In order to meet the requirements to become a certified inspector, candidates must complete a Training Record Book and pass an examination. If you wish to register a candidate/candidates for the Americas and do not have a current log on facility, please contact arbmail@aol.com; tel +1 703 533 9539. Current costs and scheduling details are listed below.
2012 Examination Schedule
| Date | Time | Location |
| February 16 | 1000 Hours | City Express Hotel, Coatzacoalcos, Mexico |
| March 15 | 1000 Hours | Universidade Metropolitana de Santos, Santos, Brazil |
| April 19 | 1000 Hours | Apart Hotel El Polo, Callao, Peru |
| May 17 | 1400 Hours | City of Knowledge, Panama City, Panama |
| June 21 | 1000 Hours | Universidad San Buenaventura, Cartagena, Columbia |
| July 19 | 1000 Hours | ITTC Argentina, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| August 23 | 1000 Hours | Hotel Gaeta, Puerta La Cruz, Venezuela |
| September 20 | 1000 Hours | Hotel Plaza San Francisco, Santiago, Chile |
| October 18 | 1000 Hours | Ecuador* |
Note: A * denotes a new location which may be subject to cancellation 30 days prior to the examination date.
Fees Associated with Inspector Certification
| IFIA Members | Non-Members | |
| Examination | $200.00US | $500.00US |
