CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CIPM)
THE INSTITUTE
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) is
the apex body for the practice of Human Resource Management in Nigeria. CIPM is
chartered by legislation to regulate and promote professional excellence in the
acquisition and application of knowledge and skills by practitioners and
through this contribute to sustainable national development. The Institute is
continually implementing innovations, to positively transform, develop and
sustain professional excellence in the Human Resource Profession.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of
Nigeria was established as an umbrella Association for Practitioners of
Personnel Management in 1968 as the Personnel Management Association of
Nigeria. In 1973, it was renamed as Institute of Personnel Management of
Nigeria. Finally, Act No 58 of 1992 chartered the Institute.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel
Management (CIPM) of Nigeria represents Nigeria in the World Federation of
Personnel Management Associations as a member country.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel
Management is authorized by Nigerian law to regulate the practice of management
of human resource in Nigeria. To enable it to do so, it has set up highly
ethical benchmarks, best practices, and standards in personnel management and
enforces them strictly. It encourages its members to obtain the requisite
personnel management skills and knowledge and apply them in their careers. The
Institute raises the standards from time to time to keep abreast of world
developments in personnel management.
The Institute (CIPM) maintains a
register of members and lists the members through its publications. It offers
three categories of membership, namely individual, honorary, and corporate. The
different professional grade members of the Institute have designations named
Fellow FCIPM, Full Member MCIPM, and Associate ACIPM. The Fellow designation is
the highest of the three offered designations.
Individual membership of the Institute
is offered in 6 grades. Three of them are non-professional and the other three
are professional grades. The 3 non-professional grades of membership have the designation
of student, affiliate, and graduate respectively.
Professional status of membership is
granted after a non-professional member either passes some qualifying exams or
performs a core HR function for an extended period of time. Professional membership
of the Institute helps a personnel manager chart a clear career path and scale
new highs in it.
To become a professional member of
the Institute, you will have to register at CIPM and pass the CIPM exams. If
you want, you can also register for the virtual classes (e-class) conducted by
CIPM to enable you to cover the qualifying exam course.
The minimum academic eligibility for
the CIPM exam is the West African School Certificate of Education (Ordinary
Level). You must have credits in 5 subjects out of which those in Mathematics
and English language are mandatory. However, in case you have a Degree/HND
(Higher National Diploma), simply having passed the two subjects will
alternatively suffice.
The CIPM exam curricula cover 2
Foundation level courses, 2 Intermediate level courses and 2 Professional level
courses. Accordingly you need to pass 6 different exams, 2 each at the
foundation, intermediate and professional levels.
The Foundation I exam covers
introductory topics in Management, Economics, Accounting, Sociology &
Psychology, and Writing and Communication skills. The Foundation II exam covers
the basics of Personnel Management and Industrial Relations. It also covers
Nigerian Business Law, Government & Nigeria Legal System. It also covers
Business Law, and Computer Applications & Management Information Systems.
The Intermediate I &II and the
Professional I & II exams cover higher level topics. Some of them include
Business Administration, Economics, Finance & Accounting, Operations
Research, and Nigerian Labor Law.
The Nigerian Institute of Personnel
Management conducts three professional training programs. These include the
MCPE (Mandatory Continuing Professional Exam), the PCP (Professional
Certification Programme), and the APCP (Associate Professional Certification
Programme).
The objectives of the Institute are:
·
To promote and develop the science and
practice of personnel management in all its ramifications;
·
To foster and maintain investigations and
research into the best means, and method of applying the science and art of
Personnel Management and to encourage, extend, increase, disseminate and
promote knowledge and the exchange of information and ideas with regard to all
questions relating thereto or connect therewith;
·
To develop and maintain high standard of
professional competence and ensure that the management of human resource in
Nigeria, both in public and private sectors, conforms with the best
professional standards;
·
To conduct research into and publish
materials relating to the discipline of Human Resource Management.
VISION
‘To be the foremost People Management Institute in
Africa, respected across the World’.
MISSION
‘To regulate the Practice of Human Resource Management in
Nigeria and Promote Excellence in the acquisition and application of knowledge
and skills by Practitioners, thereby contributing to sustainable National
Development’.
