Standards-informed by
Management consulting, corporate governance, compliance, board effectiveness, accountability, internal control and institutional performance practices.
Executive professional certification pathway
Advanced Management, Governance and Advisory Practice
Participants may enrol for individual certification levels or complete all three levels to qualify for the executive bundle award.
Course title
Executive Professional Certification in Advanced Management, Governance and Advisory Practice.
Advance from management and governance foundations to associate and professional consulting levels through a structured pathway covering corporate governance, compliance, board effectiveness, advisory reporting and institutional performance.
- Management and Governance Foundation Certified (MGFC)
- Certified Associate Management and Governance Consultant (CAMGC)
- Certified Management and Governance Consultant (CMGC)
- Executive Professional Certification in Advanced Management, Governance and Advisory Practice
Ideal for
Consultants, managers, executives, board secretariat professionals, governance officers, compliance officers, internal control professionals, HR and administration leaders, business advisors, entrepreneurs, public-sector professionals and NGO leaders.
Pathway advantage
Participants can complete MGFC, CAMGC and CMGC individually, or complete all three levels to qualify for the Executive Professional Certification in Advanced Management, Governance and Advisory Practice.
| Programme details | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8 weekends across the executive certification pathway |
| Class days | Instructor-led live sessions plus online self-study |
| Mode | Online: instructor-led live sessions and self-study |
| Start date | Self-study enrollment open |
| Live cohort dates | To be advised |
| Assessment | Level-based assessment and capstone evidence |
| Application deadline | To be advised |
| Discounted executive bundle offer | |
|---|---|
| Application fee | NGN 25,000 / USD 20 |
| Standard separate value – members | NGN 635,000 / USD 455 |
| Standard separate value – non-members | NGN 695,000 / USD 505 |
| Discounted bundle – members | NGN 500,000 / USD 365 |
| Discounted bundle – non-members | NGN 550,000 / USD 400 |
| Savings | Members save NGN 135,000 / USD 90. Non-members save NGN 145,000 / USD 105. |
| Bundle fee excluding application | Members: NGN 475,000 / USD 345. Non-members: NGN 525,000 / USD 385. |
The executive bundle applies to participants completing all individual certification courses toward the final Executive Professional Certification in Advanced Management, Governance and Advisory Practice.
Individual certification courses
Course levels and modules in this executive programme.
Participants may apply for the full executive pathway or apply for an individual certification level. Each course level includes instructor-led live sessions and self-study access.
Management and Governance Foundation Certified (MGFC)
The foundation level for professionals beginning management consulting, governance advisory, accountability and institutional effectiveness practice.
Learning modules
- 01
Introduction to Management Consulting and Governance Advisory Practice
This module introduces management consulting and governance advisory work. Participants learn where consultants add value and how advisory support improves institutional performance. - 02
Principles of Management, Corporate Governance, Accountability and Institutional Effectiveness
This module explains core management and governance principles. It links accountability, oversight and institutional effectiveness to sustainable organizational results. - 03
Consultant Roles, Ethics, Professional Conduct and Governance Responsibility
This module covers consultant responsibilities, ethical boundaries and professional conduct. Participants learn why trust, independence and governance responsibility matter in advisory work. - 04
Understanding Client Problems, Governance Gaps and Organizational Needs
This module introduces client discovery and problem framing. Participants learn how to recognize symptoms, governance gaps and underlying organizational needs. - 05
Business Diagnosis, Governance Review, Data Gathering and Situation Analysis
This module covers simple diagnosis, governance review and data gathering methods. Participants learn how evidence supports credible advisory recommendations. - 06
Consulting Communication, Advisory Reporting and Proposal Basics
This module introduces advisory communication, report structure and proposal basics. Participants learn how to present observations and proposed next steps clearly.
Certified Associate Management and Governance Consultant (CAMGC)
The associate level for practical consulting methodology, governance diagnosis, board roles, stakeholder engagement, reporting and client relationship management.
Learning modules
- 01
Management Consulting Methodologies and Problem-Solving Frameworks
This module covers structured consulting approaches and problem-solving tools. Participants learn how to move from client issues to evidence-based advisory options. - 02
Corporate Governance Structures, Board Roles and Management Accountability
This module explains governance structures, board responsibilities and management accountability. It helps participants understand how authority and oversight should function. - 03
Client Discovery, Governance Diagnosis and Stakeholder Engagement
This module covers discovery conversations, stakeholder mapping and governance diagnosis. Participants learn how to gather useful context from leaders and teams. - 04
Research, Data Analysis, Governance Review and Insight Development
This module introduces research, evidence review and insight development for advisory work. Participants learn how to turn data into useful consulting findings. - 05
Business Process, Strategy, Risk, Compliance and Performance Assessment
This module examines process, strategy, risk, compliance and performance issues. Participants learn how to identify improvement priorities across the organization. - 06
Solution Design, Governance Recommendations and Advisory Reporting
This module covers solution design and recommendation development. Participants learn how to prepare advisory reports that are practical, clear and action-oriented. - 07
Proposal Writing, Pricing, Contracting and Client Relationship Management
This module explains proposal writing, pricing, contracting and relationship management. Participants learn how to structure consulting offers and manage professional client expectations. - 08
Consulting Tools, Governance Templates, Case Studies and Practice Simulation
This module uses templates, cases and simulations to consolidate learning. Participants practice applying consulting and governance tools to realistic scenarios.
Certified Management and Governance Consultant (CMGC)
The professional level for strategic management consulting, governance advisory, board effectiveness, institutional transformation and consulting practice development.
Learning modules
- 01
Strategic Management Consulting, Governance Advisory and Executive Influence
This module covers advanced consulting positioning, executive influence and strategic advisory conversations. Participants learn how to support senior decision makers with credible guidance. - 02
Board Effectiveness, Leadership Accountability and Governance Improvement Systems
This module examines board performance, leadership accountability and governance improvement systems. Participants learn how to recommend stronger oversight and decision structures. - 03
Organizational Diagnosis, Transformation and Institutional Performance Improvement
This module covers organizational diagnosis, transformation planning and institutional performance improvement. Participants learn how to connect findings to practical change priorities. - 04
Advisory Risk, Ethics, Compliance, Internal Control and Quality Assurance
This module explores advisory risk, professional ethics, compliance, internal control and quality assurance. Participants learn how to protect advisory integrity and implementation quality. - 05
Consulting Practice Development, Positioning, Client Management and Business Growth
This module covers consulting practice positioning, client management and business growth. Participants learn how to build a sustainable advisory practice with professional discipline. - 06
Capstone: Governance Diagnostic Report, Consulting Proposal and Client Presentation
This capstone requires participants to prepare a governance diagnostic report, consulting proposal and client presentation. It strengthens synthesis, advisory communication and client-facing confidence.
Payment and contact
Enrollment details from the official schedule.
Bank payment
Account Name: Integrated Institute of Professional Management. Account Number: 0588546395. Bank: Guaranty Trust Bank PLC.
Online payment
Use the payment buttons on this page for NGN or USD payment. Proof of payment: [email protected].
Contact
Telephone/WhatsApp: +2348147029035 / +2347018705699. Email: [email protected].