IAC Academy
A certificate is the beginning of your professional record. Your courses, credentials, badges, and continuing development points build into one lasting profile, with benefits that grow as you advance.
How the academy works
Recorded workshops in short parts, with explanations, quizzes and free previews.
Learn
Take an online course, attend classroom training, or join a program for your organization.
Earn your certificate
Your verified certificate includes a serial number, QR code, and public verification link. Your academy profile is created at the same time.
Build your record
Collect verified skills and badges, and earn continuing development points that support your credentials.
Advance and earn benefits
Each level unlocks greater discounts, early access, and professional opportunities.
Membership levels
7 membership levels. Meet each level's requirements to progress; some levels require an application and review.
- 1 points
The starting point: a permanent profile, a certificate archive, and early notice of workshops.
- 100 points
After your first 100 points (about 10 training hours): a 5% discount and notices about free workshops.
- 300 points
- 1 certificate
Reach 300 points and earn at least one certificate: digital badges, a public professional profile, and a 10% discount.
- 800 points
- 1 certificate
Reach 800 points and earn one completion certificate: priority registration, one free CPD workshop each year, and a 10% discount.
- 2000 points
- 2 certificates
Reach 2,000 points, earn two completion certificates, and maintain a valid CPD record: join the professional directory, get early access and a 15% discount, and become eligible to contribute content.
- 4000 points
- 4 certificates
Reach 4,000 points, earn four completion certificates, maintain valid CPD, pass the Expert assessment, show three years of practice, and receive committee approval: join the expert directory, co-teach, and receive a 20% discount. Renewed annually.
- 8000 points
- 6 certificates
- 1 completed path
Reach 8,000 points, hold Expert status for three years, earn six completion certificates across three specialties, complete a pathway, submit a contribution portfolio (three of five), a case study and two references, and pass a committee interview: earn the FIACA designation, join assessment panels, and receive a 25% discount. Renewed annually.
Digital badges
Each digital badge records an achievement, its award criteria, and a verification link you can share.
Recorded workshops
Our live workshops, split into short parts with explanations and quizzes. Free with your account.
Measures
Interactive self-assessments that show where your organization stands and what to do next.
Learning paths
A course builds a skill. A path builds a specialty.
Start here
All coursesYour professional record starts with one course
Then it grows with every achievement.
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