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IBAKM is the acronym for the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management, a global professional body for BA and KM professionals and practitioners. The Institute is statutorily empowered to champion, promote and advance the art and science of Business Administration and Knowledge Management in all its aspects and ramifications as well as establish professional standards for the training and certification of practicing and aspiring professionals in the broad fields of Business Administration and Knowledge Management and related subjects, courses and disciplines as Certified Business Administrators, Certified Knowledge Managers, Certified Professional Managers,Certified Global Managers and Licenced Consultants and Practitioners.

IBAKM awards membership and professional diploma proficiency certifications as follows: HONORARY MEMBERSHIP - Companion of the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (CIBAKM) - Doctoral Fellow/Fellow of the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (Dr./FIBAKM) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP - Fellow Certified Business Administrator (FCBA) - Fellow Certified Knowledge Manager (FCKM) - Member Certified Business Administrator (MCBA) - Member Certified Knowledge Manager (MCKM) - Associate Certified Business Administrator (ACBA) - Associate Certified Knowledge Manager (ACKM) - Graduate of Business Administration (Grad.BA) - Graduate of Knowledge Management (Grad.KM) - Licentiate of Business Administration (LMBA) - Licentiate of Knowledge Management (LMKM) - Affiliate of Business Administration (AfMBA) - Affiliate of Knowledge Management (AfMKM) DIRECT MEMBERSHIP - Member of the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (MIBAKM) - Associate of the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (AIBAKM) - Graduate of the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (GIBAKM) - Licentiate of the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (LIBAKM) - Affiliate of the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (AfIBAKM) PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATION - Professional Post Graduate Diploma (IBAKM PGDip.) - Professional Graduate Diploma (IBAKM GDip.) - Professional Higher Diploma (IBAKM HDip.) - Professional Diploma (IBAKM Dip.)

No. The practice of Business Administration and Knowledge Management cuts across all disciplines and profession, as such the Institute qualifications are open to all engaged in the practice or desirous of developing a career in the profession.

Yes. IBAKM qualifications are accepted for academic career advancement in IBAKM partner institutions as well as other accredited tertiary institutions globally.

Yes. IBAKM now have the NYSC Scheme for the corps members as well as the Student Scheme for the undergraduates in various accredited tertiary institutions in Nigeria and the international community. The scheme gives the corps members as well as the undergraduates the opportunity to enroll for the IBAKM membership qualifications at a highly subsidized rate.

IBAKM certified professionals can function in several job roles. Go to Career Prospects (https://ibakmglobal.com/career-prospects/) for details.

The objectives of IBAKM are: • To champion, promote, advance and regulate the art and science of Business Administration and Knowledge Management disciplines in all its aspects and ramifications. • To establish professional standards for the registration, membership, training, examination and certification of aspiring and practicing Business Administration and Knowledge Management professionals, practitioners and consultants. • To conduct examinations and other form of assessments for the award of the Institute’s Membership Qualifications; Doctoral Fellow-Dr./FIBAKM/FCBA/FCKM, Fellow-FIBAKM/FCBA/FCKM, Full Member-MIBAKM/MCBA/MCKM, Associate-AIBAKM/ACBA/ACKM, Graduate-GIBAKM/Grad.BA/Grad.KM, Licenitate-LIBAKM/LMBA/LMKM and Affiliate-AfIBAKM/AfMBA/AfMKM. • To establish and maintain a register of the Institute’s membership for Certified Business Administrators (CBA), Certified Knowledge Managers (CKM), Certified Business Administration Practitioners (CBAP) and Certified Knowledge Management Practitioners (CKMP). • To conduct training with a view of developing human capital in the broad fields of Business Administration and Knowledge Management and related subjects, courses and disciplines and award Certificates of Proficiency; Professional Post Graduate Diploma (IBAKM PGDip.), Professional Graduate Diploma (IBAKM GDip.), Professional Higher Diploma (IBAKM HDip.) and Professional Diploma (IBAKM Dip.). • To conduct specialized, innovative and industry-based certifications in the broad fields of Business Administration and Knowledge Management and related subjects, courses and disciplines leading to the award of the Certified Professional Manager (CPM), Certified Global Manager (CGMgr), Certified Global Management Consultant (CGMC), etc. • To organize workshops, seminars, conferences, symposia, talks, etc. with a view of promoting, advancing and championing Business Administration and Knowledge Management and related subjects, courses and disciplines and to issue certificates of attendance. • To carry out research and consultancy services in the broad fields of Business Administration and Knowledge Management and related subjects, courses and disciplines. • To liaise, partner and collaborate with institutions, organizations, establishments, etc. with a view to promoting ethical practices and professional standards in the professions. • To contribute to policy formulation at all levels, both Local, State, National and International, for the sustainability of good governance, economic growth, industrial rejuvenation, etc • To do all such other things as may be considered incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects or any of them.

