Joint NPM/AGO
Colleague Certification (CAGO)
As of April 1, 2025:
Due to recent changes in their certification process, the Colleague organ exam (CAGO) will no longer be available as a dual certification between NPM and
the American Guild of Organists.
Those who have already begun the registration process for the CAGO dual certification exam have three years from the start of registration for completion, regardless of this change. Moreover, NPM will continue to offer the Service Playing Certificate (SPC) as a dual certification opportunity with NPM and AGO.
For more information regarding these and other certifications, visit npm.org/certificates-and-certification.
We are pleased to work with the American Guild of Organists to offer dual certification in both Service Playing (SPC) and the Colleague Exam (CAGO). This page gives you all of the resources you need for the Colleague Certification (CAGO).
Step one: Check out the resources (below) and visit the AGO website for more details.
Step two: Download and fill out an application from the AGO website.
Step three: Download the NPM Colleague Dual Certification Application (PDF) and mail the completed application to the NPM National Office.
Colleague Exam Resources