IR Qualifications
The Certificate in Investor Relations (CIR®) & International Certificate in Investor Relations (ICIR®) are the Society's internationally-recognised qualifications for the investor relations profession.
With more than 2,300 successful candidates from more than 26 countries, the CIR® and ICIR® are firmly established as the leading IR qualifications worldwide.
“As someone new to IR, the CIR was a great introduction to the role of the IR professional and really helped me to identify the areas where I would most benefit from further development.”
Which qualification is right for me?
CIR
CIR
- Are you based in the UK?
- Do you work for, or advise. UK-listed companies?
ICIR
ICIR
- Are you based outside the UK?
- Are you interested in international best practice?
FAQs about the CIR/ICIR
The Certificate in IR (CIR) and International Certificate in IR (ICIR) is suitable for anyone working in investor relations or in related professions. It is also suitable for those considering a move into IR, either in the UK or in other markets. The course content is comprehensive and covers most of what an IR practitioner would require. The CIR body of material also represents a useful guide and source of reference at all times.
Obtaining the CIR or ICIR provides international recognition as a qualified IR practitioner, demonstrates competence and growing expertise and strengthens career prospects.
We suggest that a minimum of 40 hours of self-study is required to prepare for the examination, although this does depend on a candidate's existing level of experience.
The registration fee includes your registration as a CIR/ICIR candidate, access to the online study guide (once your registration fee has been received) and login details for the online mock exam platform. You can access the mock exam platform as often as you like while you are studying for the exam. The cost of your final exam is also included in the registration fee.
The exam is a one-hour multiple choice exam, comprising 60 questions based on the topics set out in the syllabus in the study guide. The pass mark is 65%. The exam can be taken in-person at the Society's central London offices, or online by arranging an appointment with Tara Mitchell.
Successful candidates are sent a certificate and may use the letters "CIR" after their name, along with our recognised "CIR" logo. Candidates may also use the same on LinkedIn and similar professional social media profiles they might access.
If you have any questions at all about which qualification is right for you, please contact tara.mitchell@irsociety.org.uk.