Intelligence Planner Professional Certification
The Intelligence Planner Certification Program (IPCP) is part of the DoD-wide initiative to professionalize the intelligence workforce directed by the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (USD[I&S]). The purpose of the IPCP is to develop, define, and measure broad-based core competencies for Joint Intelligence Planner (JIP) professionals across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE).
The JIP is the first credential offered under the IPCP. The vision of the IPCP is to develop a workforce of certified JIP professionals, and to facilitate both professional development and training. The JIP Certification covers both foundational and full performance execution of Intelligence Planning. The purpose of the certification is to demonstrate that a given population possesses the competencies necessary to successfully accomplish the mission. It assesses candidates on their knowledge and proficiency of IP concepts, principles, practices, and responsibilities. To obtain the JIP certification candidates must successfully pass the examination and submit a work experience questionnaire through their supervisor documenting 36 months of qualifying joint intelligence planning as defined in JP 2-0 (Joint Intelligence) and CJCSM 3314.01B (Intelligence Planning).
Certificants who wish to maintain their JIP credential will do so by retesting not later than 5 years from their official certification date.
The JIP program is open to current DoD Civilian, Military (to include Coast Guard), and Contractor* personnel, who are in good standing with their respective components. Exams are offered at no cost through over 23 worldwide testing sites. All candidates must have an AGILE account on JWICS to participate in the program. Candidates may enroll in the Curriculum on AGILE (found on JWICS at https://agile.dodiis.ic.gov/ ) by searching for "DIA-INP-CUR-5000", to register for the JIP program.
*Contractor personnel will need approval from their Government Supervisor and Contracting Officer Representative (COR); additional forms required.
Information regarding the IPCP, Eligibility Requirements, and Enrollment Procedures can be found on JWICS Intellipedia at URL: https://intellipedia.intelink.ic.gov/wiki/Joint_Intelligence_Planner_Certification_Candidate_Handbook.
IPCP Points of Contact:
Unclassified/NIPR
Email: DIA_NEDIAC_Professional_Certification_PMO@dodiis.mil (best)
Email: NEDIAC_JIP_Certification_PMO@coe.ic.gov