COVID-19 Weekly Updates Archive

As a result of IBCLC feedback, the CE Self-Assessment transition plan has been modified to clarify the recertification by CERPS with CE-Self Assessment requirements.  IBCLCs are required to earn a minimum number of their CERPs based on the results of their Personalised Professional Development Plan (PPDP): The requirements to recertify by CERPs are summarized below: […]

IBLCE has begun sending Examination Authorisation Emails to March 2023 candidates, and many candidates have now received their authorisation. We will continue sending them throughout January and February as candidates are approved for the examination. Please check the email that you have on file with IBLCE to see if you have received your authorisation. If […]

Monday, December 26, 2022, and Monday, January 2, 2022, are IBLCE-observed holidays. IBLCE is open on December 27 – 30, 2022 and from Tuesday, January 3, 2023. In addition, the EUME office will be closed from December 23, 2022, through January 3, 2023, and the APA office will be closed from December 23, 2022, through January […]

As previously announced, IBLCE is introducing a new “Inactive” Status on January 1, 2023, that will allow candidates who did not recertify on time to reinstate either by examination or by CE Self-Assessment and CERPs. Beginning with IBCLCs who were due to recertify in 2022, IBCLCs who do not recertify in the year their credential […]

As of today, examination results for the September 2022 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 […]

Over 3,800 candidates from 83 countries sat the September 2022 IBCLC examination. IBLCE began releasing examination results to candidates in their online credential management account today. Releasing the examination results is an intensive process; therefore, it will take approximately 72 hours to release all examination results. The examination results must be released in segments. This […]

After completing a major project to leverage additional functions of IBLCE’s database while maintaining privacy, IBLCE has a new, dynamic registry to provide IBCLCs with a useful tool to verify their certification in near real time. This new registry updates within 24 hours of changes being made in the IBLCE Credential Management System. The previous […]

If you log in to IBLCE’s online credential management system, you may notice some small changes. This is due to scheduled maintenance on the system. If you have any questions about your personalised account, please contact the IBLCE location that serves you. ← Back to the Examination Resource Centre

The mailing of March/April 2022 IBCLC certificates has begun. Nearly 1,200 certificates will be sent by post to IBCLCs around the world beginning this week!  Thank you for patience due to the delay. Please note that these certificates are being mailed worldwide and delivery time may vary. In past years, some certificates have taken more […]

IBLCE’s online credential management system is now available. The technical issue is resolved, and you are once again able to log in to your personalised account. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Please be aware that IBLCE’s online credential management system is currently unavailable. During this time, you will be unable to log in to your personalised account. When the issue is resolved and service is restored, we will post an update on our website and social media. We apologise for the inconvenience.

The IBCLC Continuing Education (CE) Self-Assessment is now available to all IBCLCs due to recertify in 2023. The CE Self-Assessment is required for all IBCLCs who choose to recertify by CERPs.  IBCLCs due to recertify in 2023 were sent an email with instructions to access the CE Self-Assessment. If you have not received your email, […]

As this is the first year candidates can Recertify by CERPs with the CE Self-Assessment, IBLCE has extended the recertification deadline for one time only for candidates recertifying in 2022. Candidates who need to renew their IBCLC credential in 2022 now have until October 31 to apply for recertification by CE Self-Assessment and CERPs. IBCLCs […]

Once your examination is over, you may wonder what happens next. We have outlined what will be happening over the next few months so you can know what to expect. Examination Analysis & Scoring Once the examination administration closes, the post-administration analysis begins. The IBCLC examination results are reviewed in all 17 languages. This careful review takes […]

As shared in your Examination Authorisation Email, in Examination Reminder emails, on the COVID-19 Resource Centre, on the LRP Information page, in Examination FAQs and COVID-19 FAQs on the IBLCE website, and in the Supplemental Guide for Live Remote Proctoring (LRP), please pay special attention to the IBCLC examination break policy as you prepare for […]

If you are taking the September 2022 IBCLC examination, it’s important that you review the IBLCE ID policy and check your IDs! To gain admission to the examination, candidates must present TWO (2) forms of identification. The first and last name on the two forms of ID you present on examination day and the name […]

Are you due to recertify in 2023? In December 2021, IBLCE announced a periodic revision to the updated Detailed Content Outline (DCO), effective 2023, and consequently, IBLCE is revising the CE Self-Assessment to be in alignment with the updated DCO. The Continuing Education Self-Assessment (CE Self-Assessment) will become available to IBCLCs due to recertify in […]

If you are taking the September 2022 IBCLC examination, it’s important that you review the IBLCE ID policy and check your IDs! To gain admission to the examination, candidates must present TWO (2) forms of identification. The first and last name on the two forms of ID you present on examination day and the name […]

Scheduling is underway for most September 2022 IBCLC examination candidates. IBLCE is continuing to send examination authorisation emails regularly throughout August to the remainder of the approved September candidates.  To date, 86% of candidates who have received their authorisation have successfully scheduled their examination appointment. You can follow scheduling progress at the September 2022 IBCLC Examination […]

