Information Quality Certified Professional
Every Profession needs its 'badge of honour'
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this certification aimed at IT or Business (e.g. non-IT) people?
- Is this certification aimed at staffers/individual contributors or managers?
- Can IQ Consultants be certified?
- How do I attain certification?
- How are pre-requisite criteria validated?
- How is the IQCP exam administered?
- Will the exams be available in non-English languages?
- Are there any discounts available?
- Do I have to be a member of the IAIDQ to achieve certification?
- What happens after I've taken the exam?
- What is the pass point of the exam?
- How long will my certification last once I've passed the exam?
- How do I renew my certification?
- Is this certification aimed at IT or Business (e.g. non-IT) people?
- Both — it is aimed at professionals of all disciplines. Anyone engaged in improving data or information quality will benefit from the certification, regardless of their work function or discipline.
- Is this certification aimed at staffers/individual contributors or managers?
- Both — in order to provide high quality information in an organization, both individual contributors and their managers need to have a skilled knowledge in IQ practice.
- Can IQ Consultants be certified?
- Yes — consultants who have gained the requisite experience can benefit greatly from certification as this will enhance the quality of the services they offer to their clients.
- How do I attain certification?
- By meeting specific work/experience requirements, by signing the IAIDQ Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and by taking and passing the IQCP examination, a three-hour, 150-questions, closed-book multiple choice exam provided at examination locations around the world.
- How are pre-requisite criteria validated?
- During the application process, applicants provide information about their work experience and education to show how they satisfy the eligibility criteria. A sample of applications will be audited. If selected for the audit, candidates or IQCP recipients are responsible for providing the documentation necessary to verify any of the statements they made in their application.
- How is the IQCP exam administered?
- The IQCP exam is a closed book, proctored test at an exam site. In some instances, IAIDQ and its affiliates may offer the exam during events.
- Will the exams be available in non-English languages?
- Initially the exam will be in English only. This may change over time.
- Are there any discounts available?
- IAIDQ members receive a discount. Non-members are encouraged to join IAIDQ to benefit from the discount, and will be able to so via the IQCP application process.
- Do I have to be a member of the IAIDQ to achieve certification?
- No. However, we hope you consider joining to enjoy the many benefits of membership, including discounts for the certification fees and for events worldwide.
- What happens after I've taken the exam?
- You will receive your results within two to three weeks of the last date of your Test Window.
Results for computer-based exams will be available immediately after the candidates submit their answers at the end of the exam.
Candidates who pass the exam will receive a credential package that includes the credential certificate and information about how to maintain and renew the credential.
Candidates who do not pass the exam will be able to re-take it later. - What is the pass point of the exam?
- This will be finalized after the June-July test window.
- How long will my certification last once I've passed the exam?
- The IQCP credential needs to be renewed every three years. There are two ways to re-certify:
- Submit a re-certification journal that documents a minimum level of ongoing professional development. The criteria are being finalized and will be published shortly on the Recertification web page.
- Take the exam again.
- How do I renew my certification?
- Renewal information is being finalized and will be published shortly on this Certification web page.