General Course Questions
Because they are designation program courses, they are only available to current IMA members. Candidates would be required to register for an Affiliate Membership.
Only one course has a prerequisite: IMA-301 must be completed before enrolling in IMA-305.
Yes. Hard copies of each course manual are available at a cost of $50. They are available for purchase at this link. They will be mailed
within 10 business days of your purchase.
Note: Manuals are only available to candidates currently enrolled in the corresponding course.
Yes. Courses have been reviewed and assigned a number of corresponding CPD credit hours. The Designation Courses page provides a detailed breakdown by course.
No. Newfoundland and Labrador-based Members are required to complete IMA-402: Assessment Law in Newfoundland and Labrador in place of IMA-401 and IMA-412.
Course Completion Questions
No. While we recommend completing courses in order, they can be completed in any order.
Note: IMA-301 is a prerequisite to IMA-305.
Courses vary in length based on the number of lessons and submissions required for completion. Review the Designation Courses page for maximum completion
times for each course.
Note: You must also complete your exam within that time frame.
The amount of time varies with each course, but you should be prepared to spend up to 10 hours per week on course readings and research. There are different components to each course which will include end of lesson quizzes, a mid-term
assignment half-way through the course as well as a final exam.
Yes. Courses can be extended by 90 days for a fee of $75. Candidates must submit a Course Extension Request through the IMA website.
Note: Course must be completed within 12 months of the initial registration date. No extensions will be granted beyond this point and candidates will be required to re-enroll in the course.
Yes. Courses can be placed on hold for a fee of $75. Candidates must submit a Course Hold Request through the IMA website. Once approved, you will lose access
to the course until you lift the hold.
Note: Course must be completed within 12 months of the initial registration date. Candidates will be required to re-enroll in the course if they do not remove their hold and complete the course within that time frame.
Course Exam Questions
The IMA has partnered with ProctorU to give candidates the flexibility of writing their final exams online from the comfort of home. The exam must be completed within the time allowed prior to your course end date; otherwise, extension
fees will apply. Learn More
Note: If you are unable to complete your exam online, contact the IMA office for a list of pre-approved test centres nearest you.
Yes. Exams can be re-written for a fee of $100, which includes the cost for exam proctoring. Candidates must submit an Exam Rewrite Request through the
IMA website.
Once your request is processed, you will regain access to the course in the IMA Learning Centre and have up to 90 days to rewrite your exam.
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