IQCP Examination Preparation

"Every profession needs its badge of honour" 

The IQCP (Information Quality Certified Professional) certification is the pinnacle of achievement in the Information Quality profession, representing a 'black belt' level of profeciency and understanding of a broad range of topics which are critical to the successful definition and execution of Informtion Quality Management change in organisations large and small.

Developed by Information Quality practitioners for Information Quality practitioners, the IQCP syllabus is recognised as being challenging, even for experienced professionals.

Castlebridge Associates has developed a 10-day intensive training programme to help aspiring IQCP candidates prepare for the 3 hour examination. This curriculum has been successfully delivered in leading Irish organisations. 

By partnering with Castlebridge for your IQCP study you will get:

• Expert tuition from a leading expert intimately familiar with the subject matter and the syllabus of the ICQP exam
• In-depth grounding in the body of knowledge of the IQCP syllabus across all 6 knowldege domains
• Project-based coaching and revision
• Sample questions mirroring the format of the exam as closely as possible that are unique to Castlebridge Associates

Furthermore, the fee payable to Castlebridge Associates will cover your examination plus one exam retry (if necessary) and 1 yrs membership of the IAIDQ

Candidates who do not currently hold a FETAC Level 6 award in Managing Information Quality may choose to pursue this certification in tandem by arrangement with Castlebridge Associates.

About the Course

This course has been developed to provide an in-depth grounding for management and staff engaged in the management, measurement, and improvement of Information Quality in organsiations of any size.

The course addresses key skill and knowledge learning requirements of the six knowledge domains of the IQCP certification and its associated Body of Knowledge.

• Information Quality Strategy and Governance
• Information Quality Environment and Culture
• Information Quality Value and Business Impact
• Information Architecture Quality
• Information Quality Measurement and Improvement
• Sustaining Information Quality

Read more about the Certification and the exam requirements on the IQCP examination website

Learners will be required to undertake a series of project assignments during the course of the 12 weeks, including the keeping of a "Learner Diary" to help them assimilate and integrate the theory and practice of effective Information Quality Management.

Preferred Entry Level

Candidates for IQCP must at a minimum meet the IAIDQ's entry requirements which can be found on the IQCP certification website

Some prior exposure to Information Quality principles and practices is desirable, ideally the FETAC Level 6 minor award Managing Information Quality.

Crucially, learners must have sufficient exposure to Information Quality practices and information management in their organisation that they would be able to interpret and apply principles covered in the course to their day to day activities as part of 'activity learning" and the maintenance of their 'learner diary'.

A reasonable level of proficiency in mathematics and statistics is an advantage.

Delivery Modes

This course of study is delivered on-site only.

Distance learning options and eLearning can be provided by special arrangement.

Price

The fee for this course is €2850 per person which includes all examination fees, materials etc and a year's membership of the IAIDQ.

Graduates of the Castlebridge Associates FETAC award "Managing Information Quality" can avail of a 10% discount on this rate, and futher discounts are available to members of selected professional associations or at the discretion of Castlebridge Associates.

Opportunities for Further Learning

Successful IQCP candidates are advised to pursue a programme of continuous education to maintain their certification standing and keep their skills sharp and relevant.