World Certification Institute – WCI | Global Certification Body World Certification Institute (WCI) is a global accrediting and certifying body that confers professional credentials to qualified individuals and accredits eligible courses offered by organizations such as universities, colleges, schools, professional institutions, and training companies.
The following fees apply to WCI Credential Awards, Fellowship, Association Membership, and Course Accreditation.
All fees exclude finance charges. All fees paid are non-refundable.
(A) Credential Awards
Individuals applying for a WCI Credential Award are required to provide their information online using Form-W1.
| Title | World Credential Award | Award Fee | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| WCP | World Certified Professional | $750 | 3 years |
| WCSP | World Certified Specialist Professional | $1,200 | 3 years |
| WCMP | World Certified Master Professional | $1,800 | 3 years |
(B) Fellowship
Individuals applying for WCI Fellowship are required to provide their information online using Form-W2.
| Title | Fellowship Designation | Admission Fee | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFWCI | Associate Fellow | $500 | $300 |
| FWCI | Fellow | $800 | $480 |
| Restricted | Distinguished Fellow | N/A | $480 |
| Restricted | Emeritus Fellow | N/A | N/A |
- Upon admission, fellows are required to pay the applicable admission fee together with up to two years of annual fees, calculated on a calendar-year basis ending on 31 December.
- Admission to the Distinguished Fellow and Emeritus Fellow categories is by invitation only.
(C) Association Membership
Organizations involved in professional training, education, and workforce development may apply for WCI Association Membership by providing their information online using Form-W3.
| Description | Admission Fee | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Association Membership | $1,250 | $960 |
- Upon admission, organizations are required to pay the admission fee together with up to two years of annual fees, calculated on a calendar-year basis ending on 31 December.
(D) Course Accreditation
Organizations applying for WCI Course Accreditation are required to provide their information online using Form-W4.
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Assessment Fee (per application) | $250 |
| Accreditation Fee (per course) | $1,000 to $5,000 |
| Graduand Fee (per candidate) | $50 to $100 |
- Assessment Fee: Payable when applying for course accreditation.
- Accreditation Fee: Payable upon successful accreditation of a course. The fee ranges from $1,000 for an entry-level course to $5,000 for an advanced-level course. Rebates are available from the second course onwards. The fee excludes costs associated with site visits.
- Graduand Fee: Payable when a candidate completes a WCI-accredited course. The fee ranges from $50 per graduand for an entry-level course to $100 per graduand for an advanced-level course. Rebates are available for each batch processed in excess of 30 graduands.
- Validity and Renewal: Course accreditation is valid for three years, after which renewal is required to maintain accredited status. A rebate is available for renewal of an accredited course.
For further enquiries, please contact WCI.