The IKO is happy to announce that as of February 2020, we are cooperating with OPES which means that IKO Instructor diplomas will be converted into and recognized as OPES / CONI diplomas. 

It will be possible to obtain both certifications directly after successfully completing your training with the IKO Examiner. The IKO Examiner will communicate your details to OPES, and will monitor your progress during the course and evaluate you to decide if you are worthy of obtaining both diplomas. It will cost € 25.00 to obtain an OPES / CONI diploma as a new IKO Instructor directly after training.

If you are already a valid IKO Instructor (meaning your status is not expired) and also want to be recognized as an OPES / CONI instructor then a special form can be downloaded from the OPES and IKO website. Once the form has been filled out and the fee paid, then the submission will be reviewed. This will cost € 15.00, the annual renewal of the OPES recognition also costs € 15.00. This does not include the cost of the IKO renewal fee, OPES recognition will be only valid if the IKO Instructor has a valid diploma.

If you have any questions regarding the cooperation then please contact [email protected]