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Professional Certifications

Earn recognized credentials in industry standards, education leadership, and professional competency.

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Available Certifications

Choose a certification path that matches your professional goals and experience level.

ICIES Certified Professional

Recognition of professional competency in industry standards

100 hours of study required
Globally recognized credential
Industry-endorsed assessment

ICIES Certified Instructor

Qualification for teaching ICIES standards and frameworks

80 hours of study required
Globally recognized credential
Industry-endorsed assessment

ICIES Approved Education Provider

Recognition for institutions providing approved education programs

160 hours of study required
Globally recognized credential
Industry-endorsed assessment

Professional Designations

Earn prestigious credentials recognized globally across education, industry, and professional sectors.

CCIP

Certified Compliance & Integrity Professional

For professionals overseeing ethics, compliance, and institutional governance.

Requirements

5+ years professional experience
ICIES-ETHICS completion
Passing examination
3 professional references

Renewal Cycle

3 years

CQAP

Certified Quality Assurance Professional

For quality managers implementing QMS and continuous improvement.

Requirements

3+ years QA experience
ICIES-QA completion
Passing examination
Portfolio submission

Renewal Cycle

3 years

CEIP

Certified Education & Innovation Professional

For educators and institutional leaders advancing educational excellence.

Requirements

7+ years education experience
ICIES-SF completion
Passing examination
Institutional endorsement

Renewal Cycle

3 years

CSAP

Certified Standards Auditor Professional

For auditors conducting institutional audits against ICIES standards.

Requirements

10+ years audit/compliance experience
Specialized auditor training
Advanced examination
Audit mentor approval

Renewal Cycle

2 years

Instructor Pathways

Develop your career as an accredited ICIES instructor across three progressive levels.

Qualified Instructor (QI)

40 hours

Level 1

Foundational instructor credential for teaching ICIES frameworks.

Bachelor's degree minimum
2+ years field experience
Instructor training completion
Teaching portfolio

Master Instructor (MI)

120 hours

Level 2

Advanced instructor for designing specialized programs and training other instructors.

QI credential
3+ years teaching experience
Advanced instructional design
Published materials or research

Lead Instructor (LI)

200+ hours

Level 3

Senior position directing institutional education programs and curriculum development.

MI credential
5+ years teaching leadership
Curriculum development expertise
Institutional sponsorship

Continuing Education (CE) Framework

Stay current with required CE credits aligned to your credential type. All ICIES certifications require ongoing professional development.

Standards Compliance

Up to 15 CE credits

Training on ICIES standards frameworks, requirements, and implementation strategies.

2 trainings annually

Quality Management

Up to 10 CE credits

Advanced workshops on quality systems, audit methods, and continuous improvement.

2-3 trainings annually

Ethics & Governance

Up to 8 CE credits

Professional development on institutional governance, ethics, and stakeholder relations.

1-2 trainings annually

Sector-Specific Updates

Up to 5 CE credits

Specialized training for education, healthcare, professional services, and industry sectors.

2-3 trainings annually

Renewal Requirements

CE Credits

15-20 per 3-year cycle

Required professional development hours

Compliance Audit

Annual verification

Confirm continued adherence to standards

Fee

$250-500

Renewal and maintenance costs

How to Get Certified

Follow our rigorous, transparent process to earn your ICIES certification.

1

Choose Certification

Select the certification path that matches your professional goals.

2

Complete Training

Complete approved coursework through accredited education providers.

3

Take Assessment

Pass the comprehensive proctored examination.

4

Earn Credential

Receive your digital badge and enter the ICIES Registry.

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