IAMPE FACULTY are prepared and certified by the Association before they undertake their first independent teaching assignments. This includes a process of participation in multiple programs, presentations, achieving the AMPE certification, and making presentations for evaluation and ongoing monitoring once in the classroom. Once the faculty member is certified, he or she receives the CERTIFIED MARITIME EDUCATOR (CME) designation and can undertake classes on behalf of the Association. Every course is always evaluated by students and a program content is continually updated. IAMPE faculty meet virtually monthly to go over program changes and content. All faculty must have presentation experience as well as industry experience. Nearly all faculty are employed by either industry organizations, public port agencies or education institutions.