Join the Global Community of IG Professionals

CIGOA members receive a free digital subscription to IG World magazine, discounts on training from the Institute for IG, preferred pricing from our global partners, and participation in an active and committed IG community.   

We give you a variety of ways to stay current on IG topics while earning your Continuing Education Credits to maintain your  CIGO™ certification. From webinars, to podcasts, to Summit events held in 3D Virtual Reality, our partnership with education provider Institute for IG, and media partner IGWorld magazine, we offer an array of options to continue your community engagement and education. 

Stay current with a continually updated news stream from our IG news partner, IG Guru.net, Also, read interviews and in-depth articles by leading IG experts in IG World magazine, our media partner. IG World covers topics under the IG umbrella, including: Data Privacy, Information Security, EDiscovery, Risk & Compliance, Records Management, Analytics and Infonomics, Data Governance, Content Services, Best Practices and more. 

CIGOA members are eligible for discounts on training, certification, and educational materials through our affiliate partner network. Get reduced pricing on virtual and live/physical events, IG-related training, and industry certifications. 

To maintain your good standing in the CIGO Association, and the use of the  CIGO™ professional designation, members must do the following: 

1) Maintain continuing education; 

2) Follow our Code of Ethics; and,

 3) Stay current on CIGO recertification fees.

Hey - things happen!  If your CIGO Association membership or certification have lapsed, we want you back!  We make it easy to regain your CIGO™ certification credential and get back to being active into our IG community. Just complete your Reinstatement Application & submit the $99 fee. 

 Our annual membership fee is only $99! 

That's right: You get all the benefits of CIGOA membership for less than 100 bucks. And for members who join in 2021 you can lock in that $99/year membership price for life!