What are the basic certification requirements?

Regardless of certification track, the three certifying associations (MMCTFOA, IIMC, and APT) share three basic requirements:

• You must be a member of the association for at least two years before applying for certification.

• You must earn the required number of education points.

• You must earn the required number of experience points.

The specific number of points varies by association:

MMCTFOA

• 50 education points (100 hours) from in-person or virtual approved training sessions

• 50 experience points (100 hours) from relevant work experience, past education, conference attendance, and service work

IIMC

• 60 education points (120 hours) from in-person or virtual approved training sessions

• 50 experience points (100 hours) from relevant work experience, past education, conference attendance, and service work

APT

• A total of 100 points, combining education and experience, with either:

  • 60 education points and 40 experience points, or

  • 40 education points and 60 experience points

In addition, all three associations require that applicants:

• Currently hold a position with duties relevant to the certification track, and

• Adhere to and uphold the association’s code of ethics