IPMA Accreditations
IPMA, a global body for professional mentoring.
International Professional Mentor Association (IPMA) is a professional not-for-profit organization that provides mentorship programs and accreditations to both individuals and organizations in various industries.
The accreditations offered by IPMA are designed to recognize and validate the skills, knowledge, and experience of professionals who have achieved a certain level of expertise in their field.
IPMA sets global standards for mentoring practices across various industries, aiming to enhance personal and professional growth and contribute positively to society.
With no geographical limitations, IPMA is active in over 51 countries, making its impact felt worldwide.
How to get accredited from IPMAglobal?
Follow a structured path to earn your accreditation as a professional mentor by fulfilling the requirements set by IPMAglobal, including education, experience, ethical standards, and a formal application process.
Mentoring Education & Exam
Gain comprehensive knowledge and skills through our specialized mentoring education programs and pass the certification exam to demonstrate your expertise in the field.
Working Experience
Accumulate relevant work experience in your professional domain, with different certification levels requiring varying years of experience, to enhance your practical understanding and credibility as a mentor.
Mentoring Experience
Develop and refine your mentoring skills by actively engaging in mentoring relationships, providing guidance and support to those seeking professional growth.
Abide by Code of Ethics and Conducts
Commit to adhering to the highest standards of ethical behavior and professional conduct outlined in our Code of Ethics, ensuring the integrity and trustworthiness of your mentoring practice.
Application
Submit your application to become an accredited mentor through IPMAglobal, showcasing your qualifications, experience, and commitment to the mentoring profession.
Accreditation Types
1. Individuals
IPMA provides accreditation for individual mentors, recognizing their skills and expertise in mentoring practices. This helps enhance their credibility and effectiveness in guiding others adhering to a shared Global Code of Ethics for Mentoring.
2. Organizations
IPMA also offers accreditation for organizations that implement mentoring programs, ensuring that these programs meet high standards of quality and effectiveness in supporting professional growth. It's also an ESG recognition in mentoring.
Professional Mentoring Accreditations
for Individuals
Individual Accreditation Overview
IPMAglobal membership is a prestigious badge of honor, indicating that you're part of a select group of professionals committed to upholding the highest standards of expertise and integrity. As a member, you'll be part of a global community that drives excellence in the mentoring industry, shaping curricula, advocating for industry standards, and contributing to research that benefits society as a whole.
Who should get accredited?
- Executives
- Educators and Teachers
- HR Professionals
- Consultants and Advisors
- Coaches
- New Mentors
- Career Transitioner
- Various Industries and Professions
Why do individuals need the accreditation?
At least 5 reasons for you to get the accreditation.
Enhanced Credibility
Accreditation adds credibility to an individual or organization's claims of expertise in mentoring. It demonstrates that they have met certain standards or criteria set by an accrediting body.
Distinguished Recognition
Accreditation serves as a form of recognition for the efforts and achievements in mentoring. It can help distinguish the accredited entity from others in the field.
Competitive Advantage
Accreditation can provide a competitive advantage by demonstrating a commitment to quality and continual improvement in mentoring. Employers value certified mentors for their high-quality training and guidance.
Networking Opportunities
Accreditation may open up networking opportunities with other accredited individuals or organizations in the field of mentoring, facilitating experience sharing and collaboration.
Professional Development
The accreditation process itself can be a valuable learning experience, requiring the individual or organization to reflect on their practices and make improvements where necessary.
Accreditation based on the 9 Core Competencies for Professional Mentors
As a leading professional association, IPMA recognizes the importance of empowering mentors with the 9 Core Competencies for Professional Mentors to effectively guide and support their mentees.
Individual Accreditation Types
Discover IPMAglobal's 4 certification levels, tailored to recognize and elevate your professional mentoring skills. From beginner to expert, each level marks your growth and dedication. Join our global network, enhance your credentials, and empower career development worldwide.