IBLCE’s Public Registry has been updated to include certification updates from the March/April 2022 IBCLC examination administration and recertification by CERPs as of July 1, 2022. Thank you to all IBCLCs around the world for your incredible commitment to supporting breastfeeding families! For IBCLCs who need to verify their certification with their employer or other stakeholders seeking to […]

IBLCE has begun sending Examination Authorisation Emails to September 2022 candidates and will continue sending them throughout July and August until all approved candidates have received them. We will post regular status updates on the IBLCE COVID-19 Resource Centre about authorisation emails and scheduling. The authorisation email contains important information needed for scheduling your examination. Please do not […]

If you applied to sit the September 2022 IBCLC examination, thank you for your commitment to professional lactation care! After you submit your application, you may be wondering what comes next. Please read below to learn more about the process – and check the September 2022 IBCLC Examination Candidate Dashboard periodically to track where we are in […]

The mailing of September 2021 IBCLC examination and recertification by CERPs certificates is now complete. Over 6,000 certificates have been sent by post and are on the way to IBCLCs around the world! Please note that these certificates are being mailed worldwide and delivery time may vary. In past years, some certificates have taken more […]

The Updated Interim Guidance on the Use of Technology to Meet Pathways 1, 2 and 3 Clinical Practice Requirements is extended to September 30, 2023, due to the sustained impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This guidance will be updated on the IBLCE website in all languages in the near future. ← Back to the COVID-19 Resource […]

The IBCLC examination is offered twice a year, in March and/or April (English) and in September (in all IBLCE languages). The schedule for application and administration of the 2023 IBCLC examination is as follows: Application Dates for the March 2023 Examination:October 21 – December 5, 2022 March 2023 IBCLC Examination Administration Dates:March 8 – 17, […]

As of today, examination results for the March/April 2022 examination administration have been released and are ready for candidates to view in their online accounts. All March/April 2022 candidates must log in to their online credential management account to access their results. If you have recently moved, please update your address in your profile in […]

Over 1,500 candidates from approximately 50 countries sat the March/April 2022 IBCLC examination. IBLCE began releasing examination results to candidates in their online credential management account today. Releasing the examination results is an intensive process; therefore, it will take approximately 72 hours to release all examination results. The examination results must be released in segments. […]

If you log in to IBLCE’s online credential management system, you may notice some small changes. This is due to scheduled maintenance on the system. If you have any questions about your personalised account, please contact the IBLCE location that serves you. For IBCLCs Recertifying by CERPs in 2022: Applications to recertify by CERPs are […]

IBLCE’s online credential management system is once again successfully processing all payments, including applications for the September 2022 IBCLC examination. Thank you for your patience while we resolved this issue. To compensate for the 12 hours when the system was down on May 31, 2022, and to allow candidates to complete their application payments, IBLCE […]

IBLCE’s online credential management system is experiencing a technical error affecting all payments, including applications for the September 2022 IBCLC examination. IBLCE is aware of the issue and is actively working to resolve it as soon as possible. IBLCE will be extending the deadline for September IBCLC examination applications once this issue has been resolved […]

Due to supply chain issues, IBLCE experienced a delay in printing certificates for the September 2021 IBCLC examination and recertification by CERPs. However, IBLCE is now in the process of printing and preparing certificates for IBCLCs who recertified by CERPs in 2021, as well as September 2021 examination candidates, and anticipates beginning to mail certificates […]

In December 2021, IBLCE announced a periodic revision to the updated Detailed Content Outline (DCO), effective 2023, and consequently, IBLCE is revising the CE Self-Assessment to be in alignment with the updated DCO. Candidates due to recertify in 2023 are expected to receive access to the CE Self-Assessment in mid-2022. As part of the transition […]

As a healthcare organisation devoted to global public health, and which works with a vulnerable population who in many cases cannot be vaccinated, IBLCE is continuing to require the wearing of masks by examinees while taking the IBCLC examination at testing centres. September 2022 IBCLC Examination candidates are required to wear masks or face coverings […]

Applications are now open in all languages on the IBLCE website! Applications for the September 2022 IBCLC Examination Application deadline:  June 1, 2022Examination window: September 14 – 23, 2022Apply here! The September 2022 examination is offered worldwide in all IBLCE languages. IBLCE will once again offer the September 2022 IBCLC examination administrations via Live Remote […]

IBLCE’s online credential management system is once again available. If you have any questions about your personalised account, please contact the IBLCE location that serves you. ← Back to the COVID-19 Resource Page

IBLCE’s online credential management system is currently down for scheduled maintenance. We will announce when it is once again available. If you have any questions about your personalised account, please contact the IBLCE location that serves you. ← Back to the COVID-19 Resource Page

We can’t stay in touch with you if you don’t stay in touch with us! The best way to reach the thousands of IBCLCs around the world is via email. Be sure to receive email from us by updating your contact information in IBLCE’s online credential management system. IBLCE will be sending Recertification Reminders and […]

Applications for the September 2022 IBCLC examination and applications to recertify by CERPs will open on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Applications for the September 2022 IBCLC Examination Application Window:  April 19 – June 1, 2022Examination Window: September 14 – 23, 2022 The September examination is offered worldwide in all IBLCE languages. Initial candidates can learn […]

