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Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Get Certified?

Minimum requirements for each CIPAG certification level.

Associate Level

  • Bachelor’s degree in any field
  • 2+ years public sector experience (or 1 year with relevant internship)
  • Basic English proficiency

Professional Level (CPA®, CGP®, CACS®)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Admin, Poli Sci, Law, Economics, or similar
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience
  • Completion of CIPAG foundation course or exemption exam

Fellow & Above

  • Master’s degree or equivalent
  • 10+ years of senior leadership in governance
  • Demonstrated contributions to the field (publications, reforms, etc.)

International candidates: Foreign degrees are accepted after verification by CIPAG’s credential evaluation service.