10 Exam Languages
All 10 IBCLC examination languages AVAILABLE NOW in IBLCE’s online credential management system.
CE Self-Assessment
IBCLCs Due to Recertify in 2024 – 2027 Have Access to the CE Self-Assessment!
2025 Dates
2025 IBCLC Examination Dates Have Been Announced
NCCA
The IBCLC certification programme is accredited by the NCCA, the accreditation commission of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (I.C.E.).

The IBCLC programme first earned this valued third-party accreditation in 1987 and its accreditation is now valid until 2029.
April Exam Apps Closed
Applications for the April 2024 IBCLC examination are now closed.

Applications to apply for the September 2024 IBCLC examination and to recertify by CERPs will open in late April.

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IBCLC Commission News

  • All 10 IBCLC Examination Languages AVAILABLE NOW in IBLCE’s Online Credential Management System


    The IBCLC is a truly global credential, with the IBCLC examination administered in ten languages. Now, all 10 IBCLC examination languages are available in IBLCE’s online credential management system—including 7 newly added languages: Chinese Traditional, Danish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Portuguese! This exciting new release will streamline the application process and make it easier…

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  • Scheduled Maintenance in Continuing Education (CE) Self-Assessment Platform


    The CE Self-Assessment platform is preparing for a system upgrade. It is scheduled to be temporarily unavailable between January 18 – 22, 2024. We will post an update once the maintenance is complete, and the Self-Assessment is once again available. We will share more information about when candidates due to recertify in 2027 will receive…

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  • September 2023 IBCLC Examination Results are Available Online


    As of today, examination results for the September 2023 examination administration have been released and are ready for candidates to view in their online accounts. The online credential management system is available in English, Spanish, and German. For all other IBLCE languages, translated instructions have been sent by email. They are also available on our…

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