Transport planning professional (UK)

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Transport planning professional is a professional qualification for transport planners which has been developed by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Transport Planning Society. It has been designed to provide professional recognition for transport planners at a level that equates to that of chartered engineer. The qualification requires candidates to have a range of technical competencies, provide a portfolio of evidence, and undertake a professional review.

Transportation planning field

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The qualification is split into five sections:

Those awarded transport planning professional status are entitled to use the postnominal letters TPP.


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TPP may refer to:

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