Retakes, Postponement & Appeals
Comprehensive policies for exam retakes, postponement requests, and result appeals. We're committed to fair and transparent processes for all candidates.
Retaking the Examination
Flexible Retake Options
If a candidate fails, retakes only need to be taken for the failed module(s) after payment of the retake fee. There is no limit to retake attempts.
Unlimited Attempts
No restriction on the number of retake attempts
Modular Retakes
Only retake the failed module(s)
Updated Curriculum Notice
Retake examinations follow the latest PPA Body of Knowledge and certification scheme. Candidates are required to carefully check the latest changes on the BOK to make better preparation.
View Latest BOK UpdatesNo Mandatory Re-training
Candidates are not required to re-take training solely due to examination failure.
Retake Process
Receive Results
Review failed module(s) feedback
Pay Retake Fee
Submit payment for failed module(s) only
Schedule Retake
Choose available exam slot
Retake Exam
Complete failed module(s)
Postponement of Scheduled Exam
One-time postponement option available
Flexible Postponement Policy
Candidates may request exam postponement at least 7 days before the scheduled date. Postponement can be up to one year from the original exam date.
Minimum notice period
Maximum postponement
Curriculum Changes Warning
Candidate needs to be aware of the possibility for changes in exam curriculum within the postponement period.
Postponement fee is applied.
Appeals of Examination Results
Transparent Appeals Process
Candidates may appeal if they believe the result is inaccurate, incorrect, biased, or unfair.
Key Appeal Rules
Submit within one month after results are announced
One appeal per candidate
Regrading is performed by a different examiner from the original
Submitting an appeal does not guarantee a pass and does not affect decisions related to ethical issues. IFMI announces appeal outcomes within two months. There is a fee applied for appeal request.