The Group of International Professional Bodies

Welcome to The Group of International Professional Bodies

Advance your career with membership of an international professional body. Performance excellence is encouraged across The Group, which consists of The Institute of Management Specialists (IMS), The Institute of Manufacturing (IManf), Professional Business & Technical Management (PBTM), The Academy of Multi-Skills (AMS), and The Academy of Executives & Administrators (AEA). Please click on the images below or the menu on the left to view the details of each body and how to apply for membership.

Each body provides professional status and recognition through designatory letters, the option to study for certificate and diploma courses and subscription (including free career advertising for members) to the journals. There are various levels of membership based on qualifications held, knowledge, skill and experience (K.S.E.) and position. For further information please use the details on the Contact page.

The professional diplomas and membership diplomas of each body are qualifications in their own right and are recognised as professional qualifications. Each individual body within the Group is listed in “British Qualifications” – the British Council’s reference book. “British Qualifications” is a comprehensive guide to education, technical, professional and academic qualifications in Britain. This guide is printed in Great Britain and is updated and published each year by Kogan Page Ltd. In fact British qualifications are respected throughout the world. Full details of each body within The Group of International Professional Bodies are included in each edition of “British Qualifications”. The Group recognises awards of the Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) UK, and the Scottish Vocational Educational Council (SCOTVEC) (SQA) UK and at the same time it is recognised by these two internationally recognised examining bodies.

Education is the key to your professional development
and the advancement of your career