IBAKM is the acronym for the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management, a global professional body for BA and KM professionals, practitioners and consultants.
The Institute is duly licenced and 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 registration, membership, training and certification of practicing and aspiring professionals as professional business administrators and knowledge managers.
IBAKM qualifications include:
- MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS;
- PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS;
- SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATIONS;
- PUBLIC PRACTICE LICENCE;
- OUTSTANDING PRACTICE AWARD; and
- PROFICIENCY DIPLOMA CERTIFICATIONS.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP: This is open for everyone to join irrespective of academic discipline or profession. Admission is by qualification and experience or proof of apprenticeship/vocational education and training. Membership grades are:
- Affiliate of the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (AfIBAKM)
- Licentiate of the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (LIBAKM)
- Graduate of the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (GIBAKM)
- Associate of the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (AIBAKM)
- Member of the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (MIBAKM)
- Fellow of the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (FIBAKM)
- Doctoral Fellow of the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (Dr./FIBAKM)
- Companion of the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (CIBAKM)
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP: This is for Public and Private Organizations, Institutions and Firms. Membership categories are:
- Class A – PLATINUM,
- Class B – SAPPHIRE¸
- Class C – DIAMOND,
- Class D – GOLD and
- Class E – SILVER
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: This is for Professional Business Administrators and Knowledge Managers. Certifications are based on exemptions and examinations. Certification grades are:
- Affiliate of Business Administration (AfMBA)
- Affiliate of Knowledge Management (AfMKM)
- Licentiate of Business Administration (LMBA)
- Licentiate of Knowledge Management (LMKM)
- Graduate of Business Administration (Grad.BA)
- Graduate of Knowledge Management (Grad.KM)
- Associate Certified Business Administrator (ACBA)
- Associate Certified Knowledge Manager (ACKM)
- Member Certified Business Administrator (MCBA)
- Member Certified Knowledge Manager (MCKM)
- Fellow Certified Business Administrator (FCBA)
- Fellow Certified Knowledge Manager (FCKM)
SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATIONS: This is for Global Managers and Consultants. Certifications are based on successful completion of programme and examinations.
- Certified Global Manager (CGMgr.)
- Certified Global Management Consultant (CGMC)
PUBLIC PRACTICE LICENCE: This is for Practicing Professionals, Organizations, Institutions and Firms.
- Certified Business Administration Practitioner (CBAP)
- Certified Knowledge Management Practitioner (CKMP)
- Certified Business Administration Practicing Organization (CBAPO)
- Certified Knowledge Management Practicing Organization (CKMPO)
OUTSTANDING PRACTICE AWARDS: This is for Practicing Professionals with notable landmark achievement in Public Professional Practice.
- Doctor of Professional Practice (DPP) Certificate in Business Administration and Knowledge Management Practice for holders of FIBAKM/FCBA/FCKM in addition to CBAP and CKMP.
- Master of Professional Practice (MPP) Certificate in Business Administration and Knowledge Management Practice for holders of MIBAKM/MCBA/MCKM in addition to CBAP and CKMP.
- Bachelor of Professional Practice (BPP) Certificate in Business Administration and Knowledge Management Practice for holders of AIBAKM/ACBA/ACKM in addition to CBAP and CKMP.
PROFICIENCY DIPLOMA CERTIFICATIONS: This is for Human Capital and Entrepreneurial Development. Certifications are based on successful completion of programme and examination.
- Professional Diploma Proficiency Certification (IBAKM Dip.)
- Professional Higher Diploma Proficiency Certification (IBAKM HDip.)
- Professional Graduate Diploma Proficiency Certification (IBAKM GDip.)
- Professional Post Graduate Diploma Proficiency Certification (IBAKM PGDip.)
Yes IBAKM is recognized, approved and accredited.
The Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (IBAKM) is established in accordance with the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria with the consent and approval of the:
- Federal Ministry of Education (FME);
- Federal Ministry of Justice (FMJ);
- Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (OAGF); and
- Duly incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission as a body limited by guarantee (RC 1615269).
Yes as a recognized and approved professional body, IBAKM certificates are accepted for employment and career advancement in Nigeria and globally.
The Business Administration and Knowledge Management profession offers candidates multifarious career opportunities both for employment, entrepreneurial venture and professional practice.
All organizations and institutions, irrespective of size, sector or industry requires the services of professional business administrators and knowledge managers for strategic planning, business development, human capital management, sustainability of operations and optimal growth.
With its dual membership and multiple certifications, IBAKM certified professionals remains the best at all times with outstanding competitive advantage thereby making them the first and best choice for employment opportunities.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS - 4 to 8 months per level
SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATIONS - 6 to 12 months per certification
PROFICIENCY DIPLOMA CERTIFICATIONS - 12 to 16 months per certification
Examinations holds in April, August and December of every year while admissions are in January, May and September of every year.