NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT AND COPOM NIGERIA

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The College of Production And Operations Management-COPOM and the Nigerian Institute of Production Management-NIPM are the pioneer and leading production and operations management institutions in Nigeria. They offer Professional Certification, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD), membership and professional development opportunities for persons who desire excellent performance, upward mobility and exceptional career success in a competitive, global knowledge economy.

Founded in 1987 and registered by the Federal Government in 1998, the Nigerian Institute of Production Management (NIPM) is the professional regulatory body of all persons involved in production and operations management in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Production and operations management activities take place in manufacturing, agriculture, mining, energy, construction, oil and gas and service industries. If you practice, teach, consult or otherwise engage in production and operations management you need to register as a member by passing the required professional examinations or through COPOM Certification or exemptions thereof.

ELIGIBILITY

The grades of membership and the required entry qualifications are as follows:-

  1. Student:

University, Polytechnic or College of Education (Technical) undergraduates,

persons undergoing Institute’s or COPOM Professional Certification/Diploma

Programme or Operations Supervisors, Factory Workers and GCE/WAEC/ SSCE/ NABTEB     Certificate holders. Minimum Age is 18 years.

 

  1. Graduate:

Fresh University/Polytechnic Graduates (BSc/HND holders) or holders of COPOM or Institute’s Professional Advanced Diploma or persons who have passed the Graduate Membership Examinations.

 

  1. Affiliate:

Persons who wish to identify with the profession and who not being less than a supervisor in

any reputable organization or Production/Operations Supervisors, Technicians having

recognized craft or trades qualifications.

 

  1. Associate:

Those who passed the Associateship Examinations or possess COPOM/Institute’s Professional Advanced Diploma or BSc/HND with at least 2 years managerial experience or 5years Senior Supervisory experience in Production or Operations roles and functions.

 

 

  1. Member:

Those who have passed the Full Membership Examinations or possess COPOM/

Institute’s Post Graduate-Diploma or PhD/MSc/MBA with at least 5 years

managerial, research, teaching or consulting experience or BSc/HND holders who

have put in not less than 7 years in senior/top management.

 

  1. Member:

Affiliate Members, entrepreneurs, industrialists and other professionals of repute who hold a position of authority in a reputable organization and being not less than 40 years of Age.

 

  1. Fellow:

Full Members who have put in not less than additional 5 years after being  member or 10 years in top Production/ Operations Management level or CEOs/COOs who have had a distinguished or remarkable career and have contributed immensely to the development of the profession or the growth of the Institute.

 

  1. Corporate Member:

Corporate Membership is open to reputable organizations that observe fundamentals of clean and efficient production/operations epitomized by practices which conform to international standards and in line with Institute’s Standards.

 

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Membership benefits include receiving professional information and publications, participation in professional discussions, lectures, seminars, national workshops and training at a discount, professional networking, access to library resources, use of professional letters (FNIPM, MNIPM, ANIPM), membership certification and observance of practice codes.

REGISTRATION

Students: N15,000, Graduate: N35,000, Affiliate: N40,000, Associate: N55,000,                            Full Member:N75,000 (Multiple Registration up to 4 applicants get 50% discount).

Registration fees cover professional examinations or exemptions fees, certification and the first annual subscription. Membership registration, certification and retention is subject to specific rules, regulations, terms, conditions and standards.

 

HOW TO REGISTER  

Obtain Membership Application Form at N6,500,00 payable to the Nigerian Institute of Production Management Account No:1011701292 with Zenith Bank.                                                          You can complete your registration on-line.

Visit www.nipmnigeria.com.ng

Tel: 08023140750, 08069006671,09023194157, 09033949619