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Welcome to IPC Learn

IPC Learn is the International Paralympic Committee's new online learning platform. Here, you'll find educational resources and opportunities to connect with a global community that share your passion for Para sport.

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Classification Fundamentals

Learn about Classification in this interactive online course provided by the International Paralympic Committee. Whatever your role or interest in Para sport, we invite you to increase your knowledge and contribute to the growth of the Paralympic Movement.

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  Getting started

Not sure where to begin? Try these introductory lessons to start your learning journey.

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Introduction to the Paralympic Movement

Learn about the emergence and growth of the Paralympic Movement, and how it brings Para athletes together from across the world to compete and achieve sporting excellence.

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The International Paralympic Committee

Learn about the IPC's role as the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement, and its responsibilities as a membership organisation. 

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  Classification Fundamentals

Learn more about Para sport Classification in these interactive online lessons provided by the International Paralympic Committee.
 

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The lessons below provide a simplified, high-level summary and are no way intended to be legally binding, or to replace or supplement the 2025 IPC Classification Code and International Standards. If you become aware of any discrepancies, please contact the IPC Classification team at classification@paralympic.org.
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The IPC welcomes feedback on any of the modules or resources featured in the Classification Fundamentals course. To provide your comments, please complete the short form linked to from the button below. Alternatively, you may wish to email us at classification@paralympic.org.

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Please be aware that automatically translated text may contain inaccuracies, therefore, the English version must always remain definitive.

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The development of Paralympic Classification

Find out what Classification is, how it has developed since the beginning of the Paralympic Movement, and familiarise yourself with the seven Eligible Impairments found in Para sport.

  What is Classification?   The three eras of Classification   Eligible Impairments
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The IPC Classification Code and International Standards

Understand the significance of the IPC Classification Code and three International Standards as the framework and guiding principles for Classification.

  The IPC Classification Code   The International Standards   Roles and responsibilities in Classification
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Classification and the Athlete journey

Improve your knowledge of the Classification process, including Minimum Impairment Criteria, Sport Class and Sport Class Status allocation, and how Classification decisions may be challenged.

  The Classification process   Minimum Impairment Criteria   Sport Class and Sport Class Status allocation    Challenging Classification decisions
  Intentional Misrepresentation

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Who is IPC Learn for?

The IPC recognises that education is essential to the growth of the Paralympic Movement. Therefore, IPC Learn is designed for those involved in or passionate about Para sport. As the platform evolves, it will offer valuable resources and provide learning opportunities that focus on developing knowledge around key areas such as classification, anti-doping, and membership engagement.

Who can register for an IPC Learn account?

During this initial launch phase, the IPC has made its newly updated Classification education material freely available via Learn without the need for an account. Meanwhile, it is assessing the benefits of registered access and consulting with IPC members directly. This will help to test the platform's features, scale it appropriately, and understand where improvements can be made before considering a wider roll out. If you have any specific questions or requests about IPC Learn, please contact learn@paralympic.org. 

What will I find on IPC Learn?

IPC Learn intends to offer a variety of learning opportunities, such as courses certified by the IPC, reference materials that provide key information related to Para sport, and ways to engage with fellow professionals from across the Paralympic Movement. These features will be rolled out in the coming months, with more information communicated to IPC members once they are available.   

How can I report issues or make feature suggestions related to IPC Learn?

Please contact us via the IPC Learn support email (learn@paralympic.org) if you have any issues, suggestions, or feature requests and we will take them into consideration as part of the platform's development. 

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