Are you planning to take the Environmental Planning Board Exam?
Here’s what you need to know about the Environmental Planning Board Exam!
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What is the Environmental Planning Board Exam?
To become a Filipino Environmental Planner, you must pass the Environmental Planning Board Exam.
The examination is given at least once every year. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Environmental Planning Board Exam was postponed in 2020 and 2021.
When is the next Environmental Planning Board Exam?
The 2023 Environmental Planners Licensure Examination is scheduled on July 26 and 27, 2023! #enpexam2023
Specific details about the 2023 Environmental Planners Licensure Examination…
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Who can Take the Environmental Planning (EnP) Board Exam?
To take the Environmental Planning Board Exam, you should have at least a Post-Graduate Diploma in Environmental Planning.
Effective the 2022 Environmental Planning Board Exam, only holders of “the following degrees from schools, colleges or universities duly recognized and accredited by the CHED ” can apply for the Environmental Planning Board exam.
(1) A graduate in environmental planning, urban/city and regional planning, or town and country planning or its equivalent;
(2) A Post-Graduate Diploma in Environmental Planning, city and regional planning or its equivalent, and with at least one (1) year of on-the-job training as required herein;
(3) A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, city planning or urban and regional planning, or town and country planning, or its equivalent, and with two (2) years of on-the-job training as required herein;
Section 18 (b) of RA 10587
Universities and Colleges that Offer Courses to be Qualify for the Environmental Planning Board Exam
Starting from the 2022 Environmental Planning Board Exam, higher academic credentials are required for “excellent, world-class and globally competitive (Section 2, RA 10587)” professional environmental planners.
These are Philippine universities and colleges that offer course on environmental planning.
What is the passing rate of the Environmental Planning Board Exam?
Between 2007 and 2019, the average passing rate of the Environmental Planning Board Exam is 51%. .
What is included in the Environmental Planning Board Exam?
The Environmental Planning Board Exam generally covers three subject areas, which “may be revised as the need arises (Section 17, RA 10587):”
- History, concepts, theories and principles of environmental planning;
- Environmental planning process, methods/techniques and strategies; and
- Environmental plan implementation, legal aspects and administration.
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What are the changes to the Environmental Planning Board Exam because of the COVID-19 pandemic?
The 2022 Environmental Planning Licensure Exam was conducted on a limited face-to-face manner.
Can I take the Environmental Planning Board Exam if I already hold a planning position?
Generally, even present holders of planning positions need a diploma or a degree in environmental planning to apply for the Environmental Planning Board Exams.
How to become a Filipino Environmental Planner?
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- 4 Considerations for Planning your Self-Review
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How to Apply for the Environmental Planning Board Exam?
Begin your application through the PRC Licensure Examination and Registration Information System.
Also, here are the requirements for applying for the Environmental Planning Board Exam.
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How can I pass the Environmental Planning Board Exam?
According to Section 16 of RA 10587, to pass the exam, you must
“obtain a weighted average of not less than seventy per centum (70%) AND a rating of not less than fifty per centum (50%) in any examination subject.”
Republic Act 10587
This is why I recommend that you create a review plan for the Environmental Planning Board Exam whether you self review or join review sessions.
Tips for Passing the Environmental Planning Board Exam
Here are specific tips for reviewing each subject area of the Environmental Planning Board Exam.
- Subject Area 1: History and Concepts of Environmental Planning
- Subject Area 2: Environmental planning process, methods, techniques and strategies
- Subject Area 3: Environmental plan implementation, legal aspects and administration
Join the Pass the Environmental Planning Board Exam Facebook group for more!
Why a Review Plan is Important
Creating a review plan will increase you ability to pass the Environmental Planning Board Exam.
With a review plan, you can avoid:
- Focusing much time on piecemeal references.
- Being disorganized in review sessions.
- Inconsistency of review sessions because of confusion.
Can I re-take the exam if I failed the 2019 Environmental Planning Board Exam?
As of September 2020, no retakers without planning diploma or degree can apply for the 2022 Environmental Planning Board Exam (and beyond).
More information for retakers of the Environmental Planning Board Exam.
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More References and Links for the EnP Board Exam
- Republic Act 10587 (Law) (IRR)
- Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning of UP Los Banos
- Edukasyon.ph
- PRC Licensure Examination and Registration Information System
- Frequently Asked Questions about Environmental Planning in the Philippines
6 replies on “Environmental Planning (EnP) Board Exam 101 (Updated January 2023!)”
I’m just curious, i want to take the exam as it has been my dream and goal career wise. I am taking Masters in Environment and Natural Resource Management at University of the Philippines Open University and I wonder why it’s not included in the list of those who can take the exam.
Hi Rona! I base my list on several references in FB posts and groups of EnPs. I have not encountered that Master’s program in any of these.
I suggest you ask your institute directly to see if the program qualifies you.
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