Advancing management and administration as a profession.
Since 2009, IPMA has shaped the standards, practice and leadership of professional management across Nigeria.
Built for Nigeria's managers and administrators.
The Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators of Nigeria (IPMA) was established in 2009 to advance the practice of management and administration through certification, professional development, research and advocacy.
Today, IPMA serves a national community of professionals across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors — with programmes accredited to international standards.
To be Africa's most respected institute for professional management and administration.
To advance management as a profession through education, certification and thought leadership.
IPMA operates as a duly registered professional institute serving members nationwide.
The principles that guide our profession.
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct in management practice.
Excellence
We benchmark our programmes and practice against global professional bodies.
Professionalism
We champion continuous development, rigour and accountability.
Service
We serve members, institutions and the nation with distinction.
Leadership setting the standard.
The Governing Council is the highest policy-making body of the Institute, comprising distinguished managers, administrators and academics elected by the membership.
Rigour behind every qualification.
The Academic Board oversees the curriculum, examinations and accreditation standards that underpin every IPMA qualification and CPD programme.
"Membership of IPMA is more than a designation — it is a commitment to a lifelong standard of professional practice. Whether you are joining the profession or seeking to advance to the highest grade of Fellow, you will find in IPMA a rigorous, supportive home."