If you are registered to sit the March/April 2022 IBCLC examination, review the information available on the IBLCE website and the website of our third-party testing vendor and check the email account that you have on file with IBLCE. If there are updates affecting your testing centre, this is how that information would be provided […]

As COVID restrictions are lifting in many parts of the world, and now that all April/May 2021 certificates have been posted, preparations are underway to send certificates and ID cards to candidates who certified/recertified at the September 2021 IBCLC examination and who recertified by CERPs in 2021.   IBLCE is preparing to send the second group of […]

If you are taking the March/April 2022 IBCLC examination, it’s important that you review the IBLCE ID policy and check your IDs! To gain admission to the examination, candidates must present TWO (2) forms of identification. The first and last name on the two forms of ID you present on examination day and the name […]

To date, 76% of the candidates who have received their authorisation have successfully scheduled their examination appointment. You can follow scheduling progress at the March/April 2022 IBCLC Examination Candidate Dashboard. If you have received your Examination Authorisation Email but have not yet scheduled your examination appointment, we encourage you to review your Examination Authorisation Email and […]

IBLCE is now sending the Examination Authorisation Emails to March/April 2022 candidates.  A number of candidates received their authorisation today. IBLCE is working to finalise remaining details and send authorisations to all candidates soon. We will post regular status updates on the IBLCE COVID-19 Resource Centre about authorisation emails and scheduling. For the March/April 2022 examination administration, […]

The mailing of April 2021 IBCLC certificates is now complete. Nearly 1,700 certificates have been sent by post and are on the way to IBCLCs around the world! Please note that these certificates are being mailed worldwide and delivery time may vary. In past years, some certificates have taken more than six weeks to arrive, […]

IBLCE’s Public Registry has been updated to include certification updates from the September 2021 IBCLC examination administration and recertification by CERPs as of January 1, 2022. As of January 1, 2022, there are now over 34,000 IBCLCs in 129 countries. Thank you to all IBCLCs around the world for your incredible commitment to supporting breastfeeding families! For IBCLCs […]

The application to apply for the new Retired Status is open in all IBLCE languages. IBCLCs due to recertify in 2022, IBCLCs who lapsed in 2021, and former IBCLCs whose certification expired between 2010 and 2020 can apply for this new status from now until September 30, 2022. If you are a current IBCLC or an […]

If you applied to sit the March/April 2022 IBCLC examination, thank you for your commitment to professional evidence-based lactation care! After you submit your application, you may be wondering what comes next. Please read below to learn more about the process – and check the March/April 2022 IBCLC Examination Candidate Dashboard periodically to track where we are […]

Happy Holidays from IBLCE During this challenging time, support for breastfeeding families is more important than ever. We thank you for your continued commitment to families and wish you peace, health, and cheer in the New Year. Congratulations There are currently over 33,400 IBCLCs in 125 countries and territories. Kudos to all the newest IBCLCs […]

Friday, December 24, and Friday, December 31,2021, are IBLCE observed holidays. IBLCE is open on December 27 – 30, 2021 and from Monday, January 3, 2022. In the meantime, we hope the information below may help you with your enquiries: If you sat the September 2021 examination, your results were disseminated through your online account […]

The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) is pleased to announce its bold new strategic plan for organisational advancement through 2025.  IBLCE commenced the process in late 2019 and while somewhat delayed due to the global pandemic, IBLCE is pleased to now share that over 6,000 stakeholders shared their valuable time to participate, and […]

As of today, examination results for the September 2021 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 will be sent by email. They are also available on our […]

Over 4,700 candidates from 86 countries sat the September 2021 IBCLC examination. IBLCE began releasing examination results to candidates in their online credential management account today. Releasing the examination results is an intensive process; therefore, it will take approximately 72 hours to release all examination results. The examination results must be released in segments. This […]

The technical issue, related to a larger web issue, that affected applications for the March/April 2022 IBCLC examination this week has been resolved. Please note that if you submitted payment for your examination between December 7 – 8, you may receive a duplicate receipt. You can find instructions to check the status of your application […]

As a best practice, certification organizations periodically conduct a practice analysis, also called a job analysis or role delineation study.  The practice analysis serves as the foundation for a certification examination. The practice analysis is conducted by subject matter experts (SMEs) in consultation with a psychometrician and informed by extensive input by the certificant population […]

Due to a technical issue in the system beginning today, related to a larger web issue, applications for the March/April 2022 IBCLC examination have been extended through Thursday, December 9, 2021. Due to this technical issue, after you submit your application, you will see that “You have unpaid applications” when you log back in to […]

If you log in to IBLCE’s online credential management system, you may notice some small changes. This is due to scheduled maintenance in the system. This maintenance will not affect applications for the March/April 2022 IBCLC examination. If you have any questions about your personalised account, please contact the IBLCE location that serves you. ← Back […]

As previously announced, the Continuing Education Self-Assessment is now available in all IBLCE languages to all IBCLCs due to recertify in 2022. Eligible IBCLCs who are due to recertify in 2022 have received an email with additional information. If you have not received an email, please check the email you have on file with IBLCE. […]

As previously shared, the IBCLC Continuing Education (CE) Self-Assessment will be available in all IBLCE languages by the end of November for IBCLCs due to recertify in 2022. Eligible IBCLCs who are due to recertify in 2022 will receive an email by the end of the month with more information about accessing the CE Self-Assessment. […]

