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Membership classes

The RTPI offers a range of membership types to suit all levels of planning professionals, for every stage in your career. The designation Chartered Town Planner is the hallmark of professional competence and signifies to employers, clients and the public a depth of skills and knowledge in spatial planning. Non-planners are able to join the Institute as Affiliate members.

If you are not sure which class of membership is right for you, try our step-by-step membership wizard.

 

Chartered Town Planner

Chartered member

Chartered Membership signifies that its holder has knowledge, skills and competence in spatial planning in appropriate depth and detail.

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Licentiate

Licentiate

Licentiate membership is the main pathway to qualify as a Chartered Town Planner.

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Student

Student

For full or part time students on courses related to planning or the built environment.

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Associate

Associate member

For professionals involved in spatial planning. Associate membership is also a route to becoming a Chartered Town Planner.

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Technical

Technical member

For enforcement, technical or administrative staff engaged in spatial planning.

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Legal Associate

Legal associate

For qualified legal practitioners who specialise, or have experience, in planning law.

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Affiliate

Affiliate

For people who have an interest in planning but are not qualified for other membership classes.

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Membership wizard

Membership wizard

Find out which membership class is right for you with our step-by-step wizard.

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