7-level Qualification Certification System
Extraordinarily, the certification system of the International Association for Professional Certification (IAPC) is ranked the professional qualifications in 7 levels. In addition to the certificate after the professional training is completed, according to the working experience, the professional qualification will be gradually upgraded by level to underline the professional's experience and the contribution in that industry which is different from other institutions, where the students only have the same qualification title for life after graduation.
For example, a certified aromatherapist, no matter the professional is the one who just finished training or the one who has many years experience, the professional qualifications are the same certified aromatherapist which is not able to be told but with great difference in value. The following is the 7-level Qualification Certification System of the IAPC.
Level |
Name |
Qualification description |
Level 1 |
Basic Level |
Basic abilities of the profession |
Level 2 |
Standard Level |
Overall abilities of the profession |
Level 3 |
Advanced Level |
In addition to professional abilities, related extensive knowledge and skills are required. Over 1 year practical experience in standard level Or have done researches in depth and contribution in certain related respect |
Level 4 |
Senior Level |
Over 1 year practical experience in Level 3, Or with more extensive knowledge and skills, or have done researches in depth and contribution in certain related respect Or achievement in the related respect This level is sub-leveled in 5 levels, upgraded by a level in a year. |
Level 5 |
Consultant Level |
Over 5 year practical experience in Level 4, Or with more extensive knowledge and skills, or have done researches in depth and contribution in certain related respect Or achievement in the related respect This level is sub-leveled in 5 levels, upgraded by a level in a year. |
Level 6 |
Master Level |
Over 5 year practical experience in Level 5, Or with more extensive knowledge and skills, or have done researches in depth and contribution in certain related respect Or achievement in the related respect This level is sub-leveled in 5 levels, upgraded by a level in a year. |
Level 7 |
Lifetime Achievement Level |
Over 5 year practical experience in Level 6, Or with more extensive knowledge and skills, or have done researches in depth and contribution in certain related respect Or achievement in the related respect This level is sub-leveled in 5 levels, upgraded by a level in a year. |