Applications for the March/April 2022 IBCLC examination will be available for about one more month: Application Deadline:  December 7, 2021Examination Administration: March 23 – April 1, 2022Apply here! Initial candidates can learn more about how to apply here. Recertifying candidates can learn more here. All eligibility requirements must be completed prior to submission of your application. Applications are available […]

March/April 2022 IBCLC Examination Applications are Now Open Applications are now open for the March/April 2022 IBCLC examination. Apply in IBLCE’s online credential management system by December 7, 2021. Initial candidates can learn more about how to apply here. Recertifying candidates can learn more here. All eligibility requirements must be completed prior to submission of your application. The […]

Beginning in 2022, IBCLCs must meet three requirements every five years to recertify: Requirement 1: Basic Life Support Education Requirement 2: 250 Hours of Practice in Lactation Consulting Requirement 3: Select & Complete One Recertification Method There are now two recertification options for each five-year recertification cycle:The IBCLC examination remains an option for recertification but is […]

Applications are now open on the IBLCE website! Application deadline:  December 7, 2021Examination administration: March 23 – April 1, 2022Apply here! You can apply for the March/April 2022 IBCLC examination between now and December 7, 2021. Initial candidates can learn more about how to apply here. Recertifying candidates can learn more here. All eligibility requirements must be completed prior […]

As you make your plans regarding the 2022 IBCLC examination, we have some updates on the testing modalities and candidate financial options for you to consider. IBLCE has implemented the following options to help you make an informed decision about the IBCLC examination this year: Live Remote Proctoring (LRP) in 2022 IBLCE will offer the […]

The application to apply for the new Retired Status is now open. There are two applications depending on your current certification status: If you are a current IBCLC, you can apply here. If you were an IBCLC whose certification expired between 2010-2020, you can apply here. As recently announced, the application has opened in English […]

Are you due to recertify in 2022? The Continuing Education Self-Assessment (CE Self-Assessment) will launch by the end of October 2021 in English, and other IBLCE languages will follow. Beginning in 2022, you have the option to recertify by CERPs each five-year recertification cycle. Recertification by examination remains an option but will no longer be […]

There are important updates in progress! We will provide additional updates soon about the Retired Status Application, the Continuing Education Self-Assessment, and 2020 Certificates. If you have any questions, you can reach out to the IBLCE location that serves you. Thank you! ← Back to the COVID-19 Resource Page

Now that the examination is over, you may be wondering what happens next. We have outlined what will be happening over the next few months so you can know what to expect. Examination Scoring & Analysis Once the examination administration closes, the post-administration analysis begins. The IBCLC examination results are reviewed in all 17 languages. This careful […]

The mailing of September 2020 certificates is wrapping up. Over 5,000 certificates have been sent by post and are on the way to IBCLCs around the world! The following certificates have already been sent: Certificates for all initial candidates in 2020 Certificates for all 2020 candidates who recertified by examination Certificates for candidates who recertified […]

As announced previously, the Retired Status is a new option that allows retired IBCLCs to stay connected to IBLCE and to recognise their years of service as an IBCLC. While originally scheduled to open in September, this new status is coming soon! After a small delay, the inaugural application window will now open in mid-October. […]

There is less than one week left to recertify by CERPs – if you are due to recertify, be sure to complete your application by September 30, 2021. Learn more about recertification by CERPs here. Candidates can apply in IBLCE’s online credential management system in English, German, and Spanish. You can find the application in all other IBLCE languages on […]

As shared in your Examination Authorisation Email, in Examination Reminder emails, on the COVID-19 Resource Centre, on the LRP Information page, in Examination FAQs and COVID-19 FAQs on the IBLCE website, and in the Supplemental Guide for Live Remote Proctoring (LRP), please pay special attention to the IBCLC examination breaks policy as you prepare for […]

As announced, IBLCE will be mailing the certificates and ID cards for new and recertifying IBCLCs from 2020 in batches throughout September – and the first batch of over 3,000 certificates and ID cards are now in the mail and on their way to IBCLCs who certified or recertified in 2020. Please note that these […]

There are only three weeks left to recertify by CERPs – if you are due to recertify, be sure to complete your application by September 30, 2021. Learn more about recertification by CERPs here. Candidates can apply in IBLCE’s online credential management system in English, German, and Spanish. You can find the application in all […]

IBLCE’s Public Registry has been updated to include certification updates from the April/May 2021 IBCLC examination administration and recertification by CERPs as of August 1, 2021. For IBCLCs who need to verify their certification with their employer or other stakeholders seeking to verify those who are IBCLCs, we encourage you to use this resource. Providing one’s employer […]

As announced in July, IBLCE is now, in late August, in the process of printing, packaging and mailing certificates and ID cards to new and recertifying IBCLCs from 2020. Due to issues associated with COVID-19 variants and revised protocols, certificates and ID cards will be mailed incrementally throughout September. 2020 candidates should expect to receive […]

To date, 90% of the candidates who have received their authorisation have successfully scheduled their examination appointment. You can follow scheduling progress at the September 2021 IBCLC Examination Candidate Dashboard. This does, however, remain a highly dynamic environment, which continues to pose scheduling challenges due to the impact of the pandemic. IBLCE is working intensively with […]

