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Excellence in Professionalism

Professional training and certification for arts and management practitioners

Learn from the comfort of your home and earn globally-recognized certificates from Nigeria's premier arts management institute.

  • Federal Ministry of EducationRecognised institution
  • ISO 9001:2015Certified quality management
  • RC1329612Incorporated under CAM Act

Programmes offered

Choose the route that fits your career: a professional diploma, a short course, or practical vocational training.

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Your route through IAMPS

Four stages of study, each with its own certificate and entry requirement, leading to professional membership.

  1. 1

    Foundation Stage

    PDC Professional Diploma Certificate

    EntryFive credits in O’Level subjects, including English and Mathematics.

    12 subjects in two examination diets

  2. 2

    Intermediate Stage

    PADC Professional Advanced Diploma Certificate

    EntryPDC of the Institute, OND, NCE or an equivalent professional diploma.

    18 subjects in three examination diets

  3. 3

    Final Stage

    PGDC Professional Graduate Diploma Certificate

    EntryPADC of the Institute, HND, Associateship, Graduate membership or equivalent.

    12 subjects in three examination diets

  4. 4

    Research Stage

    PPGDC Professional Post Graduate Diploma Certificate

    EntryPGDC of the Institute, Fellowship member or equivalent.

    Postgraduate level

Professional membership grades

  • MIAP Membership
  • GIAP Graduate
  • AIAP Associate
  • FIAP Fellowship
About certificates

What IAMPS offers

Professional Education

IAMPS maintain and enhance the dignity, prestige and status of the Arts Management and Professional Studies through advanced training and managerial learning approach.

Professional Opportunities

IAMPS certificates make an edge in the industry for career opportunities and create a platform for networking and research collaboration among arts management professionals.

Professional Awards

IAMPS recognizes and honours well deserving Arts Management Professionals through the conferment of qualifying awards represented in the following acronyms: FIAP, MIAP, GIAP, AIAP.

The Institute of Arts Management and Professional Studies (IAMPS) was established to create focused and competent professional graduates with relevant skills to engage effectively and efficiently in their respective professional practices.

  • 1990Incorporated under the CAM Act
  • 8Accreditations and affiliations
  • 19Diploma programme areas
  • 4Offices: Lagos, Owerri, Abuja, Anambra

Ways to study and belong

Professional membership, the NYSC proficiency programme and admission into IAMPS courses.

IAMPS Membership

  • Professional membership

IAMPS membership is recommended for arts and management professionals looking for innovative and affordable ways to develop their career. IAMPS membership status recognizes and honours arts and management professionals for competency and commitment.

NYSC Programme

  • 4 weeks
  • Proficiency certificate

Institute of Arts Management and Professional Studies (IAMPS) in partnership with the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) organizes a four week Proficiency Certificate Programme for Corps members in Human Resources Management and Skill Acquisition.

IAMPS Admission

  • Admission ongoing

Admission into IAMPS professional programmes is ongoing. IAMPS provide advanced training and professional education for career arts and management personnels through outstanding tutorial sessions conducted by experts and best brains in the field.

Accreditations and recognition

Institute of Arts Management and Professional Studies (IAMPS) training and certificates are backed by Institutions that set the industry standards in the various fields where we offer training/certification.

Institute of Arts Management & Professional Studies is recognised by the Federal Ministry of Education, Nigeria and Incorporated by Federal Government of Nigeria CAM Act No.RC1329612.

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  • Federal Ministry of Education, Nigeria FME/ESS/E&A/ANPB/XXIT/228

    Institute of Arts Management and Professional Studies (IAMPS) is recognized by the Federal Ministry of Education, Nigeria (FME/ESS/E&A/ANPB/XXIT/228), as an Institution of higher learning empowered to award Proficiency Certificates.

  • Corporate Affairs Commission RC1329612

    Institute of Arts Management and Professional Studies is incorporated by the Corporate Affairs Commission under the Federal Republic of Nigeria CAM Act No. RC1329612. 1990.

  • International Organization for Standardization (ISO 9001:2015) NG682640

    The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) oversees the global gold standard for Quality Management across various industries. IAMPS is certified by the International Organization for Standardization; ISO 9001:2015. All our certificates are backed by the confidence that comes with ISO certification and is accepted globally.

    Our ISO number is NG682640. To verify, visit www.universalregistrars.com and insert the number.

    As an accredited ISO QMS audit firm, IAMPS understands the issues of the Quality Management System and will bring the full force of our experience to bear on the quality of training participants will receive.

  • National Association of Public Health practitioners Council of Nigeria (NAPHPCON) ISHMP member

    IAMPS Safety Health Management Professionals (ISHMP) is an accredited member of the National Association of Public Health practitioners Council of Nigeria (NAPHPCON). NAPHPCON was incorporated under the Federal Republic of Nigeria as the umbrella body for all public health practitioners in Nigeria. NAPHPCON is committed to building a competent workforce by offering competency-based certification to public health practitioners. Visit www.amhedu.org

  • Euro-American Joint Accreditation Services EA-JAS

    IAMPS is also accredited by the Euro-American Joint Accreditation Services (EA-JAS). EA-JAS is an independent accreditation body offering accreditation programs for Laboratories, Certification bodies, Quality Management Systems and Inspection bodies. EA-JAS is recognized by International Accreditation Forum (IAF). All EA-JAS accreditation programs operate in accordance with relevant international standards with the aim of getting these programs harmonized and recognized internationally. This will ultimately promote and increase the reputation and confidence of products and services provided by EA-JAS accredited partners.

  • World Safety Organization #024548

    Institute of Arts Management and Professionals is also an accredited Affiliate Member of the globally recognized safety organization “World Safety Organization” (WSO) with accreditation number: #024548.

  • Recognition, Accreditation and Charter Council RACC/RCS-7085

    Recognition, Accreditation and Charter Council (RACC) is a globally recognized accreditation body registered in the United Kingdom for assessment and validation of status of persons, institutions and organizations in the area of quality service delivery by the application of best practices and professional standards. IAMPS has attained RACC Recognition Status with Status number: RACC/RCS-7085 (www.raccouncil.org)

  • Chartered Institute of Arts Management & Professionals (CIAP), USA Corporate member 417

    Institute of Arts Management & Professionals is a Corporate Member of The Chartered Institute of Arts Management & Professionals (CIAP) USA with membership verification number 417 (www.ciap-edu.org). CIAP is an internationally recognized professional body that provides Arts Managers with a valuable designation, a mark of excellence that is valued throughout the Arts and Management industry worldwide.

    CIAP is a member of World Associations of Arts Management; to provide Administrators, Students, Researchers, Governments, Entertainers, Policy Decision Makers, Professionals & other Stakeholders the springboard for Leadership, Management & Entrepreneurship in the arts for constructive, regulatory & beneficial engagements of Arts Management globally.

What scholars say about IAMPS

I strongly recommend IAMPS for advanced training in the field of arts management, managerial research and professional studies.

Professor David Bamgbose

The need to inject professionalism in the field of arts management and professional studies cannot be overemphasized. Lets support IAMPS as they take the ask.

Professor Alozie Oliver

The need for internationalization of Arts Management and training in order to improve academic values is obvious. The establishment of IAPMS is apt.

Professor Onuka Pius

Fees and verification

Pay only into the Institute’s account, and check any IAMPS certificate you are shown.

Pay fees only into the Institute’s account

All payments for IAMPS programs or fees are to be paid to IAMPS bank account.

IAMPS will not be accountable for any payment made through any of her Agents, Trainers or Partners.

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