20 May 2026 · 1 min read
Level 1 examination format confirmed as case-driven, proctored assessment
The Level 1 sitting will be a four-hour, VDR-based case examination delivered under proctored conditions.
IBPES Examination Committee
Editorial
News and commentary
Formal communications from IBPES on standards, examination policy, and governance.
15 May 2026 · 1 min read
Level 1 syllabus structure: five volumes, eighteen readings
An overview of how the Level 1 CBOK is organised and how volume weightings apply to the examination.
IBPES Standards Committee
1 May 2026 · 1 min read
IBPES publishes standards framework for private-equity credentialing
The International Board of Private Equity Standards sets out its model for an independent credential, separate from training provision.
IBPES Communications