(All resources and credentialing programs are offered in English only)
The Swiss IR Club along with partner NIRI: The Association for Investor Relations provides IR 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@irclub.ch for your special discount code for NIRI resources and certifications.
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 here.
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
A new flexible pathway to boost and advance your knowledge and skills. These standalone 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.
For corporate professionals and IR counselors, these certificate programs enable you to divide your IRC journey into two parts. The certificate programs are broken into two sections; one for new-to-IR professionals and one for more-tenured individuals. These certificate programs are based on the 11 practice areas of the IR Competency Framework.
To learn more about these certificate programs click here. To Access the IR Foundations and IR Advanced practice tests click here.
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.
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.
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