The Accredited Maritime Port Executive (AMPE) certification is the highest level of professional certification offered. This advanced certification is designed to be the gold standard for professional education and certification in the international maritime and port industry and mirrors professional certifications issued in various other industrial disciplines.

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Each person receiving this certification must have advanced education, certification as a Professional Port Manager (PPM) as offered by the American Association of Port Authorities or other equivalent industry certification. Applicants for the AMPE must meet the standards set forth by the IAMPE, which include having the MPE/IMPE or comparable certification, having 16 hours of additional continuing education, and having industry experience. The AMPE standard can be viewed here. For those with MPE certifications, an additional 16 hours of continuing education credits are required and when awarded, the individual must complete 32 hours of continuing education credits in a five year period through the IAMPE or other partner association or in an equivalent program. Accreditations are granted by the Board of the IAMPE.

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Continuing education credits towards attainment of the AMPE can be earned through IAMPE courses or courses of equivalent rigor and quality. For additional information, or to make application to receive an AMPE, please contact us at iampe@iampe.org.

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The Maritime Port Management ™, Maritime Port Executive ™, Inland Port Manager/Executive ™, Accredited Maritime Port Executive ™ programs and all associated training, education and research materials are a Trademarked and are copyrighted  by the International Association of Maritime and Port Executives for specific use in the professional development of individual maritime and seaport managers and executives. The IAMPE reserves the right to license this and other associated programs to public and private organizations and associations by agreement.

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