IMM Initial Certification Process

Revision Date: 10 January 2026
IMM - Institute of Materials, Malaysia (Certification Body)
ATP - Associate Training Partner
ATB - Authorised Training Body
ATC - Authorised Testing Centre
ADS - Advance Database System
IMM / ATP / ATB / ATC
Advertise Certification Program
CANDIDATE
Candidate Registers for Certification Programme in ADS
IMM
Process Application for Eligibility & Suitability
Candidate
Suitable?
No
ATP / ATB / ATC
Notify Candidate of Unsuccessful Application
Yes
ATP / ATB / ATC
Notify Candidate to Make Payment
CANDIDATE
Candidate Makes Payment
ATP / ATB / ATC
Notify Candidates on Exam/Assessment Details
IMM
Conduct Exam/Assessment
Theory
Practical
Oral
* as applicable
IMM
Review Assessment Results and Make Certification Decision
Exam
Outcome
Fail
IMM
Notify Candidate of Result, Appeal and Resit Procedures
* In accordance with IMM Appeals & Complaints Procedure
Pass
IMM
Issue Certificate of Competency
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