Yes. The Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (IBAKM) is established under the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria with the approval and consent of the Federal Ministry of Education, Federal Ministry of Justice and the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation as well as duly incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission as a body limited by guarantee - RC 1615269.

Yes. As an approved and licenced professional body duly established under the Law and approved by the Federal Ministry of Education, IBAKM certificates are accepted for employment, promotion and career advancement in both public and private sectors.

Business Administration and Knowledge Management professionals career opportunities are broad. All organizations and institutions, irrespective of size or nature of operation, requires the services of Business Administration and Knowledge Management professionals and practitioners for strategic management, organisational development, optimal growth and sustainability.

IBAKM offers Honorary Membership, Direct Membership, Professional Membership and Professional Diploma Proficiency Certifications. The Membership Qualifying Examinations and Professional Diploma Proficiency Certification Examinations holds in April, August and December of every year. Admissions are in January, May and September of every year while Membership Induction, Investiture and Certification Programme holds in January, May and September of every year. MEMBERSHIP QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS • Foundation Level Examinations I (FLEI) – 4 to 8 Months. • Foundation Level Examinations II (FLEII) – 4 to 8 Months. • Knowledge Level Examinations (KLE) – 4 to 8 Months. • Skills Level Examinations (SLE) – 4 to 8 Months. • Professional Level Examinations I – 4 to 8 Months. • Professional Level Examinations II – 4 to 8 Months. • Professional Level Examinations III – 4 to 8 Months. PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATIONS • Professional Diploma (IBAKM Dip.) – 16 Months (4 Parts including Research/Project Work) • Professional Higher Diploma (IBAKM HDip.) – 16 Months (4 Parts including Research/Project Work) • Professional Graduate Diploma (IBAKM GDip.) – 8 Months (2 Parts including Research/Project Work) • Professional Post Graduate Diploma (IBAKM PGDip.) – 12 Months (3 Parts including Research/Project Work)

It is not mandatory but advisable as all candidates are required to acquire certain level of knowledge, skill and experience in preparation for the IBAKM qualifications. Attendance at the various accredited tuition and learning centres is a core requirement for certification. Where there are no accredited learning centres, candidates are advised to opt in for the Online or the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programme to enable them to adequately prepare for the examinations.

The benefits of IBAKM membership are enormous but includes: • Participation at all Institute programmes; Local, Regional and Global. • Membership of an innovative global professional body with dual membership opportunities and multiple certifications for professional practice and career development. • Privilege to earn a global professional certification that gives you greater opportunities and competitive edge. • Being part of the BA and KM global community with diverse career development advantage and business opportunities. • Ability and capacity to deliver on assigned tasks as a skilled and knowledgeable professional based on ethical standards and international best practices. • Having required knowledge and experience to start up, grow and sustain organizations. • Being sought after by organizations because of the innovative enterprising professional acumen. • Ability to contribute to the economic growth and sustainability of Nations. • Access to the Institute’s resources; library, publications, magazines, newsletters, research journals, etc. • Networking with highly reputable BA and KM professionals. • Discounts on strategic training programmes and publications.

The qualifications required to enroll for the IBAKM Membership Qualifications and Professional Diploma Proficiency Certifications include: ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS - Doctorate Degrees in any discipline - Master Degrees in any discipline - Bachelor Degrees in any discipline - Higher National Diploma in any discipline - National Diploma in any discipline - National Certificate of Education in any discipline - Five (5) O' Level Credit passes including English Language and Mathematics. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, ETC. - Recognized Professional Membership Certificates - Advanced Diplomas - Professional Diplomas, etc.