Dear Sir/Madam,

INTRODUCING THE IDPM PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME: A KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL UPGRADE STRATEGY FOR LOWER CADRE EMPLOYEES

Introduction:
The institute of Data Processing Management of Nigeria (IDPM) stands for “Effective Data Processing and System Management”. It is a professional body which is recognized under the companies and Allied Matters Decree 1, of 1990. It is the Nigerian counterpart of IDPM London, now known as the Institute for Management of Information System (IMIS)

The IDPM (Institute of Data Processing Management of Nigeria) programme is designed to ease the process of knowledge and skill upgrades. It is particularly useful to employees with lower qualifications who wish to upgrade their knowledge and skill in order to move up the corporate ladder.

The programme is self – paced, making it highly suitable to employees who cannot take study leaves. It could be run as part – time, full – time or any other schedule that suits the working condition of the employee.

Completion of Part I&II and Part III&IV stages of the course is equivalent to OND (Ordinary National Diploma) and HND (Higher National Diploma) respectively; Graduates of the first stage (Part I&II) and second stage (Part III&IV) of the Professional programme are eligible for Direct Entry into 200 Level University Degree programmes and Post Graduate Degree programmes respectively if so wished.

Courses that students can further in

Direct Entry:
 Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Computer Economics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Education, etc

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD):
 Management Information System, Business Management, Public Administration, DP/Marketing Management, DP/Management Accounting, Information Technology, etc

Universities where IDPM Certificates are recognised
 Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ambrose Alli University, Ekiti State University, Crescent University, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ladoke Akintola University, St. Clement University; Australia, University of Applied Science; Port-Novo, European-America University; New York, (Ghana Campus & Nigeria Satellite ) Walden University, London Sikkim Manipal University; India (Ghana Campus) etc.

Professional Bodies around the world where IDPM Certificates are recognised
Association for Computer Machinery (ACM); New York USA, Institute of Management Information System (IMIS); London, Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET); United Kingdom, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE); USA, Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM); Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Commerce (CIC); Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Certified Secretaries and Reporters (CICSR), Nigeria. etc
NB:
We have only listed Universities in which Graduates of the programme are currently offering courses; you are encouraged to make enquiries into other Universities not listed independently.

Requirements:
Intending students are required to have Five (5) O – Level Credits, although students still awaiting their results may be considered.

More than a Course
At IDPM we take our students through rigorous Quantitative, Verbal and Analytical training to make them better equipped to face the challenges of the modern world. We prepare them not only for the Labour market but also to become worthy entrepreneurs through our management courses.

Finally, we make them well rounded by applying hands – on computer techniques to problem solving and financial management.

Our Training Staff
With our army of Graduates from reputable universities, members of world class professional institutes and holders of international certifications; our students are in great hands.

For more details contact:

Snr. Analyst Adebayo Sulaiman AIDPM
Lagos State Coordinator, National Database Manager
08122769953, 08035188256
www.idpmng.org; info@idpmng.org
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