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center;"> </div> <div class="typography__column"> <p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-13513 size-full" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20257%20257'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="IAPCO Membership" width="257" height="257" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.iapco.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Artboard-61@4x.png 257w, https://www.iapco.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Artboard-61@4x-150x150.png 150w, https://www.iapco.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Artboard-61@4x-100x100.png 100w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px" data-lazy-src="https://www.iapco.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Artboard-61@4x.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-13513 size-full" src="https://www.iapco.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Artboard-61@4x.png" alt="IAPCO Membership" width="257" height="257" srcset="https://www.iapco.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Artboard-61@4x.png 257w, 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https://www.iapco.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IAPCOaccredited-logo-2-300x150.png 300w, https://www.iapco.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IAPCOaccredited-logo-2-100x50.png 100w, https://www.iapco.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IAPCOaccredited-logo-2-320x160.png 320w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></noscript></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="main__article"><div class="buttons-block"> <div class="buttons-block__content"> <div class="buttons-block__button"> <a href="https://www.iapco.org/iapco-members/" class="button "> <span class="button__label">IAPCO Accredited Members Directory</span> </a> </div> <div class="buttons-block__button"> <a href="https://www.iapco.org/membership/why-choose-an-iapco-member/" class="button "> <span class="button__label">Why choose an IAPCO Accredited Member</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="main__article"><div class="typography "> <div class="typography__columns typography__columns--1"> <div class="typography__column"> <h4>IAPCO provides a range of services to member PCOs, including:</h4> <ul> <li><strong>Accreditation –</strong> IAPCO accreditation is a globally recognised mark of quality for PCOs. It demonstrates that our members have met the highest standards of professional competence and ethics.</li> <li><strong>Training –</strong> IAPCO offers a comprehensive range of training programs for PCOs, from entry-level to advanced. Our training is delivered by experienced industry professionals and is designed to help our members stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies.</li> <li><strong>Networking –</strong> IAPCO provides a valuable networking platform for PCOs from all over the world. Our events and meetings offer opportunities to share ideas, learn from each other and build relationships.</li> <li><strong>Advocacy –</strong> IAPCO works to promote the interests of the PCO industry on a global level. 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