Due to the continued worldwide impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, IBLCE’s Updated Interim Guidance on the Use of Technology to Meet Pathways 1, 2, and 3 Clinical Practice Requirements, originally issued in April 2020 and valid until September 30, 2021, has been extended through September 30, 2022, in the August 2021 Updated Interim Guidance on […]

Scheduling is underway for most September 2021 IBCLC examination candidates. IBLCE is continuing to send Examination Authorisation Emails regularly throughout August to the remainder of the approved September candidates.  To date, 81% of candidates who have received their authorisation have successfully scheduled their examination appointment. You can follow scheduling progress at the September 2021 IBCLC Examination […]

Scheduling has begun for some candidates for the September 2021 IBCLC examination. IBLCE is continuing to send Examination Authorisation Emails regularly throughout July and August to the remainder of the approved September candidates.  As a global organisation serving over 5,000 examination candidates in 17 languages this year, IBLCE typically sends these emails to candidates over […]

IBLCE’s customer service team is here for you and available to answer your certification and recertification questions. You can find the IBLCE location that serves you here. For candidates served by the Americas & Israel location: Thank you for noting the IBLCE team is currently working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic and emailing iblce@ibclccommission.wpcomstaging.com is the best […]

Congratulations to new IBCLCs as well as those who recertified! After delays associated with the logistics of providing mailed certificates during a pandemic, preparations are underway to send the certificates and ID cards first to candidates who became certified or recertified in 2020.  We apologize for the delay due to these extraordinary circumstances. IBLCE is preparing […]

As of today, examination results for the April/May 2021 examination administration are released and ready for candidates to view in their online accounts. All April/May 2021 candidates must log in to their online credential management account to access their results. Certificates and identification cards will follow by post in a few months. As was shared […]

Over 2,000 candidates from 58 countries sat the April/May 2021 IBCLC examination. IBLCE has begun releasing examination results to candidates in their online credential management account this week. This process takes time, and we appreciate your patience. Releasing the examination results is an intensive process; therefore, it will take approximately 72 hours to release all […]

As announced, April/May 2021 IBCLC examination results will be provided online in July. IBLCE will provide the pass/fail results and your score report in your online credential management account. As we prepare for the release of the examination results, you may notice changes in your online account. For a few days you may see a […]

IBLCE has begun sending Examination Authorisation Emails to September 2021 candidates and will continue sending authorisations throughout July and August until all approved candidates have received them.   The authorisation email contains important information needed for scheduling your examination. Please do not attempt to schedule your examination appointment before receiving this communication, as the testing vendor […]

As previously announced, IBLCE will begin sending Examination Authorisation Emails in July to approved September 2021 IBCLC examination candidates. Additionally, IBLCE will have updates soon regarding the release of April/May 2021 IBCLC examination scores. More details will be available soon. Please continue to check the IBLCE COVID-19 Resource Centre and follow IBLCE on social media […]

The IBCLC examination is offered twice a year, in March/April (English) and in September (in all IBLCE languages). The schedule for application and administration of the 2022 IBCLC examination is as follows: Application Dates for the March/April 2022 Examination:October 26 – December 7, 2021 March/April 2022 IBCLC Examination Administration Dates:March 23 – April 1, 2022 […]

We can’t stay in touch with you, if you don’t stay in touch with us! Our primary way of contacting you is by email. You can update your contact information by logging on to IBLCE’s online credential management system. Please check your email address and update it as needed by logging into IBLCE’s online system. […]

If you are taking the September 2021 IBCLC examination, it’s not too early to review the IBLCE ID policy and check your IDs! To gain admission to the examination, candidates must present TWO (2) forms of identification. The first and last name on the two forms of ID you present on examination day and the […]

Applications for the September 2021 IBCLC examination closed on June 4, 2021. IBLCE receives thousands of applications in 17 languages, so it takes time to review and approve them. You may be able to find answers to your application status questions by logging in to IBLCE’s new online credential management system. Please follow the instructions […]

If you are interested in taking the September 2021 IBCLC examination, time is running out to apply! Applications forthe examination will close this Friday, June 4, 2021. Apply in English, German, and Spanish in our online credential management system here. Find the application in other IBLCE languages on your language page. If you have questions […]

The deadline to apply for the September 2021 examination has been EXTENDED to Friday, June 4, 2021. You can apply in English, German, and Spanish in our online credential management system or find the application in other IBLCE languages on your language page. We understand the challenge of living in these uncertain times, so IBLCE has […]

Looking for a way to stay connected to the IBCLC community after you retire? The IBCLC Retired status is a new designation as of 2021 that allows retired IBCLCs to stay connected to IBLCE and to recognise their years of service as an IBCLC. Applications for IBCLC Retired status will open in September 2021. IBCLCs […]

As health restrictions are lifting, the logistics of mailing IBCLC certificates will be feasible soon. IBLCE is preparing for the mailing of certificates for both the 2020 and April/May 2021 IBCLC examination administrations. IBLCE first anticipates mailing IBCLC certificates and ID cards to new and recertifying IBCLCs from 2020 in July/August. Results from the April/May […]