MEMBERSHIP ROUTES
1. MEMBERSHIP BY EXAMINATION
The
mode of admission into the membership of the Institute is by Examinations with
effect from 1st May, 2004. The minimum educational requirement for admission is
the West African School Certificate of Education (ordinary level) with credit
in five subjects, which must include English Language and Mathematics. Ordinary
pass in either English Language or Mathematics may be considered for applicants
with a First Degree/ HND.
The examinations are held February and August every year.
Full information about the examination is contained in the syllabus and
applicants are enjoined to read it carefully. Candidates must have been admitted
as student members at least three months before the examination date.
The examining process is in 6 stages, which
are:
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Foundation I
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Introduction to Management
Writing and Communication Skills
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Accounting
Fundamentals of Psychology & Sociology
|
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Foundation II
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Introduction to Personnel Management and Industrial
Relations
Nigerian Business Environment
Business Law
Computer Application and Management Information System
Government and Nigerian Legal System
|
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Intermediate I
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Business Administration
Advanced Economics
Accounting and Finance for Managers
Business Statistics & Social Research Methods
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Intermediate II
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Training and Development
Public Administration
Manpower Planning
Comparative Management and Administration
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Professional I
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Operations Research
Organizational Behaviour and Performance
Insurance and Pensions Management
Advanced Personnel Management I
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Professional II
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Nigerian Labour Law
Advanced Industrial Relations
Advanced Personnel Management II
Labour Market Analysis
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In addition, students who have completed the 6 stages of
examinations stated above must show a proof of or undergo a Mandatory
Industrial HR Experience for 12 months as pre-requisite for Induction.
Exemption Provisions:
Foundation I is the starting point for holders of
WAEC/NECO.GCE Ordinary Level. They must however possess the minimum entry
requirements
(i) Holders of OND/NCE in the Social Sciences, Humanities
and Management courses shall begin from Foundation II.
(ii) Holders of first Degree/HND in the Social Sciences,
Humanities and Management courses shall begin from Intermediate II.
(iii) Holders of first Degree/HND in other disciplines
shall begin from Intermediate I.
(iv) Candidates who are 30 years and above with a minimum
of five (5) credits which must include (English & Mathematics) at “O” level
and its equivalent will start from Foundation II.
(v) Holders of higher degrees (e.g.
M.A./M.Sc/MBA/M.Phil/Ph.D) in relevant disciplines shall begin from PE I.
(vi) Holders of higher degrees in other disciplines shall
begin from Intermediate II.
(vii) Candidates who hold the Associate certificate, by
Examination only, of other relevant and recognized Institutes with a degree/HND
and possess the requisite five credits at Ordinary level shall begin from PE I
upon submission and acceptance of the student’s transcript from such Institute.
Exemption fees:
Please check the Institute’s website for the
latest exemption fees
In addition to that, you will be required to pay the Acceptance/Registration
fee.
Please note that all fees are subject to change at the
instance of the Governing Council of the Institute The Study Packs are
mandatory for all students.
PREPARATION FOR THE EXAMINATION
Candidates are to prepare for examination by attending
lectures at the Institute’s accredited study centres. In addition to lectures,
students will find as provided in the syllabus recommended texts for each subject.
Also candidates will be provided with customized study packs (for all subjects)
at a fee upon registration for each diet of examination. The texts are by no
means exhaustive.
On completion of the examination and the final
professional requirements, the candidate shall attend the Induction ceremony
during which he/she shall be admitted to the grade of Associate.
2. MEMBERSHIP THROUGH PRACTITIONERS’ ROUTE
The following are the requirements for membership through
the Practitioners’ Route:
(i) Minimum of “A” Level/OND and or its equivalent; going
forward, only University graduates will qualify.
(ii) Minimum of 10years post-graduation experience, 5 of
which must be in HR practice at advisory/Management level in a
structured/recognized Organization.
(iii) Demonstrable competence in some core areas of Human
Resource Management, e.g.
- Recruitment, Selection and Placement
- Performance Management
- Compensation and Reward Management
- Employee Learning and Development
- Organizational Development and Change Management
- Industrial and Employee Relations
(iv) Currently employed as/occupying a position not less
than Supervisor/Manager or its equivalent in the private sector or Grade Level
12 in the public sector.
