamentarian (CP)

An applicant for Certified Parliamentarian must obtain a grade of 80 or above on a written examination, and must earn 20 service points in areas such as Parliamentary Education, Service to AIP, and Professional Services.

The written examination contains multiple choice, short answer and essay questions on parliamentary procedures covered in Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, The Standard Code of Procedure, and Cannon’s Concise Guide to Rules of Order.

For more information about AIP's certification program or to request exam applications, contact AIP headquarters, aip@parliamentaryprocedure.org.


Certified Professional Parliamentarian (CPP)

An applicant for Certified Professional Parliamentarian must be a Certified Parliamentarian in good standing, must obtain a grade of 90 or above on an oral examination, and accumulate an additional 30 service points.

The oral examination covers the current editions of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure, Cannon's Concise Guide to Rules of Order, and Parliamentary Opinions II. Additional suggested reading is as follows: Parliamentary Law, Parliamentary Opinions I, Demeter’s Manual of Parliamentary Law & Procedure, and Riddick’s Rules of Procedure

In addition to demonstrating a thorough knowledge of these manuals, the examinee must also demonstrate expertise in presiding.

Oral examinations are offered three times each year: at the Annual Session (July/August) , the Richard M. Lucas Memorial Practicum (January), and the Floyd M. Riddick Williamsburg Practicum (June).

For more information about AIP's certification program or to request exam applications, contact AIP at aip@parliamentaryprocedure.org.


Designated Teacher of Parliamentary Procedure (CP-T or CPP-T)

CPs and CPPs are eligible to apply for the teacher designation.

The Teacher Education Course is designed to improve the teaching skills of Certified Parliamentarians and Certified Professional Parliamentarians who teach workshops and classes on parliamentary procedure.

Along with other requirements, earning the teacher designation includes successfully completing an entire teacher course. Registered and Professional Registered Parliamentarians are invited to attend the class at the discretion of the AIP Board of Directors. The course is offered in odd numbered years and is taught by an especially qualified staff. The location varies.