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    • 15 Nov 2016
    • 31 Dec 2050
    • Remote
    Register

    Please note: To enroll in Course 4 the student must hold the CP or CPP designation or have the permission of the AIP Education Director.

    For more information, email us at aip@AIPparl.org.

    • 31 May 2024
    • 3:00 PM (EDT)
    • 2 Jun 2024
    • 4:30 PM (EDT)
    • Online
    • 116
    Register


    AIP 2024 Spring Practicum (VIRTUAL)

    May 31 - June 2, 2024
    Eastern Time (ET)

    Program Schedule Here >>>

    **All of the educational sessions (not presiding breakouts) will be recorded and be made available for those that registered to attend.  Once all of the videos are edited and uploaded, attendees will have access for about sixty days.

    The 2024 Spring Virtual Practicum will be virtual and will be three days in duration.  The topic will be The Standard Defaults. Participants will hear from the following instructors:

    • Thomas 'Burke' Balch, JD, on defaults in Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, Twelfth Edition;
    • Kenneth Reed, CP-T, on defaults in the AIP Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure, Second Edition;
    • Kay Crews, CPP-T, on defaults in Keesey and Cannons;
    • Michael Malamut, JD, CPP-T, on defaults in the Model Nonprofit Act; and
    • C.J. Cavin, JD, CPP-T, on professional responsibility.

    The practicum will begin on Friday, May 31st promptly at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) Friday through Sunday, June 2nd when we will end around 4:15 p.m. (EDT).

    ABOUT THE PRACTICUM:

    The presiding sessions divided into three levels consisting of Basic, Intermediate and Advance. If you are wondering, at the basic level, the focus is on the fundamentals, with emphasis on language, cadence, and poise.  

    The Basic Level practice scenarios will cover:

    - Main Motion

    - Single Subsidiary motions

    - Amend (including the AMP method of stating amendments)

    - Refer

    - Postpone Definitely

    - Previous Question/ Close Debate

    - Recess

    - Taking votes using Zoom "nonverbal feedback," unanimous consent, show

               of hands, by voice, rising.  

    The Intermediate and Advance Levels will separate AIPSC from RONR authorities and add the precedence of motions, fluency in processing motions and that the proposed motion is in order.

    In addition, the Intermediate Level builds on items already covered to include:

    - Point of Order

    - Appeal

    - Suspend the Rules

    - Reconsider

    - Incidental motions

    - Renewal of motions

    - Secondary Amendment

    - Filling blanks (AIPSC)

    - Table (AIPSC)


    The Advance Level practice will focus on greater fluency and presiding judgment. In addition to those things covered in the Basic and Intermediate level, specific motions may include:

    - Object to the Consideration (RONR)

    - "Stacked motions"

    - Bring Back

    - Filling blanks (RONR)

    - Adopt in Lieu of (AIPSC)

    - Table (RONR)

    REGISTRATION:

    To ensure an adequate number of facilitators for the presiding practices, the registration will be capped at 150 participants with any additional registrants placed on a provisional list. 

    Register by clicking the grey "Register" box on the left

    Payment by check: checks should be made out to American Institute of Parliamentarians and sent to American Institute of Parliamentarians, 1100 E. Woodfield Road, Suite 350, Schaumburg, IL 60173

    CJ Cavin, Esq., CPP-T, PRP, Practicum Coordinator

    David Jackson, CP-T, PRP, Curriculum Director

    • 3 Jun 2024
    • 17 Jun 2024
    Register

    2024 Certified Parliamentarian Application, Examination and Certification 

    Examination Window               Application Deadline

    June 3-17, 2024                             April 12, 2024


    Congratulations! Your decision to seek certification is important.

    To help you, AIP has prepared this registration process.  It includes the following:

    • Accrediting Department Policies for Written Examinations for Certified Parliamentarian, available for review here. 
    • An application for this examination and payment information, available by clicking Register
    • An activity points calculation form, for submission with the examination application. The activity points form is viewable within the registration process and can also be found here.

    *Please be aware that the date and time proposed for the exam, and monitor's name and contact information will be required for registration.