Through IBLCE’s testing vendor, IBCLC examination candidates have access to over 500 testing centres in 88 countries, one of the largest global testing networks. To see locations of testing centres, visit the Prometric website to search for your preferred location for the September 2021 IBCLC examination. For those regional or geographic areas where there is […]

If you applied to sit the September 2021 IBCLC examination, thank you for your commitment to professional evidence-based lactation care! After you submit your application, you may be wondering what comes next. Please read below to learn more about the process – and check the September 2021 IBCLC Examination Candidate Dashboard periodically to track where […]

Created as a helpful tool for you, the September 2021 Examination Candidate Dashboard is now available!  Like the Dashboard for the April/May 2021 examination administration, the September Dashboard is a resource to help IBCLC examination candidates track where you are in the process – from application to receiving your results! Over the course of the […]

Applications are now open in all languages on the IBLCE website! Friendly reminder: As announced in the June 2019 Briefing and on our website, as a result of a multi-year review of the IBCLC certification programme by IBCLC subject matter experts, this year there are new eligibility requirements for both initial and recertifying candidates that […]

IBLCE announced on our website and in briefings beginning June 2019 that it is introducing two new options in 2021 for IBCLCs who do not plan to recertify when their certification expires: IBCLC Retired Status and Inactive Status. Like many other organisations, IBLCE’s operations were impacted by the pandemic, and therefore we are updating the […]

If you need more time to decide on the IBCLC examination option that is right for you, IBLCE has extended the deadline to request a partial or full refund until April 19, 2021. If deferral or withdrawal may be the right choice for you, you can find more information here. Please contact the IBLCE location that serves you if you have […]

IBLCE has a new resource for IBCLC examination candidates: the April/May 2021 Examination Candidate Dashboard. Here, you can track where we are in the process – from application to providing your results – and important deadlines to remember. As of April 1, 2021, nearly all approved candidates have received their Examination Authorisation Email, and many […]

IBLCE continues to work to provide IBCLC certificates and will be providing both digital and printed IBCLC certificates later this year to both new and recertifying IBCLCs from 2020 and 2021. We will post updates on the IBLCE COVID-19 Resource Centre as we have more news. Due to the logistics of providing mailed certificates during […]

IBLCE is now sending Examination Authorisation Emails to April/May 2021 candidates and will continue sending them over the next several weeks until all approved candidates have received them. We will post regular status updates on the IBLCE COVID-19 Resource Centre about authorisation emails and scheduling. Due to details flowing from use of the LRP testing […]

2021 continues to be fluid, as impacts from the continued pandemic affect a number of people. We are finalising details so that scheduling for the April/May 2021 IBCLC examination can begin. Sending the April/May Examination Authorisation Emails is a top priority. We understand that this is very important to our April/May candidates. We will be […]

As previously announced, examination authorisation emails will be going out soon to approved April/May 2021 IBCLC examination candidates. More details about scheduling will be available next week. ← Back to the COVID-19 Resource Page

April/May 2021 IBCLC examination candidates, IBLCE will begin sending Examination Authorisation Emails in early March. Authorisation emails will be sent over several weeks until all authorised candidates have received them. Your Examination Authorisation Email contains important details for scheduling your examination. Please do not attempt to schedule your examination before you receive this email! If […]

IBLCE’s previous IBCLC Public Registry has been made available to enable you and IBLCE  stakeholders to search and verify IBCLC credentials by name and/or credential number (L-#). This previous Registry has been updated to include 2020 certifications and recertifications and is now available here. As announced on January 28, 2021,IBLCE is migrating to a new […]

There are important updates in progress for both IBCLCs who certified/recertified in 2020 and 2021 candidates. We will provide additional updates next week. If you have any questions, you can reach out to the IBLCE location that serves you. Thank you! ← Back to the COVID-19 Resource Page

In December 2020, IBLCE communicated in an update on the IBLCE COVID-19 Resource Centre, as well as to examination candidates via email that there are several options for certification verification and that we are actively researching certificate options to be released this year. We understand that some have concerns about the delay and changes to […]

IBLCE’s Public Registry has been updated to include certification updates from the 2020 IBCLC examination and recertification by CERPs. In addition to updates based on 2020 certifications/recertifications, IBLCE has also migrated to a new system. The registry is now linked to IBLCE’s online credential management system. This means changes to your name, certification, etc. will […]

IBLCE’s customer service team is here for you and available to answer your certification and recertification questions. You can find the IBLCE location that serves you here. For candidates served by the Americas & Israel location: Thank you for noting the IBLCE team is currently working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic and emailing iblce@ibclccommission.wpcomstaging.com […]

As you make your plans regarding the 2021 IBCLC examination, we have some updates on the testing modalities and candidate financial options for you to consider. To give candidates more time to review these new options, the deadline to apply for the April/May 2021 IBCLC examination offered only in English has been extended by one […]

As previously announced, due to COVID-19 IBLCE is only providing examination results and score reports in the online credential management system. As of today, examination results for the September 2020 examination administration are released and ready for candidates to view in their online accounts. Please know that for this year your official result is the […]

