ICPA accreditation gave our certification program the global credibility we needed to expand into 12 new markets within two years.
Dr. Sarah Mitchell
CEO, Atlantic Professional Standards Institute
United States
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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.
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What We Stand ForTrust, Built on
Trust, Built on
Independence.
01 — Standards
Set the Global Benchmark
The ICPA Professional Standards Framework establishes the criteria by which professional certification and training are measured worldwide.
02 — Assurance
Verify Quality, Continuously
Risk-based surveillance and rigorous peer-review decisions safeguard the integrity of every credential we recognize.
03 — Recognition
Open Doors Across Borders
Mutual-recognition agreements with peer authorities give ICPA-accredited credentials portability across 47 jurisdictions.
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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.
Globally recognized accreditation mark
Independent assessor evaluations
Cross-border recognition
Tiered Gold / Silver / Bronze levels
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In One Place
From the standards framework to the official register — every resource an accreditation stakeholder needs, openly accessible.
Standards
The PSF Framework
The authoritative ICPA Professional Standards Framework guiding global accreditation.
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Accredited Bodies
Search the official register of certification bodies and training providers worldwide.
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Confirm the authenticity of any credential issued by an ICPA-accredited body.
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Frameworks, guidelines, policies and reports — all publicly available.
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Fremont, California 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.
North America
Fremont, CA
Europe
Brussels
Asia-Pacific
Singapore
Middle East
Dubai
Africa
Johannesburg
Latin America
São Paulo
The ProcessA Clear, Structured
A Clear, Structured
Five-Stage Path
1
Eligibility
Application screening and scope confirmation.
2
Documentation
Off-site review of governance and operations.
3
Assessment
On-site or remote evaluation by qualified assessors.
4
Decision
Independent peer-review accreditation decision.
5
Surveillance
Risk-based ongoing monitoring and reassessment.
The ICPA PromiseICPA =
ICPA =
Trust.
We are the independent authority for professional accreditation, and for good reason. For nearly two decades, we have shaped the global accreditation landscape — rigorous, transparent, and uncompromising. Why wouldn't you choose ICPA?
Earn Global Credibility
Unlock cross-border recognition with an accreditation employers, regulators, and governments truly trust.
Uphold Rigorous Standards
Confidence. Integrity. Independence. The values you exemplify when you commit to the ICPA Code of Ethics.
Strengthen Your Governance
Our peer-review process surfaces actionable insights that elevate organizational performance year after year.
Join an Elite Community
Together, we elevate excellence through shared ethics, frameworks, and a common standard of professionalism.
Who We ServeTrust for Every
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Stakeholder
Certification Bodies
Validate your certification programs against globally benchmarked criteria.
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Training Providers
Demonstrate the quality of your professional education offerings.
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Employers
Make hiring decisions with confidence — verify credentials in seconds.
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Professionals
Earn credentials backed by independent global accreditation.
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Voices of TrustWhat Leaders
What Leaders
Say About ICPA
The rigor of the ICPA assessment process is unmatched. Our organization emerged stronger, with refined governance and a credential employers truly trust.
Mr. Hiroshi Tanaka
President, Japan Professional Development Society
Japan
ICPA's independence and transparency set the global benchmark. Their mutual recognition arrangements opened cross-border doors for our certified professionals.
Dr. Amara Okonkwo
Director General, Nigerian Institute of Professional Excellence
Nigeria
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