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  1. Check Eligibility Requirements: IBCA mandates you to meet certain educational and work experience requirements to become eligible. Before proceeding, check if you satisfy the minimum eligibility requirements for the CIBP®. It is recommended that you keep this information handy as it will be required while filling up your online application.
  2. Fill Online Application: Once you have satisfied the CIBP® eligibility requirements, it is time to apply. Start the application process by creating your myIBCA account. Once you have submitted the online application and made a successful payment of the fee, you will immediately receive an acknowledgement response email with instructions for the next step in the process.
  3. Validation: An internal check is conducted to validate your credentials against the prescribed candidacy prerequisites for earning the CIBP® Charter.
  4. IBCA Learning Resources: Post your payment confirmation, you will receive your unit of the learning resources containing reading and learning material at the address you have registered with us. Normal delivery timeframe is 3-4 weeks. Access to online learning material will be shared within 24-48 business hours.
  5. Award: If you qualify the exam and meet other conditions, you are awarded the CIBP® credential and the Digital Badge is immediately issued to you. You can expect the delivery of the physical credential pack to reach you within 3-4 weeks weeks from the date of the credential - award.