As a learned organisation, the IVM endeavours to ensure its body of knowledge and that of its members expands.
The Certification Board of the IVM is approved by the Value for Europe (V4E) Board as the National Certification Organisation for the UK. It is responsible for ensuring training and certification standards are high and that they are in line with the European Training and Certification System.
The IVM also aims to provide links to other professional and standards bodies and collaborate with related institutions in the UK and abroad.