ICxA Credential Roadmap
ICxA Credentials
ICxA credentials are organized into capability orders to guide your professional progression.
Credentials are awarded through examination and, where applicable, verified professional experience.
1. Choose Your Pathway
Select the best route for your goals
2. Review Requirements
Understand the exams and experience needed
3. Become a Member
Get recognized for your expertise
4. Take the Required Exam
Challenge the exam for your credential
5. Submit Experience
Provide experience, references, and more
6. Earn Your Credential
Achieve recognition and advance your career
COMMISSIONING
First Order Capability
Education programs are optional preparation tools. Credentials are awarded through examination and, where applicable, verified by professional experience.
CxP
Commissioning Professional
Exam: Commissioning Certification Exam
Experience: No minimum required
Evidence: 1 peer or supervisor reference
Focus: Execution support, testing, documentation, safety
CxL
Commissioning Lead
Exam: Commissioning Certification Exam
Experience: 5 years relevant industry experience
Evidence: 1 peer or supervisor reference
Focus: Coordination, interfaces, issue resolution, team leadership
CxPM
Commissioning Project Manager
Exam: Commissioning Certification Exam
Experience: 10 years relevant industry experience
Evidence: Project portfolio + 2 senior references
Focus: Strategy, integration, stakeholder alignment, handover readiness
OPERATIONAL READINESS
Second Order Capability
Education programs are optional preparation tools. Credentials are awarded through examination and, where applicable, verified by professional experience.
ORA
Operational Readiness Associate
Exam: Operational Readiness Certification Exam
Experience: No minimum required
Evidence: None required
Focus: Readiness fundamentals, documentation, handover principles, system awareness
ORP
Operational Readiness Professional
Exam: Operational Readiness Certification Exam
Experience: 5 years relevant industry experience
Evidence: 1 peer or supervisor reference
Focus: Readiness planning, training, procedures, and handover
ORX
Operational Readiness Executive
Exam: Operational Readiness Certification Exam
Experience: 10 years relevant industry experience
Evidence: Portfolio + 2 senior references
Focus: Readiness strategy, governance, stakeholder alignment, and operational transition
OUTCOME GOVERNANCE & ASSURANCE
Third Order Capability/Competence
Education programs are optional preparation tools. Credentials are awarded through examination and, where applicable, verified by professional experience.
OA
Outcome Auditor
Exam: Outcome Assurance Certification Exam
Experience: 15 years relevant industry experience
Evidence: Audit portfolio + 2 senior references
Focus: Evidence sufficiency, audit, uncertainty, and residual risk
OD
Outcome Director
Exam: Outcome Assurance Certification Exam
Experience: 20 years relevant industry experience
Evidence: Executive portfolio + 3 senior/executive references + 2 case submissions
Focus: Outcome governance, commercial alignment, lifecycle authorization, and risk acceptance
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