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Classification Education

Education and awareness programmes for IPC Members, Athletes, Classifiers, and wider stakeholders.

CLASSIFICATION FUNDAMENTALS

OPEN ACCESS LESSONS

The IPC provides a series of free, open access Classification Fundamentals lessons as part of its commitment to improving the understanding of Classification. The Classification Fundamentals lessons were updated and re-released in July 2026 to accompany the recent publication of the 2025 IPC Classification Code and International Standards.

Please note, there is no certification or proof of completion provided with these open access lessons.

Access the Classification Fundamentals lessons
Classification and the Athlete journey
Module 4

Classification and the Athlete journey
  • The Classification process
  • Minimum Impairment Criteria
  • Sport Class and Sport Class Status allocation
  • Challenging Classification decisions
  • Intentional Misrepresentation

    • CLASSIFIER TRAINING

    International Federations must establish rules that contain a clear, transparent, and enforceable framework for the recruitment, education, training, and development of Classification Personnel that is consistent with the International Standard for Classification Personnel and Training.

    For information on Classifier training opportunities, please contact the relevant International Federation or visit its website for details of upcoming courses and entry requirements. The Classification by sport section of the IPC website provides links to the Classification webpages of each International Federation.

    Go to the Classfication by sport section