(v) Record of attendance at relevant HR Management
courses to ensure that the candidates appreciate the need for continuing
professional development.
(vi) Candidates who meet the above criteria (as detailed
out at the Secretariat) would be required to participate at a 4-Day programme
titled: ‘‘Contemporary Human Resource Management Practice: Issues and
Challenges’’.
(vii) Successful candidates shall then be inducted as
Associate Members of the Institute. Those who are not successful may be
required to attend two (2) MCPE programmes. These will address observed area(s)
of inadequacy and the Nigerian Labour Laws.
Application and Registration
The application form for admission can be obtained from
the Institute’s National Secretariat, CIPM Branches in states of the Federation
or our website (www.cipmnigeria.org) at the rate determined by the Institute.
Completed forms should be submitted along with the photocopies of applicants’
credentials (O/level certificates are accepted not statement of results) and
resume.
ACCEPTABLE MODE OF PAYMENT
The Institute accepts Personal Cheques/Drafts from
Registered Members. ALL PAYMENT SHOULD BE MADE IN FAVOUR OF CHARTERED INSTITUTE
OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT OF NIGERIA OR
1) If you are to pay cash, please pay into the following
account numbers
(a) Access Bank Plc - 0016322800
(b) UBA Plc - 1001557151
2) You can also use your Interswitch ATM
cards for Payment (at CIPM Secretariat).
UPGRADING OF MEMBERSHIP STATUS
There
are three grades of Professional Membership:
a.
Associate Membership
b.
Full Membership
c.
Fellowship
A
member must fulfill the following mandatory requirements for upgrade of his/her
Membership status:
i) Fulfill the statutory period between grades of
membership
a. Affiliate/Graduate to Associate = 4 years
b. Associate to Full Member = 6 years
c. Full Member to Fellow = 7 years
ii) Meet all financial obligations to date
iii) Complete an Upgrading Request Form
iv) Send a Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae showing
detailed Employment history to date and key responsibilities of positions.
v) Attach all relevant credentials/certificates
(including appointment/promotion letter to present position)
vi) List Contributions to the Institute’s life
activities:
a. Membership of PPCA/State Branch
b. Membership/Participation in Committee/Council work.
c. Attendance at the Institute Activities. (e.g Annual
Conference, AGM, Annual Public Lecture, Special HR Fora).
vii) Participate in the Institute’s Mandatory Continuing
Professional Education (MCPE) programme and forward copies of certificate of
participation to the Institute.
ZONAL OFFICES ADDRESS
Ibadan
10,
Adelaja Street,
Olugbon
Lodge,
Iyana
Cele Bus Stop
Mokola
Round About,
Ibadan,
Oyo State.
Contact: Temitope Ihenetu
08055932528, 07026798980
temitopeihenetu@cipmnigeria.org
Kaduna
53,
Kachia Road,
Kaduna
South,
Kaduna,
Kaduna
State.
Contact: Hassan Turaki Peter
08023732708
hassanturaki@cipmnigeria.org
Abuja
Suite
52/55 Block C, Annex B
Telmark
& Associate Ltd.
Efab
Shopping Plaza, Area 11
Garki
Abuja.
Contact: Gambo Atose
08023088009, 08073762202
gamboatose@cipmnigeria.org
gamboatose@yahoo.com,
Port Harcourt
278, Port Harcourt Aba Road,
Port Harcourt,
Rivers State.
Contact: Samuel Ebohon
08038024062
samuelebohon@cipmnigeria.org
proactivemanager2007@yahoo.com
Enugu
3rd Floor Egbo House,
164, Ogui Road
Asata Chemist Bus/stop, Enugu
Enugu State
Contact:
Ntada Louis Richard
08055270695,
08063848141
louisntada@cipmnigeria.org
louisntaville@yahoo.com
For
Further information contact:
The Registrar/CEO
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria
CIPM
House, IPM Avenue, Alausa-Ikeja, Lagos.
Tel:01-8129104,
7919501, 7736134, 08023385269, 08105588421
E-mail:
info@cipmnigeria.org
Website: www.cipmnigeria.org
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