Doing Business
1. IV&V Institute
2. IV&V Institute, Inc.
3. IVVI
4. The IV&V Institute
5. Independent Verification and Validation Institute
General
Focus: Independent Verification and Validation
Core Values: Leadership, Compliance, Integrity, and Community
Slogans: “Adding value through leadership and compliance.” and “Trust. But Verify and Validate.”
Area Served: Worldwide
Strategic Goals
The strategic goals of IVVI are:
1. Drive awareness of the value and contribution of the role of the IV&V consultant
2. Formalize and evolve A Guide to the IV&V Body of Knowledge (IVVBOK Guide)
3. Define a road map for professional growth and development
4. Advance the practices of IV&V
5. Provide forums for knowledge sharing
Operational Goals
1. Enable sustainable growth to support the establishment of IVVI as a worldwide organization
2. Ensure financial viability to support the implementation and sustainment of IVVI operational and strategic priorities
3. Consistently demonstrate the value of the organization to IVVI constituents
IV&V Institute® Trademarks
IV&V Institute, Inc. has established a portfolio of trademarks supporting its mission to advance professional standards, education, certification, and knowledge within the Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) profession.
The Institute’s trademark portfolio includes marks associated with its organizational identity, professional certifications, educational programs, and the IV&V Body of Knowledge (IVVBOK).
Trademark Portfolio
IVVI®
Represents the IV&V Institute and its educational, professional development, testing, and certification-related services.
IV&V Institute
The Institute’s primary organizational and professional identity. Federal trademark applications and registrations associated with this mark have been filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
IV&V Professional (IVVP)
A professional designation associated with individuals demonstrating knowledge and competency in Independent Verification and Validation.
IV&V Technical Associate (IVVT)
A professional designation focused on foundational and technical knowledge related to IV&V practices.
IV&V Leader (IVVL)
A professional designation recognizing leadership knowledge and capabilities within IV&V environments.
IV&V Coach (IVVC)
A professional designation associated with coaching, mentoring, and supporting the application of IV&V principles and practices.
IV&V Agilist (IVVA)
A professional designation addressing the application of Independent Verification and Validation principles within Agile and iterative delivery environments. A federal trademark application has been filed for this mark.
IVVBOK
The abbreviated name of the IV&V Body of Knowledge, representing the Institute’s organized body of professional IV&V knowledge, principles, methodologies, practices, and guidance. A federal trademark application has been filed for this mark.
IV&V Body of Knowledge
The formal name of the Institute’s body of knowledge for the Independent Verification and Validation profession. A federal trademark application has been filed for this mark.
Protecting the IV&V Profession
The IV&V Institute uses its intellectual property to promote consistency, professional recognition, and integrity within the IV&V discipline. Its trademarks identify programs, publications, certifications, and professional resources developed to advance the practice of Independent Verification and Validation.
Certain marks identified above are federally registered trademarks, while others are pending applications or marks used by IV&V Institute, Inc. Trademark registration and application status may change over time.
IV&V Institute, IVVI, IVVBOK, IV&V Body of Knowledge, and associated certification names and designations are trademarks or service marks of IV&V Institute, Inc. All rights reserved.