INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR VALUE ASSURANCE

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Assuring Value For Projects, Programs, Products And Services

IAVA Certification Levels 
Level 1, Bronze Value Methodology Associate (VMA) - signifies basic level training has been attained through:
  • Satisfy participation in a 45-hour Value Search initial training workshop
  • Passing Level 1 examination
  • Submission of satisfactory post workshop report regarding follow-through on value proposals
  • Membership of the International Association of Value Assurance.

Level 2, Silver

Value Assurance Practitioner (VAP) - signifies some applied experience and basic level training through:
  • Level 1 certification
  • Minimum of 2 years acceptable practical experience participating in or coordinating at least 6 formal Value Search studies since gaining Level 1 Certification
  • Requisite number of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) credits gained since Level 1 Certification
  • Continuing membership of the International Association for Value Assurance.
Level 3, Gold Value Assurance Specialist (VAS) - signifies expert level of applied experience and advanced level of training through:
  • Level 2 Certification
  • Successful participation in a 27-hour advanced training course and related examination
  • Minimum of 4 years acceptable referred paper on the application or development of Value Assurance
  • Requisite number of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) credits gained since Level 2 Certification
  • Continuing membership of the International Association for Value Assurance
Level 4, Platinum Value Assurance Caoch and Project Value Certifier (VAC) - signifies well experienced Value Assurance Specialist with recognized training / coaching skills through:
  • Level 3 Certification
  • Minimum of 6 years acceptable practical experience leading and / or coordinating formal Value Search programs since gaining Level 1 Certification
  • Successful participation in a Value Search Train the Trainer course
  • Satisfactory interview with an IAVA principal
  • Requisite number of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) credits gained since Level 3 certification
  • Continuing membership of the International Association for Value Assurance.
Notes
  1. There is a minimum basic education requirement of Bachelor's level degree from a recognized education institution
  2. Practical experience will be audited for authenticity
  3. A previously successful SAVE International Associate Value Specialist may be transferred to the classification of Value Assurance Associated, subject to verification of credentials
  4. In Search of Value, Parts 1 and 2, together with the Value Solutions Module 1, form the basis of the IAVA body of knowledge and training courses. Practical group sessions form 50% of the content of the training courses.
 

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Last modified: May 06, 2007