Professional bodies play critical roles in national and global development by setting and sustaining high standards of education, training, development and performance of human resources in organizations. They contribute immensely to career advancement, productivity, business competitiveness, profitability and growth as well as societal economic progress generally. They facilitate transfer of knowledge and best practices across the world and among successive generations. They promote professional development, cross-learning, mentoring, codes of ethics and professional discipline, self-development and mandatory continuous education, training and development and enforce general standards of certification and practice of membership through regulatory frameworks. Professional qualifications are indicated by employers for important positions in organizations both at entry level and at different stages of employee’s careers especially as they need to assume key roles and perform vital responsibilities within the system.
Optimum Resources partners with reputable professional institutes and provide the right links for seekers of professional qualifications, employment and career development opportunities in different professional sectors. These are called Optimum Resources Institutional partners.
LIST OF PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTIONS
- The Certified Institute of Applied management And Administration(CIAMA)
- Certified Management And Administration Institute(CMAI)
- Institute Of Operations Management Development(IoMD)
- Institute Of Applied Marketing(IAM)
- Institute Of Applied Sales Management(IASM)
- Nigerian Institute Of Production Management (NIPM)
- Society Of Petroleum Production And Operations Management (SPEPOM)
- Society For Certified Quality Management (SCQM)
- Society Of Occupational Health, Safety And Environmental Management (SOHSEM)
- Society For Security Operations Management (SSOM)
- Soceity For Certified Maintenance Operations Management(SCMOM)
- Society Of Stores, Warehousing And Materials management (SOSWAM)
- The Society For Project Management (SPM)
- Society Of Certified Manufacturing Management(SCMM)
- Society Of Certified Operations Management(SCOM)
- Society For Logistics And Transport Operations Management(SLTOM)
- Society Of Certified Supply Chain Management Professionals(SCSCMP)
- Institute Of Applied Engineering And Technology Management (IAETM)
- Society For Research And Development (SR&D)
- Association Of Professional Production Operations Technicians And Supervisors (APPROTECHS)
- THE CERTIFIED INSTITUTE OF APPLIED MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION (CIAMA)
The Certified Institute of Applied Management And Administration (CIAMA) is concerned with the professionalism in Management and Administration practice registered under extant laws and approved by the Attorney General of the Federation and the Ministry of Justice. Developing human resources for administrative and management jobs and making people to perform optimally with integrity is a function of professionalism. CIAMA offers opportunity for persons who aspire to leadership positions to acquire the right professional qualifications, learn leadership behaviours and practices and network within the league of game changers. Start to take a shot at top positions by becoming a member of CIAMA is for persons in (or aspiring to be in) management and leadership positions in public and private sectors
- CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION INSTITUTE(CMAI)
The Certified Management and Administration Institute (CMAI)an arm of CIAMA, registers individuals as Certified Managers, Administrators, leaders and entrepreneurs after passing through examinations or training programmes for Managers, Administrators and Executives responsible for general management such as CEOs, directors, General Managers and departmental/unit functions and accountabilities such as Finance, HR, Sales/Marketing/ Operations/Production, Customers Service, Engineering/Technical, Logistics Administration etc.
- INSTITUTE OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT(IoMD)
The Institute of Operations Management Development (IoMD) admits, registers, trains and conducts certification and diploma examinations, give membership and fellowship awards to deserving Operations Directors and Managers in both private and public sectors. IoMD was established by the College of Production And Operations Management (COPOM) as training institution and membership-based Operations Management Centre of Excellence. The Institute provides limitless opportunities for research, learning and professional career development in Operations Management as well as building competencies for effective Operations Management Development
- INSTITUTE OF APPLIED MARKETING(IAM)
The Institute of Applied Marketing seeks to advance the application of Marketing Science and global best practices of Marketing. Driving business performance requires professionalism and strategy. IAM is for Marketing/Sales Managers, Promotion/Public Relations Executives, Distribution/Retail Managers, Product/Brand Managers, Marketing/Sales Executives and Customer Service.
- INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SALES MANAGEMENT(IASM)
The Institute of Applied Sales Management (IASM) promotes professionalism in sales management practice. Managing the sales force and sales operations requires knowledge, competencies, resilience and many more. For Sales Managers/Executives, Customer Relations/Service Managers and other Sales practitioners who need professional certification and membership.
- NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT (NIPM)
For effective professional performance and ethical integrity all organizations and individuals involved in Production and Operations need to register with Nigerian Institute of Production Management (NIPM) in line with the provisions of the law. NIPM is the professional regulatory body that serves the interest of Production, Operations and Supply Chain Managers, Manufacturing/Plant/Factory Managers, Directors/General Managers of Operations, Industrialists, CEOs of Manufacturing/Service industries and Entrepreneurs /Owner of SMEs as well as Public Sector Controllers of Operations. The Institute carries out some of its objects and mandates through its Divisional Societies under the regulations of its Governing Council.
- SOCIETY OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (SPEPOM)
SPEPOM is a professional association of production and operations practitioners in the oil and gas sector its prospective members include Heads, Managers and Contractors responsible for Exploration and Production (E&P), manufacturing and general operations in the oil and gas industry.
