About IIIPS

IIIPS Vision

Our vision is clear: To be a global leader in advancing professionalism, education and research by empowering a community of independent business owners, researchers, academics and professionals across a wide variety of industries, services and geographies.

IIIPS Mission

To equip business owners, researchers, academics and professionals through professional certification, cutting-edge education, and collaborative innovation. We are committed to developing a skilled workforce equipped the future of work, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and upholding the highest ethical standards.

IIIPS Core Values

• Cultivating and supporting the international diversity of our members.
• Fostering the diversity of our members’ backgrounds, profession and business offerings.
• Providing professional development opportunities to help our members run their businesses and profession successfully.
• Providing equitable and inclusive benefits for our membership and supporting these initiatives across a wide variety of industries.
• Demonstrating respect, integrity, responsibility, honesty, fairness, and transparency in our profession and within our organization.
• Nurturing a collegial, non-competitive community of colleagues.

IIIPS Members

Members are part of an international ecosystem of independent business owners, researchers, academics and professionals across a wide variety of industries, services and geographies. As the leading voice of the independent professionals and scholars, IIIPS provides essential resources for members located in over 20 countries around the world.

IIIPS Objectives

• Advance the knowledge and understanding of the various skilled professions.
• Promote and maintain high professional and ethical standards among its members.
• Encourage independent professionals and scholar to assemble to discuss common issues.
• Promote the interchange of information among independent professionals, scholars and various organizations.
• Keep the public informed about the various skilled professions and of the responsibilities of professional and scholars.

IIIPS Focus

IIIPS works closely with database distributors, producers, and other providers to ensure that the needs of its members are considered.
Since June 6, 1987, IIIPS mission, vision, and values have illustrated our commitment to cultivating a supportive and welcoming community.
We value the diversity of our members and their respective profession. This combination strengthens us individually and collectively as we embrace the varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences we each bring to IIIPS.

Professional Education and Certification

• Goal: Offer industry-relevant certification and training to meet global workforce demands.
• Key Actions:
o Launch certification tracks for entry-level, intermediate, and expert professionals.
o Partner with institutions, organisations and companies for curriculum mapping and professional development.
o Offer hybrid learning (in-person and online).

Research, Policy, and Advocacy

• Goal: Become a thought leader on policy, ethics, and technology.
• Key Actions:
o Establish a Research and Policy Center.
o Publish an annual report on trends and innovations in Africa and globally.
o Host expert forums and whitepaper publications.

Capacity Building and Workforce Development

• Goal: Build a diverse pipeline of professionals and scholars, especially in underrepresented regions and communities.
• Key Actions:
o Create scholarships and mentorship programs.
o Launch youth-focused career programs.
o Develop vocational tracks for technicians and non-degree professionals.

Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement

• Goal: Collaborate with governments, academia, industry, and international bodies to equip members.
• Key Actions:
o Sign MOUs with alliances and standard bodies.
o Partner with local governments on national campaigns.
o Establish a corporate advisory board.

Institutional Growth and Governance

• Goal: Ensure strong leadership, operational efficiency, and sustainable funding.
• Key Actions:
o Implement transparent governance policies.
o Develop an internal monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework.
o Diversify revenue through training, consultancy, memberships, and grants.

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