The new examination will also be open to people who are already competent, but need formal qualifications to enhance their career prospects, and users of open learning materials (for example, from Linguaphone) for whom OIBEC would provide a focus. 
Interest in OIBEC has already been expressed worldwide; the nearness of 1992 and the Single European Market, and new markets in countries previously behind the Iron Curtain, are expected to increase demand for a such a qualification in the future. 
Recently the work of the Delegacy has broadened, applying the expertise <tag "515647">derived</> from education to industry and commerce.   

