Eligibility
To enrol into the Registered Planner assessment you must:
- Be a current Full Member (MPIA) of PIA
- Have five years of professional experience (or equivalent part-time) that covers at least three of the Categories of Experience.
Assessment
Once enrolled, you’ll have 12 months to demonstrate your competency and complete an assessment for each key practice area.
| Practice Area | Assessment Piece |
| Developing and applying technical knowledge | Current CV or accurate and up to date LinkedIn profile URL or online form |
| Professionalism and integrity | Webinars and short quiz |
| Understanding, interpreting and using spatial thinking | Case study report or essay |
| Communicating and engaging with stakeholders | Case study report or essay |
| Understanding and working with planning frameworks | Case study report or essay |
| Using a creative and integrative approach, drawing on a range of disciplines and methods | Verification of case study |
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
You’ll also need to commit to Continuing Professional Development by completing a CPD plan for the coming 2-year period.
Cost
The Registered Planner assessment is a one-off fee of $700 incl. GST.
For SA members the cost is reduced to $515 incl. GST in recognition of the SA Accredited Professionals Scheme.
For members enrolling to complete the Registered Planner PLUS (EIA) accreditation, there is an additional cost of $200.
We accept payment via:
- credit card (Visa or Mastercard only)
- EFT
- BPAY
- cheque
If you’d like to set up a payment plan, get in touch with the PIA office at membership@planning.org.au
How to become a Registered Planner
- Enrol and upload your CV or LinkedIn profile demonstrating 5 years of planning experience.
- Pay your invoice or set up a payment plan to access our online assessment platform (Moodle).
- Complete and lodge your assessments online.
- If successful, you’ll gain Registered Planner status.
Enrol to become a Registered Planner
Need Help? Frequently asked questions can be viewed here.
For further information contact the Membership Team membership@planning.org.au