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Separate responsibilities
An academy is responsible for teaching. An examination board is responsible for determining whether a candidate has demonstrated the required competence. IBPE operates the examination process separately from the teaching process.
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What independence requires
- Published examination standards
- Defined assessment criteria
- Structured practical examinations
- Independent examiners
- Examiner conflict-of-interest controls
- Moderation procedures
- Controlled examination conditions
- Documented results
- Verifiable examination records
- Published examination policies
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The principle
The person who teaches you should not be the sole person who decides whether you have demonstrated professional competence.
Financial and operational independence