Certified IRB Professional (CIP) is a certification program developed by the Council for Certification of IRB Professionals (CCIP) for individuals involved in the ethical oversight of research involving human subjects. The program aims to assess the knowledge and skills of IRB professionals, and certification serves as a mark of competence and professionalism in the field. The CIP designation requires passing a comprehensive exam covering regulatory and ethical principles related to human subject research, as well as ongoing continuing education to maintain certification.