Why it matters
Every holder's credential loses value if any one is obtained dishonestly. We protect the exam before, during and after each attempt, and we act on misconduct whenever it comes to light — including after a credential has been issued.
What counts as misconduct
Sitting an exam for someone else or letting someone sit it for you; using any unauthorised help, person, material, device or software during the exam, including AI assistants; obtaining, sharing, selling or using exam content; tampering with the exam or the platform; submitting false identity documents; holding more than one account or using a different name to avoid a rule; falsifying continuing-education records; and misrepresenting a credential.
How we detect it
Identity verification by a person; recorded, proctored sessions with integrity events; analysis of response patterns and timing across candidates and forms; monitoring for leaked content; and reports from the public.
How we investigate
A suspected case is investigated by trained staff who have no conflict of interest in it. While it is open, a result can be held or a credential suspended. You are told what is alleged, shown the evidence that does not compromise exam security, and given at least 14 days to respond before a decision is made. Decisions are made by a person, on the balance of probabilities, and recorded with reasons.
Sanctions
In proportion to what happened: a written warning; voiding of the attempt; cancellation of a result; a bar from AIPA exams for a fixed period or permanently; suspension of a credential; or revocation of one or more credentials. Organised cheating or content theft may also be referred to the police or for civil action.
Suspensions and revocations are shown on the public verification record. Other sanctions are not published.
Your right to appeal
Every sanction can be appealed (see Appeals & Complaints). A sanction stays in force while an appeal is considered, unless the appeal reviewer decides otherwise.
This policy is provided for transparency and is not legal advice. Where local law grants you stronger rights, those rights prevail.