- SOCIETY FOR CERTIFIED QUALITY MANAGEMENT (SCQM)
The Society for Certified Quality Management (SCQM) is mandated to promote professional practice of Quality Management. Membership and professional certification is reserved for Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Process Control Managers and Regulatory Managers/Engineers and Technologists meeting or exceeding customer expectation is the creed of SCQM.
- SOCIETY OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (SOHSEM)
HSE/HSE/EH&S Managers and Production/Operations Managers/Scientists/ Engineers/ Technologists responsible for industrial safety sound, workplace health practices and environmental protection need professional certification and membership of a reputable society. The Society of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management (SOHSEM). The Society promotes workplace operational safety.
- SOCIETY FOR SECURITY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (SSOM)
Managers and senior officers in charge of protection, intelligence, guard corps , security management, information management, security force management, vigilance, logistics, criminal investigations, law enforcement, records, peace keeping and other security operations need professional training and qualifications offered by the Society for Security Operation Management(SSOM).
- SOCEITY FOR CERTIFIED MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT(SCMOM)
Society For Engineers, Scientists and Technologists performing facilities, plant and equipment maintenance and reliability management jobs and roles. The Society of Certified Maintenance Operations Management focuses on the optimum utilization, serviceability, protection, productivity, cost effectiveness and reliability of productive equipment, machines, facilities, structures and infrastructures, whether they are government or private sector owned and be they in the manufacturing industry or for provision of services.
- SOCIETY OF STORES, WAREHOUSING AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT (SOSWAM)
The management of stores, inventory, warehouses and materials impact organization’s competitiveness and profit greatly. Members apply trained skills and shared best practices for remarkable bottomline results. The Society of Stores, Warehousing and Materials Management (SOSWAM) represents the professional interest of stores, warehouse, materials handling, purchasing and materials managers, controllers and officers.
- THE SOCIETY FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT (SPM)
The Society for Project Management (SPM) is engaged in research and dissemination of knowledge relating to the application of operations principles, tools and techniques for ensuring cost effective, quality and timely delivery of projects. The Society registers persons who directs, manage and implement projects in the public and private sectors.
- SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT(SCMM)
The Society of Certified Manufacturing Management (SCMM) provides a credible professional membership qualifications and certification for directors and managers in the manufacturing sector.
- SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT(SCOM)
The Society of Certified Operations Management is the professional organization of Operations Directors and Managers in both private and public sectors. The Society conducts training, examinations and award Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) and Membership Certification or Fellowship to deserving members.
- SOCIETY FOR LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT(SLTOM)
The Society for Logistics And Transport Operations Management (SLTOM) represents the interest of Logisticians and Transport Administrators in Production and Operations environment. The efficiency and effectiveness of movement or flow of goods and services from one point to another affects the organization’s bottomline and SLTOM admits, registers, examines and certify practitioners of logistics and transportation managers.
- SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS(SCSCMP)
The Society of Certified Supply Chain Management Professionals (SCSCMP) is a membership-based division of the Nigerian Institute of Production Management (NIPM) which promotes research, training and networking in the field of Supply Chain Management. The Society registers and issues certificate of membership to qualified individuals. The Society advocates intensive learning and sharing of best practices in view of the strategic importance of Supply Chain Management and the need for organizations in the developing countries such as Nigeria to play increasing roles the Global Supply Chain as a means of achieving competitiveness, profitability and promoting national economic growth and development.
- INSTITUTE OF APPLIED ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (IAETM)
The Institute of Applied Engineering and Technology Management (IAETM) is a membership-based professional education, training and advocacy body that promotes high standards of practice in line with the mandate of the College of Production And Operations Management (COPOM). The Institute offers Courses leading to Membership Certification, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Post-Graduate Diploma in Applied Engineering and Operations Management, Production And Technology Management, Engineering Safety Management, Technology And Innovation Management, Facilities Maintenance Management, Technology And Industrial Management, Management of Engineering & Technology-Based Projects etc. The Institute is for engineering managers, technology managers and other engineers, scientists and technologists who manage industrial production operations and field projects as well as Contracting and Consulting Engineers and Technologists. Formulating and implementing policy and strategy for effective operations in technology or engineering-based organizations require professional qualifications and competence.
- SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (SRSD)
The Society for Research and Development (SRD)is a professional group of Scientists, Engineers, Technologists and Technicians involved in research and development (R&D). SRD members understand that change is normal and that markets can be turbulent and disruptive. Besides routine overseeing of the laboratory facilities, processes and projects, formulations and modification, they are engaged in technological innovation of new products, the management of product life cycles for sustainable bottomline results, competitiveness, profitability and growth in the face of dynamics of business environment.
- ASOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION OPERATIONS TECHNICIANS AND SUPERVISORS (APPROTECHS)
The Association of Professional Production Operations Supervisors And Technicians provides certification, training, examinations and membership registration of manufacturing/factory, supervisory and technical personnel who seek increased knowledge and improved skills for higher performance and professional career progression to management positions. Supervisors and Technicians need to constantly develop operational, technical, team and production management knowledge, skills and behaviours that would prepare them for productive performance and set their feet on the ladder en route middle management.