Prepare for an Exam
The IFBA’s examinations are a standardized measurement of the knowledge and skills expected of professionals in specific technical disciplines related to the management of biological risks. The IFBA publishes the content outline for each examination outlining the domains, task and knowledge statements specific to each technical discipline. Candidates are strongly encouraged to become thoroughly familiar with this content as part of their preparation. Sample questions and references have also been provided to assist candidates in preparing for the exam.
The English version of all certification exams can be taken online at any time. The prerequisite Biorisk Management exam is also available online in French, Arabic, Spanish, Turkish, and Portuguese. The Biosecurity, Biological Risk Assessment and Cyberbiosecurity exams are also available online in French and Arabic. To inquire about examinations in other languages which may be offered at a scheduled written paper-based exam session, please contact the IFBA Secretariat at secretariat@internationalbiosafety.org.
Training Courses
Potential applicants may also contact the IFBA’s Member Biosafety Associations and other partners who currently offer training courses geared towards the IFBA’s certification exam content.
The IFBA neither sponsors, nor endorses, nor financially benefits from any training or review courses for the IFBA examinations.
