AICP
Several of our planners, as noted in their individual listings, have earned what the American Planning Association calls "a high mark of distinction" in the planning profession - membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners. AICP certification is awarded to planners who pass a rigorous examination covering the history and theory of planning, urban design, law, ethics, and quantitative methods as well as have professional experience working as a planner.
CNU-A
The Congress for the New Urbanism's accreditation program is based on the principles of the Charter of the New Urbanism. The program's aim is to spread and elevate best practices; recognize the talent and commitment on display within the movement to create walkable, sustainable places; and establish New Urbanism as the standard for leaders working to build better places. CNU accreditation is achieved through completion of a comprehensive examination.
PLA
The American Society of Landscape Architects designation applies to individuals licensed in a U.S. state to practice landscape architecture.
LEED
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design's advanced credentialing program ensures that professionals have the knowledge they need to take a project through LEED certification for buildings and are well versed in the many aspects of green building. Individuals have passed a comprehensive exam and have involvement on a project registered/certified for LEED.
CPM
Tennessee’s Certified Public Manager program, based in the Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership, strives to provide an in-depth, comprehensive, competency-based, nationally certified development program for all managers from state and local government organizations, universities, and those from business and industry who desire this training and certification.