Certified Professional Parliamentarian-Teacher
(CPP-T)
Certified Professional Parliamentarian is the highest credential awarded
by the American Institute of Parliamentarians (AIP). To achieve this
designation, a member must first pass a comprehensive written examination
and meet the service requirements for Certified Parliamentarian. The
candidate must then pass an oral examination based on several parliamentary
authorities, show further experience and service to the profession,
be recommended by the AIP Accrediting Committee, and be approved by
the AIP Board of Directors.
Before awarding the credential, the AIP Board considers the candidate’s
test score, experience and ability as a parliamentarian, service to
AIP, and dedication to the improvement of parliamentary procedure.
To earn the additional teacher designation, a parliamentarian must
obtain additional training and teaching experience, be recommended by
the AIP Education Director, and be approved by the AIP Board of Directors.
Professional Registered Parliamentarian (PRP)
Professional Registered Parliamentarian is the highest credential awarded
by the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP). To achieve this
designation, a member must first complete a written exam to be classified
as a Registered Parliamentarian. To earn full PRP standing, the candidate
must then successfully complete a professional qualifying course covering
advanced material prepared and administered by the registration examiners
committee.
