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Recertification & Certification Status Management

Maintain your PPA certification through our streamlined recertification process. Stay compliant and keep your professional credentials current.

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Renewal Process

Recertification Cycle and Expectations

Two-Year Certification Cycle

Certified persons must recertify every two years and maintain program integrity/confidentiality and logo usage compliance.

Important Timeline

To remain certified, the recertification process must be completed before the certificate expires. The next validity period is based on the expiration date (illustrated in the scheme).

2
Years
Certification Period
Step-by-Step Process

Recertification Steps

Follow these simple steps to maintain your certification

1

Update Profile

Ensure all your personal and professional information is current and accurate in the system.

2

Submit Updated CV

Provide your latest curriculum vitae reflecting your recent professional experiences.

3

Educational Documentation

Optional: Submit training certificates (plus points, not mandatory).

Bonus Points Available
4

Complete Questionnaire

Fill out the recertification questionnaire and sign the agreement.

IFMI Review Process

IFMI reviews submissions and makes the final decision; it does not require further explanation or justification. IFMI notifies the outcome and may defer recertification if disciplinary action is in progress.

Critical Information

Non-Compliance Suspension

Consequences of missed recertification

Immediate Suspension Policy

If a certified person does not complete recertification by the end of the certification period, IFMI may suspend the certificate and the right to use the designation starting immediately the day after expiration, including prohibition on using the certificate/mark/logo/designation during the recertification period.

Day Before Expiry

Last chance to complete recertification

Expiry Day

Certificate expires at midnight

Day After Expiry

Immediate suspension activated