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Laywers and Accountants who have less than five years of experience may be eligible for the Professional Entry Route, which provides targeted module exemptions based on your existing qualifications and professional body membership.
This route recognizes your foundational expertise while ensuring you complete the governance‑specific modules required for the International Qualifying Program (IQP).
Professionals with at least five years of experience in law or accounting, and who hold membership in a recognized professional body, may qualify for the Fast Track Entry Route.
Who Is Eligible for the Professional Entry Route?
To qualify, candidates must:
- Work in law or finance
- Hold current membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., Bar Association, CPA body, ACCA, etc.)
- Have less than five years of professional experience
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge aligned with legal or financial practice
Module Exemptions Under the Professional Entry Route
Lawyers may be exempt from:
- Corporate Law
- Development of Strategy
Accountants may be exempt from:
- Interpreting Financial and Accounting Information
- Development of Strategy
Candidates complete the remaining IQP modules required for full qualification.
Professionals with at least five years of experience in law or accounting, and who hold membership in a recognized professional body, may qualify for the Fast Track Entry Route.
Why Choose the Professional Entry Route?
1. Recognition of Your Professional Expertise – Your legal or financial training already covers core concepts such as compliance, analysis, and risk. This route acknowledges that foundation and adjusts your learning accordingly.
2. A Structured Pathway Into Governance – The Professional Entry Route provides a focused entry point into governance education, allowing you to build capability early in your career.
3. Early Exposure to Governance Competencies – You gain practical understanding of governance principles, board dynamics, and risk oversight — positioning you for future advancement.
4. Flexible Learning for Working Professionals – The program enables you to advance your governance education while continuing your professional development.
How the Professional Entry Route Works
Below is a clear, structured overview of the Professional Entry process.
01 Confirm Eligibility
Ensure you are a lawyer or accountant with up to five years of experience and membership in a recognized professional body.
02 Submit Your Application
Provide your professional credentials, membership verification, and experience summary for Professional Entry assessment.
03 Receive Module Exemptions
Lawyers and accountants with under five years of experience may receive exemptions from specific IQP modules.
04 Complete Required Modules
Finish the non-exempt modules to satisfy the academic portion of the IQP.
05 Earn Your Governance Designation
Upon successful assessment, you receive your globally recognized governance credential – CG / GradCG – and become a CGIC Graduate member.
06 Gain Required Governance Experience
Apply your learning in real governance contexts to meet the experience requirement for Chartered membership.
07 Apply for Chartered Membership
Once experience is met, submit your application to become a Chartered member (Associate / Fellow) and earn your ACG / FCG designation.
Your training has set the stage. Professional Entry advances your governance journey.
APPLY FOR IQP Professional Entry