Recognition - Academy of Certified Political Scientists

Since 1996, the International Board of Standards and the Academy has been promoting graduate standards for certification.  Since our inception with the founding of the Graduate Institute of Leadership in 1996, the Academy has been focused on quality assurance with accredited education, exams, assessment, education, ethics, and continuing education.  Further, applicants must have the necessary experience in research and publications in the area of public policy and political analysis. The IBS Board has ISO 29993, ISO 9001 and ISO 21001 certification with IOAS Accreditation for ISO 29993.

Our Global Recognition includes members from over 150 countries around the world and alliances with some of the top associations, agencies, top educational institutions, NGO Non governmental Organizations, and leading industry.