Registrations for the first accreditation exam, to be held on 18 October 2008, are now open.
You can apply by logging on to the website of the Exam Secretariat at http://www.sapro.com.au/iped/register.htm.
The exam guide for candidates and a Q&A will give you much of the information you need to apply for the exam.
The revised sample exam is also available at http://iped-editors.org/content/sample-exam. If you are unsure whether you're ready to take the real thing, try ‘sitting' the sample exam. If you don't yet have two to three years' full-time experience or equivalent, the exam will still be available when you are ready to take it.
This exam is the result of many years of hard work by dedicated and highly skilled editors from all societies, all committed to serving the best interests of the editing profession. We believe that serious professional editors will regard the achievement of Accredited Editor status as an essential step in their careers. The AE will become a valuable asset in marketing your services and gaining greater remuneration.
You will find details regarding payment and deadlines on the Exam Secretariat website. Note that the exam fee is tax-deductible. You can pay by EFT or AnyPay, money order or cheque; unfortunately, we cannot process credit card payments because IPEd is not in a position to cover the 3% fee.
To obtain further information, contact your Accreditation Board delegate, listed at http://iped-editors.org/content/accreditation-board.