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Diplomas awarded

Qualifications, grades, recognition, credits and verification: what the Academy's diplomas are worth.

Updated : October 28, 2026· 3 min read

Three qualifications, one standard

Side Drawer for Cabinet, André-Charles Boulle (c. 1690)
Side Drawer for Cabinet, André-Charles Boulle (c. 1690)

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
  • Qualifications
  • Recognition

Diplomas awarded in figures

3Qualifications
2,400Holders
14Partner universities
60Credits for the diploma

Source: OIMAP Academy.

Breakdown

Due Diligence and Provenance Certificate40%
Market Analyst Certificate36%
Expert-Curator Diploma24%

Qualifications issued.

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.

Bookplate:  Boylston Medical Library, George Girdler Smith (1806–39)
Bookplate: Boylston Medical Library, George Girdler Smith (1806–39)
Salver, Carlo Bugatti (c. 1907)
Salver, Carlo Bugatti (c. 1907)
Woman Sitting Reading , Georges Lemmen (1905)
Woman Sitting Reading , Georges Lemmen (1905)

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

Three qualifications
TitleCreditsGrade
Market Analyst Certificate15No
Due Diligence and Provenance Certificate15No
Expert-Curator Diploma60Yes

Milestones

  1. Ceremony

    Presentation.

  2. Registry

    Recording.

  3. Refresher

    Free modules.

  4. Verification

    Online.

Regulated use

Twilight in the Wilderness, Frederic Edwin Church (1860)
Twilight in the Wilderness, Frederic Edwin Church (1860)
High Class Students and Teachers at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (verso), Raja Deen Dayal (c. 1882–87)
High Class Students and Teachers at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (verso), Raja Deen Dayal (c. 1882–87)
Jar with Design in Underglaze Iron (1800s–1900s)
Jar with Design in Underglaze Iron (1800s–1900s)

Digital or printed qualification

St. Anthony Reading, Albrecht Dürer (1519)

Digital

Electronically signed
  • Immediate
  • Free
  • Verifiable

Reference version.

Interior Drawer for Cabinet, André-Charles Boulle (c. 1690)

Printed

On secure paper
  • Ceremony
  • Can be framed
  • Cost of €40

In addition.

Making the most of your qualification

  1. Obtain

    Diploma.

  2. Register

    Registry.

  3. Mention

    CV.

  4. Update

    Modules.

  5. Pass on

    Network.

Good practice

A graduate

Leaf from a Lectionary with St. Luke (1057–1063)
« The diploma was decisive for my accreditation as an expert. It is recognised, and it really counts in my file. »
Dr. Marc Valentin, accredited expert

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?

Useful documents

Contacts

The Grotto of Posillipo, Hubert Robert (c. 1769)
The Grotto of Posillipo, Hubert Robert (c. 1769)
OIMAP AcademyParis — Head Office+33 1 00 00 05 00formation@oimap.exampleMonday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Verify a diploma

Curtain (1600s–1700s)

Authenticate a qualification.

Verify a diploma
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