Practitioner Operational Excellence
Requires a Practitioner certificate in all five pillars.
OpexA certification matrix
Three levels. Five pillars.
Foundation, Practitioner and Expert certificates in each pillar, with two cross-pillar Operational Excellence certificates.
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For Leaders and Managers. Both role pathways follow the same five-pillar certification progression.
Pillar certificate · Level 1
Foundation
Begin with a Foundation certificate in an individual pillar.
Entry requirement
Starting level within each pillar.
Progression
The Foundation certificate unlocks Practitioner in the same pillar.
Certification matrix
Your progression plan
Certificates held
| Level | Process Safety | Production Assurance | Maintenance & Reliability | Asset Integrity | HSE & Environmental Management |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ExpertLevel 3 | |||||
| PractitionerLevel 2 | |||||
| FoundationLevel 1 |
This plan uses your selections; it is not a verified credential record. Eligibility also depends on OpexA confirming your certificates.
Foundation gate to Expert
0/5 Foundation certificates held. All five Foundation certificates are required before any Expert certificate can be attempted.
Expert Operational Excellence Lead
Requires an Expert certificate in all five pillars.
How progression works
One consistent set of requirements.
Within a pillar
Foundation, then Practitioner, then Expert. Each level unlocks the next in the same pillar.
Entering Expert
Before attempting Expert in any pillar, hold Foundation certificates in all five pillars and Practitioner in the same pillar.
Practitioner Operational Excellence
Awarded when the Practitioner certificate is held in all five pillars.
Expert Operational Excellence Lead
Awarded when the Expert certificate is held in all five pillars.
Certification enquiries
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Confirm assessment arrangements and evidence requirements ahead of the January 2027 launch.
