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The Fast Track Route is an accelerated pathway designed exclusively for qualified Lawyers and Accountants who bring substantial professional experience to governance. If you hold membership in a recognized professional body and have at least five years of relevant experience, you may be eligible to complete the International Qualifying Program (IQP) through a streamlined, two‑module route.
This pathway recognizes your existing expertise and focuses your learning on the governance‑specific competencies required for designation.
Who Is Eligible for Fast Track?
To qualify, candidates must:
- Be a Lawyer or Accountant
- Hold current membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., Bar Association, CPA body, ACCA, etc.)
- Have a minimum of five years of professional experience in law, accounting, or governance‑adjacent roles
- Demonstrate experience in areas such as regulatory compliance, risk, financial oversight, advisory work, or organizational accountability
If you meet these criteria, you may bypass foundational IQP modules and proceed directly to the advanced governance curriculum.
What Fast Track Candidates Need to Complete
Fast Track Professionals complete only two modules:
1. Corporate Governance
A comprehensive exploration of governance frameworks, board roles, fiduciary duties, ethical leadership, and organizational accountability. This module builds the strategic understanding required for board and senior leadership roles.
2. Risk Management
A practical, applied module covering enterprise risk, internal controls, compliance, assurance, and oversight. It strengthens your ability to evaluate and guide risk‑related decision‑making at the highest levels.
These two modules form the core of modern governance practice — and they build directly on the professional expertise lawyers and accountants already possess.
Why Choose the Fast Track Route?
1. Accelerated Completion – Your prior learning and professional experience allow you to complete the IQP in significantly less time than the standard pathway.
2. Globally Recognized Designation – Earn a respected governance credential recognized across jurisdictions and industries.
3. Professional Alignment – The curriculum complements the analytical, regulatory, and ethical foundations of legal and accounting practice.
4. Career Advancement – Fast Track graduates are well positioned for:
- Board and committee roles
- Corporate Secretary positions
- Governance, risk, and compliance leadership
- Senior advisory and executive roles
How the Fast Track Route Works
Below is a clear, structured overview of the Fast Track process.
01 Confirm Eligibility
Ensure you are a lawyer or accountant with at least 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 Fast Track assessment.
03 Receive Fast Track Approval
Once approved, you are formally admitted into the accelerated two‑module International Qualifying Program route.
04 Complete Two Required Modules
Finish Corporate Governance and Risk Management – the only modules required for Fast Track candidates.
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 experience has already prepared you. Fast Track turns it into leadership.
APPLY FOR IQP FAST TRACK