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Professional Membership

The Institute hopes to draw its members from multi-sectors using unique points system to access what each applicant has to offer in their various fields, including what they have practically done with social impacts, and achievements over the years.

Membership of the Institute is aimed at helping entrepreneurs, managers, community development practitioners, innovators, startups and individuals achieve, sustain and demonstrate the highest standards level of ethical professionalism. Ongoing membership of the Institute and participation in the Institute's programmes, courses and seminars can help individuals meet the initial and annual re-accreditation requirements of professional certification regimes, and support your organization in the fulfillment of its vision and purpose.

The Institute is approved by the Federal Minister of Education, incorporated by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and legally guaranteed by the Federal Ministry of Justice to confer eligible members with the professional designation in entrepreneurship, community development, management and innovation. We are here to help you attain highest standard of profession whether you are new in your career or as a qualified and experienced professional.

There are seven membership grades; a member’s grade depends on training, qualification, working experience and startup project.

Membership/Application fee payable into the Institute's Account:
NAME: Pan African Institute for Entrepreneurship & Community Development
BANK: Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 014-145-7452

ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

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Fellowship

Outstanding professionals who exceed the requirements for Member by a substantial margin, and who have spent a considerable part of their working life in positions of substantial responsibility, may be considered by the governing council for promotion to the Institute’s most senior grade. Such individuals must be ready to render moral/financial support to the Institute

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700 POINTS Full Membership

Must include at least 600 points gained from community service, work experience, course of study and examination approved by the Institute. Applicants must have 12 years work experience in chosen field with minimum qualification of M.Sc., MBA, etc and must be willing to start up new enterprise or own one.

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500 POINTS Senior Associate Membership

Must include at least 400 points gained from community service, work experience, course of study and examination approved by the Institute. Applicants must have 6-10 years work experience in chosen field with minimum qualification of HND, BSc/BA, do personal business or willing to start up new enterprise.

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350 POINTS Associate Membership

Must include at least 200 points gained from community service, work experience, course of study and examination approved by the Institute. Applicants must have 2-5 years work experience in chosen field with minimum qualification of NCE, OND, HND, BSc/BA, do own business or be willing to start up new enterprise.

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200 POINTS Graduate Membership

Must garner at least 150 points gained from community service, work experience, course of study and examination approved by the Institute. An applicant must be a fresh graduate or undergraduate of any reputable higher institution or has 1-2 years experience in doing his/her own personal business or ready to start up new enterprise.

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150 POINTS Licentiate Membership

In a knowledge economy, it is most important that creative people with ideas, information skills, experience, and knowledge - that is, knowledge workers and professionals

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