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CICP

The senior credential. The seniority signal.

CICP demonstrates the extensive skills and knowledge required to lead internal-controls functions — the credential that puts you in the room with the board.

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Completing this program earns the Certified Internal Control Professional (CICP) digital badge on Credly — a public, verifiable record you can add to LinkedIn, your email signature, or a CV. See the badge.

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Eligibility (any one of):

  • CICS certification + 8 years of internal control experience
  • 12 years of internal control design/assessment experience
  • 4-year degree + 8 years of experience
  • Master's degree + 7 years of experience
  • Doctorate + 4 years of experience

Additional requirements

  • Demonstrate proficiency in internal controls plus minimum 5 of 7 job dimensions
  • Submit a testimonial letter from a contemporary attesting to your experience
  • Provide supporting evidence of skill proficiency

The upgrade path

If you already hold CICS, you can upgrade directly to CICP. Use the upgrade checkout below to begin.

Maintenance

Same as CICS — 120 CPE hours per 3-year cycle, $100 recertification fee. See full renewal requirements →

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CICP Certification Upgrade

Existing CICS holders advance to the senior credential through our secure checkout.

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