Training & Professional Development

IPAM offers a range of career--oriented courses, developed to broaden the skills and knowledge of professionals in the fields of politics, administration and management. The optional courses-- Election Administration and Management, Legislative Administration and Management, Public Administration and Management and Public Policy Formulation and Management are structured into Advanced Professional Diploma and Postgraduate Professional Diploma for candidates to make their career choices.

Professional Postgraduate Diploma

Candidate with Degree or equivalent in a related2 field: 6 months

Candidate with Degree or equivalent in a non-related field: 12 months

Membership Certificates from recognized professional bodies, as well as other higher qualifications will be added advantage.

OBTAINABLE QUALIFICATIONS AT GRADUATION: Professional Diploma in the chosen field plus membership Certificate of the Institute on a grade level determined by candidate's performance

Advanced Professional Diploma

Candidates with at least five 'O' Level credits obtained at one sitting including Mathematics and English Language: 18 months

Candidates with Ordinary Diploma or equivalent in a related field: 6 months

Candidates with Ordinary Diploma or equivalent in a non- related field: 9 months

OBTAINABLE QUALIFICATIONS AT GRADUATION:Advanced Professional Diploma in the chosen field plus membership Certificate of the Institute on a grade level determined by candidate's performance

Leadership & Governance Workshop

An intensive training program designed to equip professionals with leadership tools, public ethics, and governance strategies for national development.

Duration: 2 weeks
Location: Abuja & Lagos

Administrative Efficiency Seminar

Focused on public service delivery, institutional reforms, and digital transformation in administration for better performance and transparency.

Duration: 1 week
Location: Benue & Rivers

Political Strategy & Ethics Bootcamp

Aimed at educating politicians and administrators on the ethics of political engagement, policy analysis, and strategic planning.

Duration: 5 days
Location: Kano, Delta & Enugu

Certificate Program in Political Administration

Offered in affiliation with the University of Nigeria Nsukka, this academic program covers foundational knowledge and skills in political and administrative sciences.

Duration: 6 months
Location: Online & Onsite