AIRC Certification Applicant Assessment Program
AIRC offers stackable training to earn AIRC Certification in phases. This is new program
is called the AIRC Certification Applicant Assessment Program (CAAP).
CAAP is designed for new educational agencies or companies entering the educational recruitment business that do not yet meet the 2 years in business requirement and/or would like training on how to meet the AIRC Standards. AIRC allows up to 3 years to complete CAAP. In each of the three phases, agencies complete online, asynchronous training modules and documentation that align with the Standard requirements. Assignments are reviewed by the AIRC Certification Commission and badges can be earned for each of the three completed phases of CAAP. Read the steps for the CAAP Program.
Fees for CAAP
Agency participants in CAAP pay regular AIRC Certification applicant and certification fees which are separated into 3 payment installments.
$2000* at application and Phase 1. This fee covers the agency background screening report, reference check, and the course and assessment for Standards Module 1.
$2000* for Phase 2: This fee covers the course and assessment of Standards Modules 2 and 3.
$3000* for Phase 3: The fee covers the course and assessment of Standards Modules 4 and 5 and preparation for the site review.
Additional cost: The cost of travel for a reviewer to visit the agency is an
additional cost for the agency. Agencies are responsible for the costs of round-trip
travel and 3 nights meals and lodging for the reviewer’s site visit.*All fees are not refundable.
Fees for AIRC Membership
AIRC Certified agencies pay an annual membership fee. The fee for the first year of Certification is $3000. After the first year, the membership fee is $2000 (placing less than 3000 students per year globally), or $4000 (placing more than 3000 students per year globally).