Ethics Cases of the Year

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Course Details

Planners will learn firsthand how the updated Code of Ethics emphasizes the commitment to equity and inclusion, to opposing harassment, and to preventing misuse of the AICP credential. Planners will understand how the AICP Code of Ethics sets certified planners apart from others by focusing on integrity, the appearance of fairness, and a commitment to supporting fair and just communities.

Scenarios will include situations addressing harassment, plagiarism, and conflict of interest. Planners will learn how to readily access the Code of Ethics and how to download a copy of the Ethics Pledge for display in their office as a reminder to themselves and as a notice to others that they adhere to a Code of Ethics. Planners will learn how to use the AICP Code of Ethics as a guide to ethical behavior in their planning practice.

Through this course, planners will understand how the AICP Code of Ethics is designed to support all certified planners through challenging situations as long as their behavior is consistent with the Code.

Learning Outcomes

  • Access the Code of Ethics to enhance their planning practice
  • Learn about the hot topics in ethics facing planners in 2024
  • Apply the Code of Ethics to everyday situations facing planners today