International Qualifying Program

Chartered status is the benchmark for excellence amongst corporate secretaries and governance professionals. It shows that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience to take on a job with significant and wide-ranging responsibilities. To attain Chartered status, you must complete the International Qualifying Program, gain the necessary practical experience, and uphold upstanding character throughout your career.

The International Qualifying Program (IQP) is a broad-based professional qualifying program that covers the areas of corporate governance, company compliance & administration, company law, finance, strategy, risk management, and boardroom dynamics. Successfully completing the IQP opens the door to versatile and challenging career opportunities as a trained governance professional in more than 80 countries globally.