NIRI - Investor Relations Charter (IRC)

(All resources and credentialing programs are offered in English only)

IR Club Switzerland along with partner NIRI - The Association for Investor Relations provides its Club members with greater access to exclusive IR-focused programs that support continuous profession development and advancement of their investor relations professionals.
In addition to access to NIRI webinars, IR club members also have access to special discounted offers. Please contact info.dont-like-spam@ich-will-kein-spam.irclub.ch for your special discount code for NIRI resources and certifications.

IR Competency Framework

The IR Competency Framework is a comprehensive guide that defines the major domains of IR practice. The content guides NIRI’s professional development programming and underpins NIRI’s Investor Relations Charter (IRC)® and other credentialing programs. IR club members can access it for free in the member section.

IR Body of Knowledge

NIRI’s Investor Relations Body of Knowledge is the comprehensive resource for investor relations, highlighting the essential practice areas that an IR professional is expected to know in their role. Purchase this valuable resource using this link.

The IR Foundations and IR Advanced Certificate Programs

These standalone certificate programs are intended for a wide range of professionals within the investor relations profession, including IR professionals, consultants, service providers, finance, communications, and other professionals.

These certificate programs can also be followed as the new pathway to the IRC certification when earned within the same two-year timeframe period (and work experience requirements are met) by corporate IR practitioners and IR counselors/consultants.

To learn more about these certificate programs click here.
To apply for the IR Foundations, click here.
To apply for the IR Advanced certificate, click here.

The Investor Relations Charter (IRC)®

This is the best in-class certification geared towards IR professionals. Learn more about what it is, why get certified, and see what benefits having a certain credential (certificate or certification) can present to the professional and to the employer. You can also download the IR Credentialing Handbook for detailed information. Are you ready to submit your IRC Exam Application? If so, simply create a NIRI account and use the discount code to receive the member price. (NIRI membership is not a prerequisite for certification or recertification).

IR Credentialing Study Guide

A comprehensive credentialing study guide with preparation tips, exam-taking strategies, and a sample study plan. Download it here.

IRC Sample Test (Free of charge)

The two sample test questions are meant to give candidates an indication of the IRC examination format and type of topics covered. They are not considered exam preparatory or training.

Two practice tests mirroring the format and cognitive levels of the actual exams to simulate the exam-taking experience. These tests are designed to assess your readiness and identify areas of the 11 Domains of the IR Competency Framework where you can focus your study planning.

IRC Exam Application

The IRC examinations are available online and on demand. Download the IR Credentialing Handbook for detailed information and instructions. To apply for any of the exams, simply create a NIRI account and IR club members can request a discount code to receive the NIRI member price. (NIRI membership is not a prerequisite for certification or recertification).

Apply for the IRC Exam using this link

Testimonials

Deb Ann Wasser, IRC
VP, Investor Relations & ESG Engagement, Etsy, Inc

"Achieving the Investor Relations Charter (IRC®) is a great way to culminate my many years of practice, both as an in-house IRO and a consultant, and to demonstrate my commitment to the profession."
Lee M. Ahlstrom, IRC
President, Energy Services, Viasat, Inc.

"Having the Investor Relations Charter (IRC®) on my business card has generated some great conversation about the credential, NIRI, and skills needed to excel as an IRO."

Jessica Hansen, CPA, IRC
Vice President of Investor Relations & Communications, D.R. Horton, Inc

"Preparing for the Investor Relations Charter (IRC®) exam and completing the continuing professional development requirements each year since have helped me improve my skill set as an IR professional and enhanced my ability to perform my job effectively."

Contact info:

IR club Switzerland: info.dont-like-spam@ich-will-kein-spam.irclub.ch

NIRI: certification.dont-like-spam@ich-will-kein-spam.niri.org

Deb Ann Wasser, IRC VP, Investor Relations & ESG Engagement, Etsy, Inc "Achieving the Investor Relations Charter (IRC®) is a great way to culminate my many years of practice, both as an in-house IRO and a consultant, and to demonstrate my commitment to the profession."
Lee M. Ahlstrom, IRC President, Energy Services, Viasat, Inc. "Having the Investor Relations Charter (IRC®) on my business card has generated some great conversation about the credential, NIRI, and skills needed to excel as an IRO."
Jessica Hansen, CPA, IRC Vice President of Investor Relations & Communications, D.R. Horton, Inc "Preparing for the Investor Relations Charter (IRC®) exam and completing the continuing professional development requirements each year since have helped me improve my skill set as an IR professional and enhanced my ability to perform my job effectively."