Choose your accreditation type
Upgrade your membership to a permanent status for just an additional USD 100 after 5 years of membership! *The validity period of the certificate is 5 years.*
Level 1: Associate Mentor (AM)
1. Mentoring service hours: 40 hours
2. Complete online 32 hours training and obtain passing score
3. Adopt IPMAglobal code of conducts and ethics
Level 2: Professional Mentor (PM)
1. Education: minimum bachelor degree or equivalent
2. Mentoring service hours: 100 hours
3. Length of mentoring experiences: 1 year
4. Complete PM training and obtain passing score
5. Adopt IPMAglobal code of conducts and ethics
Level 3: Senior Mentor (SM)
1. Must hold Professional Mentor or equivalent training
2. Mentoring service hours: 300 hours
3. Length of mentoring experiences: 3 years
4. Complete SM training and obtain passing score
5. Adopt IPMAglobal code of conducts and ethics
Level 4: Professional Mentor (MM)
1. Must hold Senior Mentor or equivalent training
2. Mentoring service hours: 500 hours
3. Length of mentoring experiences: 5 years
4. Complete MM training and obtain passing score
5. Significant Contribution to the profession of mentoring
6. Adopt IPMAglobal code of conducts and ethics
Accreditation Curriculum
Welcome to our innovative curriculum, where we redefine the standards of contemporary mentoring practices. We understand the dynamic nature of the mentoring landscape and strive to stay ahead by continuously refining and updating our content. Through rigorous analysis and in-depth collaboration with leading industry experts, we ensure that our curriculum not only meets but exceeds the evolving needs and trends of the global mentoring field.
Curriculum Levels, Topics and Weighs
Explore our curriculum's structured framework, featuring clearly defined levels, topics, and their weighted importance. Each level progressively builds on the last, covering essential mentoring skills like communication, leadership, and emotional intelligence. We've carefully balanced topic weights to reflect their current relevance, guiding you to focus on what's most critical. This roadmap ensures a clear, purposeful learning journey, preparing you to excel as a mentor in diverse contexts.
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Topic
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Exam Weight
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Coaching skills
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45%
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Mentoring skills
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45%
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Supervision skills
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2%
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Knowledge Management
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2%
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Tacit Knowledge Management
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2%
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Business skills in mentoring
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2%
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Tools, methodologies & technologies (Incorporate neuroscience, psychologies...into mentoring)
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2%
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Topic
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Exam Weight
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Coaching skills
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30%
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Mentoring skills
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40%
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Supervision skills
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10%
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Knowledge Management
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5%
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Tacit Knowledge Management
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5%
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Business skills in mentoring
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5%
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Tools, methodologies & technologies (Incorporate neuroscience, psychologies...into mentoring)
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5%
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Topic
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Exam Weight
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Coaching skills
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20%
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Mentoring skills
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30%
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Supervision skills
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10%
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Knowledge Management
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5%
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Tacit Knowledge Management
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15%
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Business skills in mentoring
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10%
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Tools, methodologies & technologies (Incorporate neuroscience, psychologies...into mentoring)
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10%
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Topic
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Exam Weight
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Coaching skills
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10%
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Mentoring skills
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20%
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Supervision skills
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10%
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Knowledge Management
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5%
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Tacit Knowledge Management
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20%
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Business skills in mentoring
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15%
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Tools, methodologies & technologies (Incorporate neuroscience, psychologies...into mentoring)
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20%
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In this topic, you’ll be introduced to exam weights under different levels.
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In this topic, you’ll be introduced to exam weights under different levels.
| Level1 | Level2 | Level3 | Level4 |
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In this topic, you’ll be introduced to exam weights under different levels.
| Level1 | Level2 | Level3 | Level4 |
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In this topic, you’ll be introduced to exam weights under different levels.
| Level1 | Level2 | Level3 | Level4 |
| 2% | 5% | 5% | 5% |
In this topic, you’ll be introduced to exam weights under different levels.
| Level1 | Level2 | Level3 | Level4 |
| 2% | 5% | 15% | 20% |
In this topic, you’ll be introduced to exam weights under different levels.
| Level1 | Level2 | Level3 | Level4 |
| 2% | 5% | 10% | 15% |
In this topic, you’ll be introduced to exam weights under different levels.
| Level1 | Level2 | Level3 | Level4 |
| 2% | 5% | 10% | 20% |
Accreditation Fees & Calendar
The IPMA accreditation exams are administered quarterly, at numerous testing centers worldwide in major cities. You are allowed to take the exam up to twice each calendar year, ensuring that there is at least a six-month interval between attempts.
