1,050 kick-start their careers in advertising by passing IPA Foundation Certificate

One thousand and fifty junior adlanders have kick-started their careers by passing this year’s IPA Foundation Certificate. The qualification, which incorporates the full and complex scope of the media landscape in the digital era, is the key entry-level qualification for anyone working in advertising for both client and agency side.

Key stats:

Of the 1,050 total passes:

124 were passes with Distinction
487 were passes with Credit
439 were passes

1,113 people, including 17 apprentices, sat the exam in a record 14 locations nationwide
The successful candidates came from 124 agencies of all disciplines and 24 brands

The IPA’s Associate Director of Professional Development, Louise Hinchliffe commented on the results: “The Foundation Certificate has become a rite of passage for those entering the industry, with more than 13,500 people around the world passing the exam in the past 15 years. Everyone who has passed this year has made the best possible start to their careers in advertising and taken the first step towards professional accreditation. Congratulations on your fantastic achievements.”

To celebrate this year's graduating class, the IPA will be recognising delegates' success with adverts in The Guardian, Campaign and The Drum in July. Should you wish to opt-out of the IPA Foundation Certificate graduation adverts, please fill out this form and select to opt-out by Friday 25^th May.

All candidates who have passed the 2018 IPA Foundation Certificate will be invited to a party on 27^th June to celebrate.

For more information about the IPA Foundation Certificate 2018/19 in the UK and globally contact learning@ipa.co.uk.

The IPA Foundation Certificate is a MIPA accredited qualification, Accredited MIPA is an industry-recognised IPA professional status for individuals that can demonstrate critical knowledge, skills and expertise as an advertising professional.