Advancing the
Global Standard
of Professional
Accreditation
ICPA establishes structured accreditation frameworks, governance standards, and assurance mechanisms for professional certification programs, training providers, and learning initiatives worldwide.
Trust, Built on
Independence.
Set the Global Benchmark
The ICPA Professional Standards Framework establishes the criteria by which professional certification and training are measured worldwide.
Verify Quality, Continuously
Risk-based surveillance and rigorous peer-review decisions safeguard the integrity of every credential we recognize.
Open Doors Across Borders
Mutual-recognition agreements with peer authorities give ICPA-accredited credentials portability across 47 jurisdictions.
Become the
Authority Your
Profession Needs
Accreditation by ICPA is independent third-party recognition that your certification or training organization conforms to the most demanding international standards. Join a global community of bodies that have demonstrated excellence.
Everything You Need
In One Place
The PSF Framework
The authoritative ICPA Professional Standards Framework guiding global accreditation.
Accredited Bodies
Search the official register of certification bodies and training providers worldwide.
Credential Check
Confirm the authenticity of any credential issued by an ICPA-accredited body.
Publications & Guides
Frameworks, guidelines, policies and reports — all publicly available.
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Community of
Excellence
Geneva headquarters and six regional offices — North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa, Latin America — work in concert to ensure every accreditation decision meets the same global standard.
A Clear, Structured
Five-Stage Path
Eligibility
Application screening and scope confirmation.
Documentation
Off-site review of governance and operations.
Assessment
On-site or remote evaluation by qualified assessors.
Decision
Independent peer-review accreditation decision.
Surveillance
Risk-based ongoing monitoring and reassessment.
Trust for Every
Stakeholder
Certification Bodies
Validate your certification programs against globally benchmarked criteria.
Training Providers
Demonstrate the quality of your professional education offerings.
Employers
Make hiring decisions with confidence — verify credentials in seconds.
Professionals
Earn credentials backed by independent global accreditation.
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Set the Standard?
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