IFPM vigilantly monitors all usage of its certification marks in order to ensure the integrity of the credential. Unauthorized use of the marks is considered an extremely serious matter and IFPM is prepared to take necessary steps to protect it. Premature use of its certification marks could endanger one’s ultimate right to use the marks. It is a standard policy of the IFPM, in cases of unauthorized use of the marks by candidates, to deny authorization for at least two years.
Use of IFPM certification marks is restricted to candidates who are authorized to have such rights conferred by IFPM.
The IFPM reserve the right to take legal actions against any unauthorized use of its certification markets or any logo related to IFPM.
Continuing Professional Development
IFPM members are required to complete at least 30 hours of continuing education every year to ensure that certified members are up-to-date with their management knowledge in this fast changing global environment.
All IFPM members must keep track of their continuing professional development credits (CPDs) annually and attest that they have met the CPD requirements as part of their membership renewal each year. Minimum credit is equal to one hour of continuing education unless specified and approved by IFPM.
Current IFPM policy allows all credits in excess of the 30 hours to be carried over to subsequent years. Where a program runs for more than one calendar year, the credits earned in excess can be forwarded to the following year.
In addition, all IFPM certificants must agree to update their personal situation during the past year as part of renewal process. All public, civil, criminal or disciplinary actions that may have been taken against them must be disclosed as part of the requirement.
Only IFPM accredited continuing professional development programs will be recognized for this purpose, which include attendance of seminars, conferences, workshops and discussion meetings, working in the relevant fields as a presenter, instructor or committee members in professional organizations, or research or preparation for meetings and technical reading.