WAVO: Understanding IVS: The Foundations of Global Valuation Practice

This interactive course provides a comprehensive introduction to the International Valuation Standards (IVS) — explaining how the standards are structured, how they are developed, and how they are applied across all asset and liability classes. Designed for those who prepare, review, use, or rely on valuations, the course offers a clear grounding in the key principles, requirements, and professional judgements that underpin consistent, transparent, and credible valuation outcomes worldwide.

The course is organised into a series of modules that mirror the structure and composition of IVS itself, allowing you to navigate between chapters and progress through the material at your own pace. Each module explores what the relevant IVS chapter covers, why it exists within the valuation framework, and how its principles are applied in practical, real-world valuation scenarios.

Throughout the programme, you will hear expert insights from leading valuation practitioners and standard setters from around the world, combining technical explanation with professional perspective. Every module concludes with a short knowledge check to reinforce learning. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass each quiz, and you may retake quizzes as needed to achieve the required pass mark.

Downloadable learning materials — including the corresponding chapter of IVS for each module — are available throughout the course, enabling you to align your learning directly with the latest edition of the standards. Your progress is saved automatically, allowing you to leave and return to the course at any time.

On successful completion of the full programme, you will receive a certificate of completion from the IVSC, recognising your engagement with and understanding of the International Valuation Standards.