Collaboration

Partners & Affiliations

The IAM collaborates with organisations worldwide to advance the administrative management profession, enhance the value of our qualifications, and create opportunities for our members.

Working Together for Professional Excellence

Strategic partnerships are central to the IAM's mission. Through collaboration with educational institutions, professional bodies, employers, and government organisations, we extend our reach, enhance our services, and create greater value for members and the wider profession.

Global Reach Quality Partnerships Mutual Growth

Types of Partnerships

We engage with partners across various sectors and regions

Educational Institutions

Universities, colleges, and training providers that deliver IAM qualifications or integrate our standards into their programmes.

  • Qualification delivery partnerships
  • Curriculum development collaboration
  • Research partnerships
  • Student membership programmes

Professional Bodies

Fellow professional institutes and associations with complementary missions and member benefits.

  • Mutual recognition agreements
  • Joint events and networking
  • Shared resources and research
  • Cross-membership benefits

Employers & Corporations

Organisations that invest in the professional development of their administrative workforce.

  • Corporate membership programmes
  • Bespoke training solutions
  • Workforce development initiatives
  • Professional standards adoption

International Partners

Organisations in other countries that help extend the IAM's global reach and recognition.

  • Regional representation
  • Qualification delivery abroad
  • International recognition
  • Global best practice sharing

Areas of Partnership

We work with partners across a wide range of collaborative activities that support the advancement of the administrative management profession

Exchange of Knowledge

Collaborative knowledge sharing through joint publications, thought leadership articles, white papers, case studies, and shared best practice frameworks to advance the profession.

Research & Innovation

Joint research projects, academic studies, industry reports, and data-driven insights exploring current trends, workforce challenges, and emerging practices in administrative management.

Webinars & Online Learning

Co-hosted webinars, online masterclasses, panel discussions, and virtual workshops delivered by subject matter experts from both IAM and partner organisations.

Events & Conferences

Joint conferences, seminars, networking events, awards ceremonies, roundtable discussions, and professional development days for members and the wider business community.

Marketing & Promotion

Co-branded marketing campaigns, cross-promotional activities, joint social media initiatives, newsletter features, and shared visibility across partner networks and channels.

Programme Development

Collaborative design and delivery of qualifications, certified programmes, CPD courses, and bespoke training solutions tailored to industry and organisational needs.

Relevant Subjects for Partnership

We welcome partnerships across the full spectrum of administrative and business management disciplines

Administrative Management
Office Management
Business Management
Operations Management
Project Management
Human Resources Management
Finance & Accounting
Marketing & Communications
Information Technology
Digital Transformation
Leadership & Strategy
Change Management
Facilities Management
Records & Information Management
Customer Service Management
Supply Chain & Procurement
Health & Safety Management
Quality Management & ISO Standards
Data Protection & Compliance
Training & Development
Coaching & Mentoring
Event Management
Corporate Governance
Public Administration
Healthcare Administration
Education Administration
Legal Administration
Sustainability & ESG
Artificial Intelligence & Automation
Professional Ethics & Conduct

Recognised Body of Qualifi

The IAM is a recognised body of Qualifi, a leading UK awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual. The IAM delivers Qualifi’s Ofqual-regulated qualifications, which sit within the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

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Recognised Body of Qualifi Ofqual Regulated Qualifications

Benefits of Partnership

Partnering with the IAM offers significant benefits for organisations seeking to enhance their professional development programmes

Established Reputation

Association with a professional body established in 1915

Quality Assurance

Delivers Qualifi’s Ofqual-regulated qualifications

Global Network

Access to our worldwide community of professionals

Comprehensive Support

Dedicated partner support and resources

Become a Partner

Interested in partnering with the IAM? We welcome enquiries from organisations aligned with our mission.

Our Partners

A selection of organisations we work with around the world

Qualifi  –  Success Through Learning, Recognised Worldwide
baseGreen
Briggate Educational Consultants
KQC - Kurdistan Quality Certification
Quality Development Global

Partner logos displayed with permission. Contact us for partnership enquiries.

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