    Activity points must be turned in one week prior to the opening of the Examination Date or the examination will be cancelled and fees will be forfeited. Questions about these policies may be addressed to accrediting@aipparl.org.

    The written examination consists of three parts:

    1. Multiple choice questions
    2. Short answer questions
    3. Narrative scripting exercise (you are given a series of actions/activities and must demonstrate your knowledge of the correct language to achieve the result requested)

    Important information:

    • Each part is taken separately. Once completed, you cannot return to a prior part of the exam. 
    • A short break of up to 15 minutes is permitted between parts. 
    • The exam must be taken in one sitting.
    • There is a one-hour time limit for each section.
    • Retakes of individual sections are not permitted.
    • Activity points are reviewed by the Accrediting Department; additional documentation may be required. 

    The Accrediting Department determines whether the requirements for certification have been met. You may not use the “Certified Parliamentarian” or “CP” designations until you have been officially notified of your certification.

    Thank you again for you interest in parliamentary certification. If you need further assistance, contact the AIP Accrediting Department at accrediting@aipparl.org.

    • 14 Aug 2024
    • 17 Aug 2024
    • 2
    Register

    Annual Session
    Certified Professional Parliamentarian Application

    Application Deadline
    June 7, 2024

    Congratulations! Your decision to seek certification is important.

    To help you, AIP has compiled this package. It includes the following:

    1. The AIP Accrediting Department Policies for Oral Examinations for Certified Professional Parliamentarian (click here);
    2. An application for this examination and payment information, available by clicking Register; and
    3.  An activity points calculation form, for submission with the examination application. The activity points form is viewable within the registration process and can also be found here.

    Certification requires more than achieving a passing score on the examination. It also requires obtaining thirty hours of activities in three categories within the parliamentary profession. All activities must be fully documented. For example, activity as an instructor will be documented with a printed program or other supporting material verifying the activity, dates, and content. If you pass the examination and have documented your thirty activity points to the satisfaction of the Accrediting Department, you will be officially notified of your certification. 

    The Accrediting Department determines whether the requirements for certification have been met. You may not use the “Certified Professional Parliamentarian” or “CPP” designations until you have been officially notified that the credential has been awarded.

    Thank you again for your interest in parliamentary certification. If you need further assistance, contact the AIP Accrediting Department at accrediting@aipparl.org.

    • 7 Oct 2024
    • 21 Oct 2024
    Register

    2024 Certified Parliamentarian Application, Examination and Certification 

    Examination Window               Application Deadline

    October 7-21, 2024                        August 9, 2024


    Congratulations! Your decision to seek certification is important.

    To help you, AIP has prepared this registration process.  It includes the following:

    • Accrediting Department Policies for Written Examinations for Certified Parliamentarian, available for review here. 
    • An application for this examination and payment information, available by clicking Register
    • An activity points calculation form, for submission with the examination application. The activity points form is viewable within the registration process and can also be found here.

    *Please be aware that the date and time proposed for the exam, and monitor's name and contact information will be required for registration.

    Activity points must be turned in one week prior to the opening of the Examination Date or the examination will be cancelled and fees will be forfeited. Questions about these policies may be addressed to accrediting@aipparl.org.

    The written examination consists of three parts:

    1. Multiple choice questions
    2. Short answer questions
    3. Narrative scripting exercise (you are given a series of actions/activities and must demonstrate your knowledge of the correct language to achieve the result requested)

    Important information:

    • Each part is taken separately. Once completed, you cannot return to a prior part of the exam. 
    • A short break of up to 15 minutes is permitted between parts. 
    • The exam must be taken in one sitting.
    • There is a one-hour time limit for each section.
    • Retakes of individual sections are not permitted.
    • Activity points are reviewed by the Accrediting Department; additional documentation may be required. 

    The Accrediting Department determines whether the requirements for certification have been met. You may not use the “Certified Parliamentarian” or “CP” designations until you have been officially notified of your certification.

    Thank you again for you interest in parliamentary certification. If you need further assistance, contact the AIP Accrediting Department at accrediting@aipparl.org.

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