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ICAPGen Announces New Testing Levels
ICAPGen announces a new “levels” program that will recognize the achievements of applicants sooner as they strive to attain the accreditation credential. The new program allows applicants more time to prepare for the written exam and offers a choice as to when the exam is scheduled.
The accreditation requirements remain the same—a quality four-generation research report followed by an eight-hour written exam and an oral review. The new levels program segments the accreditation process into three distinct levels and allows an applicant more time to prepare for each level. The three levels are:
- Level 1 - the application project
- Level 2 - four sections of the written exam that test knowledge of record content and usage
- Level 3 - two sections of the written exam that test skills in data analysis, research planning, methodology, and report writing. Level 3 includes the oral review.
Attainment of any level results in public recognition. Successful candidates will receive a congratulatory letter of achievement and will be announced on the ICAPGen website and in the ICAPGen newsletter. The AG credential is awarded after an applicant successfully completes Level 3.
Currently, applicants whose application projects achieve a rating of 90% or better are scheduled immediately for the next quarterly testing session. Applicants would be expected to complete the entire eight-hour exam on that date. Under the new levels program, applicants have more options.
Applicants who complete Level 1 or Level 2 decide when to apply for the next level. Applicants could choose to apply immediately, wait for a few months before applying, or remain at the current level. Under the new program, applicants may apply at any time to take the next level. But if they do not apply within three years of passing their current level, they must retake the current level before proceeding to the next level. Applicants who wish to take the entire written exam in one 8-hour day may do so by applying for both Level 2 and 3 at the same time.
The following table describes the fees and testing requirements associated with the three levels.
|
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Fees |
$100 initial application fee; $50 fee for each subsequent attempt
No annual fee or renewal required. |
$80 initial fee; $50 fee for each subsequent attempt*
No annual fee or renewal required. |
$80 initial fee; $50 fee for each subsequent attempt*
Annual fee and a renewal project required after Level 3 is attained. |
Testing requirements at this level |
Current application project with a rating of 90% or better
Tests writing skills, methodology, analysis, organization, research experience and education. |
4 written test sections (4 hrs.) with a 90% passing score
1. Handwriting 2. Document recognition 3. Electronic sources 4. Historical records
Tests content knowledge. |
2 written test sections (4 hrs.) with a 90% passing score plus oral review
1. Pedigree analysis 2. 3-hr. research problem
Tests pedigree analysis skills, methodology, writing skills, organization, research planning, evidence analysis. |
Award for successful completion of this level |
Level 1 status and recognition
(report writing) |
Level 2 status and recognition
(content expertise) |
Level 3 status and AG credential |
* The $50 subsequent attempt fee applies for one year from the time the fee was paid. After one year, the next subsequent attempt will require the full fee.
The new levels program begins with the first quarterly testing period of 2012. Current applicants may choose whether to remain in the former program (one-year completion date, old fee structure, no levels) or enter the new program (new time frame, new fee structure, levels).
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