AICP Certified Urban Designer (CUD)

Issued by American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

AICP Certified Urban Designer (CUD) members are experts in urban design. They have demonstrated deep planning education, experience, and knowledge and skills. They have at least eight years of work experience in urban design and their specialized knowledge and skills are verified by passing a rigorous domain specific exam. AICP CUD members participate in continuing education and uphold ethical practice.

Type Certification
Level Advanced

Additional Details

Skills

Design Communication And Engagement
Design Creativity
Design Visioning
Placemaking
Streetscape Design
Visual Evaluation And Analysis

Earning Criteria

Be a current member of the American Planning Association.
Be certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners for at least 8 years.
Pass a rigorous, specialized examination of urban design knowledge and abilities.
Demonstrate how their verified work experience met APA’s definition of advanced urban design experience in three criterion essays.