The CERTIFIED PARLIAMENTARIAN^® Credential

CERTIFIED PARLIAMENTARIAN^® is a registered service mark of the American Institute of Parliamentarians, U.S. Reg. No. 8,446,622.

To earn the CERTIFIED PARLIAMENTARIAN^® credential with the American Institute of Parliamentarians (AIP), you must meet the following requirements:

• AIP Membership: Be a member in good standing with AIP.
• Written Examination: Pass a comprehensive written exam with a minimum score of 80%. The CERTIFIED PARLIAMENTARIAN^® examination fee is $250. See exam policies.
• Service Points: Earn 20 service points in areas like parliamentary education and service to AIP.

About the CERTIFIED PARLIAMENTARIAN^® Examination

• Exam Content: The written exam consists of three parts: multiple choice, short answer questions, and script writing.
• Exam Format: The CERTIFIED PARLIAMENTARIAN^® examination is taken online. Each part must be completed within one hour, with brief breaks allowed between sections.
• Study Materials: AIP strongly recommends studying the following resources:
• American Institute of Parliamentarians Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure, 2nd edition
• Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition
• Joint Code of Professional Responsibility for Parliamentarians
• Other valuable study guides include Cannon’s Concise Guide to Rules of Order, the American Institute of Parliamentarians Study Manual and Parliamentary Law by Henry M. Robert.
• Exam Window and Registration: The CERTIFIED PARLIAMENTARIAN^® examination is offered three times a year: January, June, and October. Pre-registration is required approximately six weeks in advance. See the Events Portal for specific dates and registration deadlines.

Preparation and Practice

• Study Time: Plan to study for at least six months to a year before taking the CERTIFIED PARLIAMENTARIAN^® examination.
• Practical Experience: Gain valuable knowledge and practical application through:
  • West Coast Practicum (January-February)
  • Spring Practicum (May-June)
  • Educational sessions at the Annual Session (July-August)
  • Presiding Practicum (usually held in the 4th quarter)
• Event Dates:

           Examination Window                                 Application Deadline
           January 18-29, 2027                                   November 6, 2026
           June 7-18, 2027                                          April 16, 2027
           October 4-15, 2027                                     August 16, 2027

• Apply for the CERTIFIED PARLIAMENTARIAN^® examination in the Event Portal.

Contact Us

If you have questions about the CERTIFIED PARLIAMENTARIAN^® examination, please contact accrediting@aipparl.org.