Certified Professional Parliamentarian

Requirements for the Certified Professional Parliamentarian (CPP) Credential

To earn the Certified Professional Parliamentarian (CPP) credential from the American Institute of Parliamentarians (AIP), you must meet the following requirements:

  • Certified Parliamentarian (CP): Hold a current CP credential.
  • Oral Examination: Pass a comprehensive oral exam with a minimum score of 90%. The exam fee is $600.
  • Service Points: Earn 30 service points in areas like parliamentary education, service to AIP, and parliamentary services.

About the CPP Exam

  • Exam Format: The oral exam is conducted in two parts:
    • Parliamentary Theory: Tests your knowledge and ability to explain parliamentary concepts and procedures.
    • Presiding Demonstration: Evaluates your skills in presiding over a meeting.
    • There will be a 15-minute break between the two parts.
  • Exam Setting: The exam is administered by three Certified Professional Parliamentarians and observed by an audience of AIP members.
  • Study Materials: Familiarize yourself with the following resources:
    • Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition
    • American Institute of Parliamentarians Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure, 2nd edition
    • Joint Code of Professional Responsibility for Parliamentarians [https://aipparl.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/JCOPR-2020-FINAL-CODE-only-v3.pdf]
    • Cannon’s Concise Guide to Rules of Order
    • Other valuable study guides include the American Institute of Parliamentarians Study Manual and Parliamentary Law by Henry M. Robert.
  • Eligibility: You must have successfully passed the CP exam at least one year before the start of the CPP exam window.

Preparation and Practice

  • Observation: It is highly recommended that you observe at least one CPP oral exam before applying.
  • Practical Experience: Gain valuable knowledge and practical application through Practicums and educational presentations at the Annual Session. Find dates for these events on the AIP calendar.

Additional Resources

  • CPP Application Package: For detailed information, obtain the CPP Application Package from the ‘members-only’ section of the AIP website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about the CPP Exam, please contact accrediting@aipparl.org.

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