Over 5,100 candidates from 87 countries sat the September 2020 IBCLC examination. IBLCE is pleased to release online examination results to candidates this year, including score reports and translated instructions for how to access them through the online credential management system. This process takes time, and we appreciate your patience as we begin releasing the […]

We appreciate your commitment to the IBCLC certification – and we understand that verifying this certification is important to you, your employer, and stakeholders. Like so many other things this year, the dissemination of IBCLC examination results and recertification by CERPs packets will look a little different than in years past. IBLCE will have new […]

As announced, IBCLC examination results will be provided online this month. IBLCE will provide the pass/fail results and your score report in your online credential management account, which is available in English, Spanish, and German. For all other IBLCE languages, we will provide you with translated information about how to access your pass/fail results and […]

As you know, this is a dynamic time with a number of emerging and variable factors. IBLCE is working to respond to them to enhance our stakeholders’ experience and to facilitate informed decision making with respect to your choices as you advance towards earning, or retaining, the IBCLC. As previously shared, IBLCE received a COVID-19 […]

The Updated Interim Guidance on the Use of Technology to Meet Pathways 1, 2, & 3 Clinical Practise Requirements is now available in ALL IBLCE languages. Find more information in your language: English 繁体中文  Hrvatski  Dansk  Nederlands  Français  Deutsch  ελληνικά  Magyar  Bahasa Indonesia  Italiano  日本語  한국어  Polski  Português  Slovenščina  Español  We continue to update the […]

If you were approved for but unable to sit the 2020 IBCLC examination, please note that the deadline to request a deferral to an examination in 2021 through IBLCE’s extraordinary circumstances policy is coming up soon. Thank you noting that the deadline to request a deferral is October 30, 2020. We understand that this is a […]

Due to the continued world-wide impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, IBLCE’s Updated Interim Guidance on the Use of Technology, originally issued in April 2020 and valid until November 2020, has been extended through September 30, 2021. Pathway 1, 2 & 3 Initial Candidates and Supervisors/Mentors: As before, this document does not substantively change IBLCE’s existing […]

The IBCLC examination is offered twice a year, in April/May (in English only) and in September (in all IBLCE languages). The schedule for application and administration of the 2021 IBCLC examination is as follows: Apply for the April/May 2021 examination:Dec. 8, 2020 – Jan. 20, 2021 April/May 2021 IBCLC examination dates: Apr. 27 – May […]

With the COVID-19’s impact on test centres around the world, the September 2020 IBCLC examination was hardly a typical examination administration. We have received a record-breaking number of inquiries this year, as we all worked through test centre closures, a new examination mode, and so much more that has changed over the last year. Thank […]

Friendly Reminder—For September 2020 examination candidates, if you are unable to take the examination this year, you may be able to defer to an examination in 2021 through IBLCE’s extraordinary circumstances policy. Extraordinary circumstances include COVID-19 related concerns, such as job loss of the candidate and/or partner/spouse, COVID-19 health issue for candidate or immediate family […]

No matter how you’re taking the IBCLC examination, it’ll look a little different this year. We have collected many resources to assist you when it’s time to take your examination: Test Centre Resources Live Remote Proctoring Resources • 2020 Test Centre Information & Checklists• COVID-19 and Test Centre Frequently Asked Questions• IBCLC Examination FAQs• IBLCE Examination Options and Examination […]

If you are taking the IBCLC examination via Live Remote Proctoring (LRP), we have a new resource for you: the Supplemental Guide for Live Remote Proctoring. The Guide collects what you need to know about preparing for and taking the examination via LRP in one PDF. It’s a great final reminder about computer system requirements, […]

We have been informed by the testing vendor that bank / credit cards will not be accepted as a secondary form of ID for candidates taking the examination via Live Remote Proctoring (LRP). The complete ID policy for LRP is below: To gain admission to the examination, candidates must present TWO (2) forms of identification. […]

Per IBLCE’s testing vendor, if your examination appointment is cancelled or rescheduled as a result of continued site closures or regional restrictions, you will not be charged in this circumstance and are entitled to one free reschedule for your examination. Additionally, if you are unable to test due to COVID-19 illness or impact, you should […]

While your Examination Authorisation Email stated that you must schedule your IBCLC examination by September 3, 2020, you may have more flexibility this year. If an appointment is available, you may be able to schedule a new appointment up to 24 hours in advance. Continue to contact Prometric to schedule your appointment. If you’ve been […]

Almost all candidates have received their Examination Authorisation Email, and 73% of all candidates have successfully scheduled their September 2020 examination appointment. We do know that, for some, scheduling their examination will be challenging this year, as we are experiencing a global pandemic which is resulting in test centre closures and in some cases limited […]

In case you need more time to decide on the IBCLC examination option that is right for you, IBLCE has extended the deadline to request a partial or full refund until August 31, 2020. If deferral or withdrawal may be the right choice for you, you can find more information here. Please contact the IBLCE location that […]

IBLCE continues to send out examination authorisations, so keep a look out for yours. In case you need more time to decide on the IBCLC examination option that is right for you, IBLCE has extended the deadline to request a partial or full refund until August 22, 2020. If deferral or withdrawal may be the […]

