Three qualifications, one standard

The Academy's diplomas reflect demanding training and rigorous assessment. They are recognised by Member States, by fourteen partner universities and by many employers. Each qualification bears a unique number and can be verified online.
Three qualifications are awarded: the Market Analyst Certificate, the Due Diligence and Provenance Certificate and the Expert-Curator Diploma, the latter with a grade.
This page presents the qualifications, their recognition and their use.
Diplomas awarded in figures
Source: OIMAP Academy.
The qualifications
The Market Analyst Certificate and the Due Diligence and Provenance Certificate are awarded after an exam (minimum mark 12/20). The Expert-Curator Diploma is awarded after the exam and defence of the dissertation, with a grade of pass, merit, distinction or high distinction.
Each qualification is presented at a ceremony in Paris in December, or in digital and printed versions.



Recognition
The qualifications are recognised as a professional qualification by Member States. Fourteen partner universities grant transferable credits: 15 credits for each certificate, 60 for the diploma. Several professional organisations take the diploma into account for access to their lists.
The Expert-Curator Diploma eases access to OIMAP expert accreditation.
Using your qualification
Holders may use the mention "Holder of the OIMAP Diploma" on their professional documents, in accordance with a usage charter. The Academy's logo may not be used to suggest accreditation of the company. Any misuse is penalised.
A holder whose conduct breaches the code of ethics may lose their qualification.
Verification
Each qualification is recorded in a public registry verifiable by a number or a QR code. Employers can confirm authenticity in seconds. A duplicate is issued in case of loss, free of charge in digital form.
The verification page is presented in the Assessment and diplomas section.
Summary of qualifications
| Title | Credits | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Market Analyst Certificate | 15 | No |
| Due Diligence and Provenance Certificate | 15 | No |
| Expert-Curator Diploma | 60 | Yes |
Milestones
- Ceremony
Presentation.
- Registry
Recording.
- Refresher
Free modules.
- Verification
Online.
Regulated use



Digital or printed qualification

Digital
Electronically signed- Immediate
- Free
- Verifiable
Reference version.

Printed
On secure paper- Ceremony
- Can be framed
- Cost of €40
In addition.
Making the most of your qualification
- Obtain
Diploma.
- Register
Registry.
- Mention
CV.
- Update
Modules.
- Pass on
Network.
Good practice
A graduate

« The diploma was decisive for my accreditation as an expert. It is recognised, and it really counts in my file. »
Vocabulary of qualifications
- Transferable credit
- Unit recognised by several institutions.
- Grade
- Assessment of the diploma.
- Registry
- Official list of qualifications.
- Duplicate
- Official copy.
After the diploma
Holders become members of the alumni network. They benefit from free refresher modules for five years, access to the library's resources and a guidance service. They may apply for research scholarships.
The best can join the teaching staff or the list of accredited experts.
To go further
The Academy's reception service answers practical questions Monday to Friday, in French, English and Spanish, and can direct each visitor to the programme, scholarship or free resource that fits their situation. A guidance counsellor also offers a thirty-minute individual meeting, by appointment, to build a realistic training pathway.
Trainees' feedback is valuable: each session gives rise to a questionnaire, and the most useful suggestions are examined each quarter by the teaching committee. Do not hesitate to write to report a difficulty, propose a subject or tell us what the training has changed in your practice.
Frequently asked questions
Are the diplomas recognised?
By Member States.
How many credits?
15 or 60.
Can one lose one's qualification?
In case of serious misconduct.
Where can I verify a diploma?
See Verify a diploma.
Useful documents
Contacts

Verify a diploma
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- Salver, Carlo Bugatti (c. 1907) — Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 1.0
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- Twilight in the Wilderness, Frederic Edwin Church (1860) — Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 1.0
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- Study of Hands (recto); Sketch of a Hand (verso), Pierre Lenfant (1700s) — Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 1.0
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