About the Transition to ICA

What the ICA Transition Means for Member Organizations

As a valued Member Organization, you are at the heart of the ICA community. Together, we've built a globally recognized ecosystem that has helped more than 300,000+ learners develop skills and advance their careers.

As of September 2026, ICAgile is the International Certification Alliance (ICA).  Our commitment to you remains unchanged. This transition builds on everything we've accomplished together while creating new opportunities to expand your reach, grow your portfolio, and continue delivering exceptional learning experiences.

This article explains what stays the same, what's changing, and what you can expect over the coming months.

What stayed the same

The services and programs you rely on today will continue without interruption.

Your membership

Your membership remains unchanged. There is no action required as part of the transition.

Your accredited courses

All existing accredited courses may continue to be delivered as they are today.

Learner certifications

Learners will continue to receive globally recognized certifications. Existing certifications remain fully valid and recognized.

Instructor Authorizations

Current instructor authorizations remain valid and unchanged.

Support

Our team is here to support you throughout the transition. Existing support channels, accreditation & authorization services, and operational assistance remain available.

What's now available

While our foundation remains the same, ICA creates new opportunities for Member Organizations to grow alongside us.

An expanded portfolio

ICA introduced new certifications and credentials that extend beyond agile learning into broader professional skills that support today's workforce.This gives Member Organizations additional opportunities to expand their training portfolios.

Modular learning

ICA is introducing a more flexible certification model that allows learners to build certifications through a combination of core and specialized credentials.

This modular approach creates more personalized learning journeys while maintaining the quality and consistency ICA is known for.

Certification Lab

Certification Lab is already available as a new option for Member Organizations to bring innovative, market-relevant learning to professionals faster.

Through Certification Lab, Member Organizations can collaborate with ICA to develop custom certifications backed by ICA's globally recognized standards.

Supporting Your Learners

As learners begin hearing about ICA, they may have questions about their certifications and what the transition means for them.

Here are the key messages to share:

• Existing ICAgile certifications remain fully valid and recognized.
• Learners do not need to retake courses or update their credentials.
• Existing learner records remain available.
• New Tomorrow-Ready™ certification(s) and credential(s) skill opportunities to learn.
• Direct learners to ica-certified.com for the latest learner-focused information/FAQ.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my membership change?

No. Your existing membership remains active. While we'll introduce new opportunities and benefits over time, your current relationship with ICA continues uninterrupted.

Will ICA continue to support Member Organizations?

Yes. Supporting our global community of Member Organizations remains central to ICA's mission.

Are any existing programs being retired?

No. Existing ICAgile catalog continues to be supported as ICA expands the portfolio.

Do I need to update my website and course materials immediately?

No. Updates deadline has been set for March 2027.

Will ICA continue accrediting agile courses?

Absolutely. Agility remains foundational to ICA. Existing agile certifications and future agile offerings continue to be an important part of our portfolio.