The Quality of Talent Decisions Depends on the Quality of Assessors.
Setting the global benchmark for occupational assessment — while training the professionals who raise that standard every day.
Certification Levels
Training Programs
Professional Sectors
Certified Assessors
IAOA — Standards Body
The Global Authority on Assessment Quality
IAOA establishes and upholds the professional benchmarks that define what excellent, ethical occupational assessment looks like globally.
- Internationally recognised accreditation for individuals, organisations, and assessment systems
- Ethical guidelines and evidence-based practice frameworks
- Global community of assessment professionals and peer networks
- Professional benchmarks that protect the integrity of talent decisions
IOA — Training Institute
Become a Certified Occupational Assessor
The Institute of Occupational Assessment delivers world-class training, certification, and e-learning aligned with IAOA standards.
- E-learning courses in assessment, leadership, and talent decision-making
- LMS-based professional development pathways with structured progression
- Certificates and micro-credentials recognised across industries
- Practical, evidence-based training built for real-world assessors
Who We Serve
Built for Professionals Who Take Assessment Seriously
HR & Talent Leaders
Professionals driving evidence-based hiring, talent strategy, and workforce planning at scale.
Occupational Psychologists
Practitioners seeking peer recognition, global standards alignment, and continued professional development.
Assessment Centres
Organisations seeking IAOA accreditation to validate the quality and rigour of their assessment systems.
"The IAOA accreditation gave our assessment centre the credibility we needed to compete internationally. It transformed how our clients perceive us."
Sarah Mitchell
Director, Global Assessment Partners