The Investor Relations Advanced™ certificate program is tailored for professionals with deeper expertise and advanced IR responsibilities. This program covers complex competencies and practices, regulatory and governance knowledge, and business insights helping seasoned practitioners validate their elevated knowledge and skills. This standalone program is intended for a wide range of professionals within the investor relations profession; IR corporate professionals and counselors, service providers, finance, communications, and other professionals.
 
For IR corporate professionals and IR counselors, this certificate enables you to divide your IRC journey into two parts. With this certificate more seasoned practitioners can hone existing skills, while also perfecting the tools, visibility and network necessary to become a leader in the broader IR community.
 
Service providers, though not eligible to earn the IRC, can earn the IR Foundations and IR Advanced certificates. This demonstrates the commitment to the IR profession, to customers, and colleagues.
 
If you have been thinking about ways to make a greater impact at your company, showcase your skills, and increase your earnings, these stackable certificate programs can make a huge difference in advancing your IR career and your organization’s success.
 
Upon successful completion of the IR Advanced exam, you will receive an e-certificate and digital badge to designate your accomplishment.

Examination Format
The IR Advanced examination will take 90 minutes to complete and consists of 75 multiple choice questions. It is administered in a computer-based format online and on demand with live remote proctoring. The passing score for the IR Advanced examination is 55 correct answers of 75 scored items. This program is U.S.-based, and the examinations are administered in English.

IR Advanced Exam Blueprint
Domain Name  % of Content # of Items
D1. Business Insight 19% 15
D2. Strategic Counsel & Collaboration 18% 14
D3. Capital Markets & Capital Structure 18% 14
D4. Corporate Regulatory Compliance 15% 11
D5. Corporate Governance 15% 11
D6. Environmental, Society, Governance (ESG) 15% 10
  100% 75

Who Should Enroll
This standalone program is intended for a wide range of professionals within the investor relations spectrum, from new practitioners to senior investor relations professionals, counselors, service providers, finance, communications, and other professionals. It is also designed as a component of a sequential pathway for IR corporate professionals and IR counselors seeking the IRC certification. 

Examination Fees
  • Member Fee: $650 / Non-member Fee: $725
  • Exam Retake Fee: $250
  • Transfer/Rescheduling Fee: $125 
  • Refund Administrative Fee: $200  







 
How To Earn The IRC Certification
To earn the IRC certification, IR corporate professionals and counselors must successfully complete the IR Foundations and IR Advanced certificate programs within a two-year time frame, and meet the work experience requirements. Refer to the IR Credentialing Handbook for detailed information.
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"The IR Foundations and IR Advanced certificate programs are a testament to our belief in nurturing IR talent from the ground up and are catalysts for professional growth and excellence."
 
Nicole Russell
NIRI Fellow
Vice-Chair, Certification Council
Sr. VP, Investor Relations
Primerica, Inc.
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