Certification Benefits

The gold standard

IOFM Certification is recognized around the world as the gold standard for financial operations professionals who seek to demonstrate best-in-class performance. Over 25,000 AP, P2P, AR and O2C professionals have completed an IOFM Certification program to the benefit of both their careers as well as the companies that employ them.

An unmatched credential

Individuals and teams who successfully complete an IOFM Certification course benefit from immediate recognition for best-in-class performance, a commitment to accuracy and efficiency and an ability to implement best practices. At many organizations, IOFM Certification is a prerequisite for employment consideration.

Master your current role — or prepare to advance

IOFM’s 4 most popular Certification program (AP, P2P, AR and O2C) are each offered at either the Specialist or Manager level.

• Specialist-level Certification programs are designed for those who are new to the world of financial operations with less than a few years’ experience and are looking to demonstrate mastery of all of the fundamentals.
• Manager-level Certification programs explore content that helps individuals who are managing teams and overseeing more complex projects and initiatives. Often, an individual will first achieve Specialist Certification, and when career advancement opportunities present themselves, return to complete the Manager Certification course.

Designed to suit your schedule – and learning style (NO travel required!)

IOFM Certification are delivered to ensure you are set up to succeed. Our self-paced online program allows individuals to study and learn through e-textbooks, online videos and practice quizzes, before moving on to the final exam, with up to one year to complete their course. Individuals have 3 attempts to pass the final exam.

For those who benefit from direct access to an instructor, IOFM offers over a dozen live, online courses each year with a day-long presentation and the opportunity to interact one-on-one with an IOFM trainer. See our current schedule of Live, Online Classes.

If you’d like to be trained live, in-person in a classroom setting, IOFM offers in-person Certification twice per year at our renowned IOFM Conferences. Or, for teams of 5 or more, IOFM will send a trainer directly to your place of business or a location that is convenient to you. Learn more about Team Certification here.

Verified results

Once you have successfully completed an IOFM Certification, you’ll instantly receive a digital certificate and instructions on how to update your resume and social media profiles. Your employer and your peers will recognize you as truly best-in-class in your profession and part of an elite group of individuals who have achieved this prestigious designation.

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