The IR Competency Suite is a flexible, online self-paced learning series that provides a broad overview of the investor relations function, with a focus on the specific roles and responsibilities of an IR practitioner. Adapted from the Investor Relations Body of Knowledge, the IR Competency Suite examines key IR tasks necessary for success and the variables that may impact how those tasks are performed.

The IR Competency Suite contains 10 individual modules that correspond to the domains of the IR Competency Framework. These can be completed in any order, and each module takes approximately one hour to complete. No prerequisites are required.

Modules include:

1. IR Strategy Formulation
2. IR Planning, Implementation and Measurement
3. Corporate Messaging Development
4. Marketing and Outreach
5. Financial Reporting and Analysis
6. Business Insights
7. Strategic Counsel and Collaboration
8. Capital Markets and Capital Structure
9. Corporate Regulatory Compliance
10. Corporate Governance

This resource is ideal for:

• Professionals new to IR or exploring an IR career
• Experienced IR professionals looking to fill knowledge gaps
• IR professionals preparing to take the Investor Relations Charter (IRC®) exam
• IRC holders seeking professional development units (PDUs) to maintain their credentials
• IR service providers looking to better understand their target audience

IRC credential holders can claim 10 professional development units (PDUs) for completion of the full IR Competency Suite.