Celebrating 30 Years of IAF
This year IAF celebrates its 30th anniversary, reflecting on the achievements, leadership, members, and committees that have shaped IAF into the organization it is today.
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INTERNATIONAL BENCHMARK IN
PERSONNEL RECOGNITION
IPC develops certification programs that are accepted all over the world for persons’ certification since 1995.
By joining IPC, you can have access to and get using privileges for already-existing programs as well as take part in the development of new ones.
IPC develops certification programs that are accepted all over the world for persons’ certification since 1995.
By joining IPC, you can have access to and get using privileges for already-existing programs as well as take part in the development of new ones.
Our Members
About IPC
IPC was established in 1995, under the name International Auditor and Training Certification Association (IATCA). To adapt to the market need for certification of professionals in a variety of categories, the role and name was changed in Chicago 2003 to International Personnel Certification Association, IPC.
IPC’s main activity is to develop certification schemes for professionals. Although the focus of IPC is personnel certification, recognition of training providers and training courses are also part of our activities.
IPC’s objective is to promote the interests of certification bodies and serve the needs of the society for competence of professionals.
IPC is also a "Scheme owner", which means that IPC develops and owns Certification Schemes (Normative Documents). These schemes are specifying rules and frame requirements for competence, on which the certification body may elaborate.
Latest News
IPC Remote Internships Program 2023-24
IPC’s remote internships are designed for students who are unable to travel but still want to boost their career prospects with overseas work experience and professional coaching tailored to specific career goals.
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"BMQR Certifications Pvt Ltd" joins IPC
BMQR Certifications, based at Chennai, Tamilnadu, India joined IPC as a Full Member.
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IAF and IPC Renew Memorandum of Understanding
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Personnel Certification Association (IPC) are pleased to announce the renewal of their memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the recognition of the IPC Management System Auditors certification scheme as a sub-scope of the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA).
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North American Accreditation Forum (NAAF)
The North American Accreditation Forum (NAAF) has been established by accreditation bodies in North America to provide a platform for accreditation bodies, industry associations and companies to promote the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and views on conformity assessment and accreditation in support of the principles of the WTO and USMCA.
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New IAF brochure
The IAF brochure on "Accredited Certification for Persons and Benefits" has been published.
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Latest Events
Best Personnel Certification Body Co, Ltd - (Best PCB), based at Taichung City, Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) joined IPC as a Full Member.
Pioneers of Quality Systems & Certifications Co. LTD (PQS), based at Cairo, Egypt, joined IPC as an Associate Member.
The IPC hosted a remote course program on Examination Validation Methods for Personnel Certification Bodies on March 25-27, 2021.
IPC is presenting the remote course/workshop Validation Methods for Personnel Certification Schemes, 2 days course, March 2021