Body of Knowledge and Exam Blueprint v2.1
How to register for the AIGP exam and what it costs
IAPP lists the AIGP exam at US$649 for members and US$799 for nonmembers before applicable taxes. Purchase the exam from IAPP and use MyIAPP to book with Pearson VUE. You have one year from purchase to schedule and complete your sitting.
Who can register for AIGP and which price applies?
IAPP’s AIGP purchase process lists no required degree, professional experience, prior certification or prep course for sitting the exam. The store publishes standard member and nonmember prices. If your organization pays for certification, check whose account holds the purchased exam so you can see the eligibility window and appointment details.
Fees checked November 12, 2026. IAPP offers reduced exam prices for qualifying candidates who already hold an IAPP certification or are retaking an exam. The AIGP store asks about prior attempts and other IAPP certifications. Sign in and confirm your eligible price, membership status and any applicable taxes before purchase.
How do you schedule through MyIAPP?
Give yourself time to finish your study plan and find an appointment, especially if you need a particular day or test center. The handbook says expired exams are closed and fees are forfeited. If your deadline is close, check for an appointment you can actually attend before relying on a last-minute booking.
- Purchase the AIGP exam through IAPP and check the expiration date on the exam in MyIAPP. The deadline applies to completing the sitting as well as booking it.
- Check that your MyIAPP name matches your qualifying ID. Find the purchased exam in your account and follow its scheduling link to Pearson VUE.
- Choose an available test center appointment or OnVUE remote appointment where permitted. Check the date, time zone, delivery method and language before confirming.
- Keep the Pearson confirmation and read its check-in and ID instructions. IAPP requires at least 24 hours’ booking notice and appointments depend on availability.
What should you check before choosing a delivery method?
For a test center, check travel time and acceptable ID before booking. For OnVUE, check location and workspace requirements and run the system test on the personal computer and network you plan to use. If a restricted network or a shared workspace makes that uncertain, look at the test center appointments before you choose.
IAPP recommends arriving at the test center 15 minutes early and requires two qualifying forms of ID there. Remote check-in follows a different process. Check the instructions for your own appointment, including the time your check-in opens and the identification Pearson accepts.
Indicate that you need an accommodation when you start scheduling in MyIAPP. IAPP says requests can take up to 30 days. Check with the certification team about the arrangement and which delivery modes can support it. Use the published requirements and your confirmation to decide when to book.
Can you change an appointment or retake AIGP?
The candidate handbook gives test-center appointments a 48-hour cutoff for changes or cancellations. It allows OnVUE changes or cancellations up to 15 minutes after the scheduled appointment time. Use the Pearson controls through MyIAPP and keep the confirmation. The replacement sitting must still fit within the original purchase period.
A missed appointment normally consumes the attempt. If you fail the exam, you can buy a new attempt after the result appears in MyIAPP and sit again at least seven days after the prior attempt. Check your store price before paying. If the previous sitting was missed because of an emergency, contact Pearson VUE about your options.
What should you budget for after passing?
IAPP’s AIGP store listing says the certification term is two years and requires 20 continuing education credits. It states that qualifying membership covers maintenance and that the nonmember exam price includes the initial maintenance fee, with US$250 due at recertification. Check your account before paying a separate fee, particularly if you already hold an IAPP credential and your certification terms may align.