Accreditation Levels, Fees and Calendar
Level 1 - Feburary 2025
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Registration Window:
09 May -07 Nov 2024
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Exam Registration Fee:
Early Bird: ＄ 99
Standard: ＄129
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One-time Enrollment Fee:
＄35
Level 1 - Feburary 2025
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Registration Window:
09 May -07 Nov 2024
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Exam Registration Fee:
Early Bird: ＄ 99
Standard: ＄129
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One-time Enrollment Fee:
＄35
Level 1 - Feburary 2025
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Registration Window:
09 May -07 Nov 2024
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Exam Registration Fee:
Early Bird: ＄ 99
Standard: ＄129
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One-time Enrollment Fee:
＄35
Level 1 - Feburary 2025
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Registration Window:
09 May -07 Nov 2024
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Exam Registration Fee:
Early Bird: ＄ 99
Standard: ＄129
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One-time Enrollment Fee:
＄35
Level 1 - Feburary 2025
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Registration Window:
09 May -07 Nov 2024
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Exam Registration Fee:
Early Bird: ＄ 99
Standard: ＄129
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One-time Enrollment Fee:
＄35
Level 1 - Feburary 2025
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Registration Window:
09 May -07 Nov 2024
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Exam Registration Fee:
Early Bird: ＄ 99
Standard: ＄129
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One-time Enrollment Fee:
＄35
Level 1 - Feburary 2025
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Registration Window:
09 May -07 Nov 2024
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Exam Registration Fee:
Early Bird: ＄ 99
Standard: ＄129
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One-time Enrollment Fee:
＄35
Level 1 - Feburary 2025
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Registration Window:
09 May -07 Nov 2024
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Exam Registration Fee:
Early Bird: ＄ 99
Standard: ＄129
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One-time Enrollment Fee:
＄35
Level 1 - Feburary 2025
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Registration Window:
09 May -07 Nov 2024
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Exam Registration Fee:
Early Bird: ＄ 99
Standard: ＄129
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One-time Enrollment Fee:
＄35
Level 1 - Feburary 2025
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Registration Window:
09 May -07 Nov 2024
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Exam Registration Fee:
Early Bird: ＄ 99
Standard: ＄129
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One-time Enrollment Fee:
＄35
Level 1 - Feburary 2025
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Registration Window:
09 May -07 Nov 2024
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Exam Registration Fee:
Early Bird: ＄ 99
Standard: ＄129
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One-time Enrollment Fee:
＄35
Level 1 - Feburary 2025
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Registration Window:
09 May -07 Nov 2024
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Exam Registration Fee:
Early Bird: ＄ 99
Standard: ＄129
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One-time Enrollment Fee:
＄35
Level 1 - Feburary 2025
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Registration Window:
09 May -07 Nov 2024
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Exam Registration Fee:
Early Bird: ＄ 99
Standard: ＄129
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One-time Enrollment Fee:
＄35
Level 1 - Feburary 2025
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Registration Window:
09 May -07 Nov 2024
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Exam Registration Fee:
Early Bird: ＄ 99
Standard: ＄129
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One-time Enrollment Fee:
＄35
Level 1 - Feburary 2025
-
Registration Window:
09 May -07 Nov 2024
-
Exam Registration Fee:
Early Bird: ＄ 99
Standard: ＄129
-
One-time Enrollment Fee:
＄35
Level 1 - Feburary 2025
-
Registration Window:
09 May -07 Nov 2024
-
Exam Registration Fee:
Early Bird: ＄ 99
Standard: ＄129
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One-time Enrollment Fee:
＄35
FAQs
Qualified Training Service Provider(QTSP)
To become our Qualified Training Service Provider (QTSP) with IPMA, you will gain access to exclusive resources and support, empowering you to deliver top-tier mentoring programs that meet global standards and enhance professional development in your field.
Credibility and Trust
Partnering with IPMA boosts your reputation. Our brand recognition and the prestigious 9 Core Competencies for Professional Mentors give your business an edge in the market.
Revenue Growth
Leverage our brand and resources to attract more clients and increase your revenue. Our partnership programs are designed to help your business thrive.
Exclusive Resources:
Gain access to our exclusive tools, training, and networks. These resources are designed to help you grow your business and provide top-notch mentoring services.
Competitive Advantage
Stand out from the competition by offering IPMA-certified mentoring services. Our certification is a recognized mark of quality, giving you a leg up on the competitors.
Increased Visibility
Becoming a partner increases your visibility within our professional community. This exposure can lead to new clients, collaborations, and business opportunities.
Ongoing Support
As a partner, you'll receive continuous support and guidance from IPMA. We're committed to your success and will be there to help you navigate any challenges that arise.
