ICAPGen Written Testing Dates: February 7-8; June 6-7; and October 10-11, 2025
International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists
Internationally recognized as ICAPGen℠, sets standards for the genealogical community through comprehensive written and oral examinations.

About us
The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists, internationally recognized as ICAPGen™, is a professional credentialing organization dedicated to testing an individual’s competence in genealogical research. The organization is administered by a board of qualified Commissioners with many years of experience. Professional credentials with ICAPGen™ provide numerous benefits.
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Internationally recognized as ICAPGen™, sets standards for the genealogical community through comprehensive written and oral examinations.
PROCESS OVERVIEW
LEVEL 1
- Create project (Four generations)
- Report
- Log
LEVEL 2
- Two Exams: Identify docs Transcribe Translate
- General knowledge of area
LEVEL 3
- Four Hour Exam
- Oral Review
- Defending Research