Many candidates have now received their Examination Authorisation Email. IBLCE is continuing the process of disseminating the Examination Authorisation Emails and will continue to do so in the coming days. Thank you for your patience as we work on it. We have heard from our testing vendor, Prometric, that, as of August 5, 2020, seats […]

The COVID-19 Resources Centres in all IBLCE languages have been updated with new information about test centres, FAQs, Weekly Updates, and more! If you have questions about social distancing at test centres, or anything else related to this year’s examination administration, check here first. 繁体中文  Hrvatski  Dansk  Nederlands  Français  Deutsch  ελληνικά  Magyar  Bahasa Indonesia  Italiano  […]

Many March/April candidates have now received their Examination Authorisation Email. These candidates have begun to schedule their examination with IBLCE’s third-party testing vendor, Prometric. IBLCE is continuing to send Examination Authorisation Emails regularly throughout July and August to the remainder of the March/April candidates and in the coming weeks to the September examination candidates.  As […]

Update as of December 14, 2020: Some features of the online credential management system are down for maintenance. For a few days, you may not be able to view the “My Credentials” tab. It will be restored soon. Please check back here for updates when it will be available again. If you submitted an application […]

There is a lot of new information about the 2020 IBCLC examination available at the IBLCE COVID-19 Resource Centre! Examination Authorisation Emails will be sent to candidates soon in July and August, and this information is available to help you make the best choice given your unique circumstances when it is time to schedule your […]

Review new information that will help you make decisions about the IBCLC examination in September! First, check out the IBCLC Examination Options for an important overview of your options and things to consider when planning for the IBCLC examination this year. Also check out information about taking the IBCLC exam this year with Live Remote […]

The COVID-19 situation continues to vary around the world and individuals’ personal, family, and professional circumstances vary as well. Candidates for the September 2020 IBCLC examination administration, including IBCLCs who are recertifying by examination this year, are encouraged to review the options available regarding the September 2020 examination administration on the Resource Centre and consider […]

As shared with candidates in the May 28, 2020 IBLCE Informational Webinar, 2020 IBCLC examination candidates will be able to schedule their examination appointment in the coming weeks.   IBLCE will send the Examination Authorisation Emails to candidates from the rescheduled March/April 2020 examination first. As the March/April examination administration had to be postponed, the candidates originally scheduled for the […]

The IBCLC practice examination will be available in Mid-July.  While we had previously announced that it would be ready in June in IBLCE’s May Webinar, the practice examination has been delayed due to a technical issue. We apologise for the inconvenience. The practice examination is purely optional.  When the practice examination is available, we will […]

The COVID-19 Resource Centre has been translated and is now live in other IBLCE languages. These pages will be updated regularly, approximately one week after the English page.  Please find the COVID-19 Resource Centre in your language:  繁体中文  Hrvatski  Dansk  Nederlands  Français  Deutsch  ελληνικά  Magyar  Bahasa Indonesia  Italiano  日本語  한국어  Polski  Português  Slovenščina  Español  ← Back […]

A number of the IBCLC March/April 2020 candidates received an email from Prometric on June 15, 2020, inviting candidates to schedule their examinations. This email communication was a general notice to test takers that was sent in error by Prometric. It did not recognise the specific requirements for the IBCLC programme and was not intended for IBCLC candidates.   As previously reported to you, IBCLC examination candidates will be able to […]

If you applied to sit the September 2020 examination or to recertify by CERPs recently, thank you! You may be able to find answers to your application status questions by logging in to IBLCE’s new online credential management system. Please follow the instructions below to access this resource. IBLCE will begin sending confirmation emails to […]

While we have emailed IBCLCs recertifying by examination multiple times, due to COVID-19, we are unable to mail the typical notices and have extended the deadline to apply for the examination the maximum extent feasible.  This will allow IBCLCs who need to recertify by examination to make sure their correct email address is on file and receive notices.  […]

The examination window for the rescheduled March/April examination is September 8 – 25, 2020.  This is also then the examination window for the September 2020 examination candidates. ← Back to the IBLCE COVID-19 Resource Centre

We understand that some employers may request clarification about the reasons why the March/April 2020 IBCLC Examination was postponed. To clarify this, IBLCE can provide you and/or your employer with a letter that explains the reasons why the examination was postponed and when more details will be given. Please contact your IBLCE regional location regarding this letter […]

IBLCE issued an Updated Interim Guidance on the Use of Technology to Meet Pathways 1, 2, and 3 Clinical Practise Requirements. This replaces the guidance issued on April 17, 2020. Please see the announcement explaining this update here. The Pathway 3 Plan Guide was also updated to reflect the changes in how you can earn clinical practise hours at […]

Please see this important update for March/April 2020 IBCLC examination candidates. ← Back to the IBLCE COVID-19 Resource Centre Weekly Update Archive

Please see this update from IBLCE regarding potential communications from its testing partner, Prometric. ← Back to the IBLCE COVID-19 Resource Centre Weekly Update Archive

As the organisation devoted to the professionals who care for breastfeeding families all over the globe, both health and family are important to IBLCE.  As you are undoubtedly aware, the COVID-19 virus is creating significant issues and challenges for many in countries all over the world.  In light of this difficult situation, the IBCLC examination […]