Certifications

IVVA / IVVT / IVVP / IVVL / IVVC
Certification Training

IV&V Associate (IVVA)

 Description

The IV&V Associate (IVVA) certification verifies and validates that the consultant has the ability to support an IV&V Technical Associate (IVVT), IV&V Professional (IVVP), or IV&V Leader (IVVL).

Certification Requirements
  1. Must be an IV&V Institute Member
  2. Must attend training for the IV&V Associate (IVVA) Module
  3. Must obtain training from a certified IV&V Coach (IVVC)
  4. Must pass IV&V Associate (IVVA) certification exam
  5. Must recertify every 2 years if not IV&V Technical Associate (IVVT)
Training Module Topics
  1. Introduction to IV&V
  2. Standards Organizations
  3. Bodies of Knowledge
  4. Federal/State Policies
  5. Best Practices

IV&V Technical Associate (IVVT)

Description

The IV&V Technical Associate (IVVT) certification verifies and validates that the consultant has the technical skillset to perform assessments and evaluations.

Certification Requirements
  1. Must be IV&V Associate (IVVA) Certified
  2. Must attend training for the IV&V Technical Associate (IVVT) Module
  3. Must obtain training from a certified IV&V Coach (IVVC)
  4. Must pass IV&V Technical Associate (IVVT) certification exam
  5. Must recertify every 2 years if not IV&V Professional (IVVP)
Training Module Topics
  1. Systems Development Life Cycles
  2. Software Tools
  3. Technology Infrastructure
  4. Solution Architecture
  5. Programming Languages

IV&V Professional (IVVP)

Description

The IV&V Professional (IVVP) certification verifies and validates that the consultant has the experience and has mastered the IV&V Institute Knowledge Areas.

Certification Requirements
  1. Must be IV&V Technical Associate (IVVT) certified
  2. Must attend training for the IV&V Professional (IVVP) Module
  3. Must obtain training from a certified IV&V Coach (IVVC)
  4. Must have at least three years of IV&V experience
  5. Must have a IV&V Professional (IVVP) sponsor
  6. Must pass the IV&V Professional (IVVP) certification exam
  7. Must recertify every 2 years if not IV&V Leader (IVVL)
Training Module Topics
  1. Leading
  2. Planning
  3. Verification/Validation
  4. Monitoring
  5. Reporting

IV&V Leader (IVVL)

Description

The IV&V Leader (IVVL) certification verifies and validates that the consultant has mastered the IV&V Institute Knowledge Areas and has extensive experience.

Certification Requirements
  1. Must be IV&V Professional (IVVP) certified
  2. Must attend training for the IV&V Leader (IVVL) module by an IV&V Leader (IVVL)
  3. Must have at least six years of IV&V experience
  4. Must be approved by the IV&V Institute Certification Committee
  5. Must be re-approved every two years
Training Module Topics
  1. Leadership
  2. Emotional Intelligence
  3. Portfolio Management
  4. Information Delivery
  5. Governance

IV&V Coach (IVVC)

Description

The IV&V Coach (IVVC) certification verifies and validates that the consultant has the ability to deliver the training modules.

Certification Requirements
  1. Must be IV&V Technical Associate (IVVT) certified to coach IV&V Associate (IVVA) and IV&V Technical Associate (IVVT) Modules
  2. Must be IV&V Professional (IVVP) certified to coach IV&V Professional (IVVP) Module
  3. Must be IV&V Leader (IVVL) certified to coach IV&V Leader (IVVL) Module
  4. Must assist 2 training sessions with an IV&V Coach (IVVC)
  5. Must be approved by the IV&V Institute Certification Committee
  6. Must be approved every two years