Earn the I-CADMUS Certification

Yes — completely. The Consumer tier requires no payment and no credit card. You get access to the I-CADMUS framework guide, the online self-assessment, and a digital badge on completion. We believe that the basic ability to identify seafood fraud should be accessible to everyone.

The full Professional pathway takes most learners around 10–12 hours spread across their own schedule: approximately 6–8 hours studying the framework and reading Sea of Deception, 2–3 hours working through the case-study scenarios, and 90 minutes for the proctored assessment. There is no deadline — you can take as long as you need before sitting the exam.

The I-CADMUS certification is issued by the Seafood Consumer Association and listed in the publicly searchable SCA certification registry. The credential is gaining recognition across Australia, New Zealand, the European Union, and key Asian markets, with new institutional partnerships being added on a one-partner-per-country basis. We are pursuing formal CPD accreditation with affiliated industry bodies in each jurisdiction.

Upon passing the assessment, your credential is activated in the SCA certification registry within 24 hours. Professional tier graduates also receive a printed certificate by post and are listed by name in the registry — verifiable by any employer, regulator, or buyer. You will also receive priority notifications when the framework is updated and when CPD content is added.

Yes. The Organisational tier is designed exactly for that — from 5 to 500 seats. You get a dedicated account manager, branded audit checklist templates, and API access to the certification registry so you can integrate credential verification directly into your compliance or HR systems. Contact us to get a custom quote for your team size.