The IV&V Institute (IVVI) is the certification authority for Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) consultants as well as Independent Project Oversight Consultants (IPOCs). IVVI will certify IV&V consultants and IPOCs by examination and by a personal interview. IVVI's vision is to be the premiere certification authority of all IV&V consultants and IPOCs in the world. We are currently doing business as the following: 1. IV&V Institute 2. Independent Verification and Validation Institute 3. IVVI 4. Institute for Independent Verification and Validation 5. The IV&V Institute Type: Professional Organization Focus: Independent Verification and Validation Core Values: Leadership, Compliance, Integrity, and Community Slogan: "Adding value through leadership and compliance." Area Served: Worldwide The strategic goals of IVVI are: 1. Drive awareness of the value and contribution of the role of the IV&V consultant 2. Formalize and evolve A Guide to the IV&V Body of KnowledgeÂŽ (IVVBOKÂŽ Guide) 3. Define a road map for professional growth and development 4. Advance the practices of IV&V 5. Provide forums for knowledge sharing The operational goals of IVVI are: 1. Enable sustainable growth to support the establishment of IVVI as a worldwide organization 2. Ensure financial viability to support the implementation and sustainment of IVVI operational and strategic priorities 3. Consistently demonstrate the value of the organization to IVVI constituents