The Department of Defense International Affairs, Certification Program Guidelines dated 28 April 2008, set forth standardized certification guidelines for the International Affairs Certification Program (IACP). Workforce members are required to meet the mandatory standards of education, training, and experience in order to achieve each of three levels of certification. Certification is not required for filling IA positions, but it does readily identify those individuals who have completed specific training, education, and experience thresholds. Certification is available to military and civilian personnel.

Contractors and other non-USG employees cannot be certified through this program. (per DSCA Memorandum “Applicability of DoD International Affairs (IA) Certification Program (DSCA 04-45)” dated 4 Oct 2004. For more information click here.

Individuals are responsible for meeting all requirements of the certification level for which they are applying. The individual’s immediate supervisor must validate the information through review of personnel records or other available means. The certification application is available online. A paper copy of the application form can be requested from:

Program Guidelines:

DSCA Directive 5012: Department of Defense International Affairs Certification Program Guidelines