Membership

Benefits of Membership

Professional Development

  • Certifications: Access to ICBPO certifications to enhance career prospects.
  • Training and Workshops: Opportunities to attend training programs and workshops to stay updated on industry trends.
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Support in meeting CPD requirements through various resources.

Networking and Community

  • Membership Directory: Access to a directory of ICBPO members for networking purposes.
  • Industry Events: Opportunities to attend conferences, seminars, and networking events.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Platform to connect with industry peers and share best practices.

Career Advancement

  • Career Guidance: Access to career counseling and job placement services.
  • Professional Recognition: Recognition of expertise through membership and certifications.
  • Industry Influence: Opportunities to contribute to industry standards and policies.

Business Support

  • Business Resources: Access to business tools, templates, and research.
  • Industry Insights: Stay informed about industry trends and market developments.
  • Business Opportunities: Potential access to business opportunities and partnerships.

Membership Levels

ICBPO Certification aims to set industry standards for outsourcing and related professions. It supports professional development and contributes to enhancing market competitiveness and economic growth by fostering a skilled workforce in the business process outsourcing sector.
When applying for ICBPO membership, the Council evaluates an applicant’s qualifications and employment experience. Membership includes various grades, and members can progress to higher grades as they gain more experience and skills. Membership includes various grades:

Associate Business Process Outsourcing (BPA)

Designatory Letters: BPA

Experience: 0-3 years, OND/HND/B.Sc.

Benefits: Access to research, reports, trends, and a supportive community.

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Specialist Business Process Outsourcing (BPS)

Designatory Letters:       

Experience: 4-5 years, supervisory role, HND/B.Sc./Masters.

Benefits: Enhanced knowledge, leadership skills, community access.

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Expert Business Process Outsourcing (BPE)

Designatory Letters: BPE

Experience: 7 years, Senior Manager, Associate program completion, B.Sc./HND

Benefits: Workshops, productivity enhancement, innovation.

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Manager Business Process Outsourcing (BPM)

Designatory Letters: BPM

Experience: 10 years, Top-Level Manager, Associate program completion, B.Sc./HND/Masters.

Benefits: Advanced professional impact, community access.

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Fellow Business Process Outsourcing (FBPO)

Designatory Letters: FBPO

Experience: This advanced certification is awarded to select individuals at the discretion of the ICBPO Governing Council.

Benefits: Advanced professional impact, community access

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The required qualifications may be increased or decreased depending on the relevant qualifications of the individual.

Apply to Join

To apply for ICBPO Professional Membership online, please click

For the downloadable ICBPO Professional Membership Form, click here. Complete the form and return it to the ICBPO Secretariat at the address below. You can also download the ICBPO Membership Brochure.

The Register,

Institute for Certified Business Process Outsourcing Professionals:

6 Olusoji Idowu St, Ilupeju 100261, Lagos

Web: www.icbpo.org

Email: info@icbpo.org

Tel: +234 (0) 8090219102

Code of Conduct for ICBPO Members

The Code of Conduct sets out the professional standards required by ICBPO as a condition of membership. It applies to all members, regardless of their membership grade, the role they fulfill, or the jurisdiction where they are employed or discharge their contractual obligations. This Code governs the conduct of individuals as Business Process and Shared Services Professionals. Members are expected to exercise their own judgment (reasonably justified) to meet the requirements of the Code and seek advice if in doubt.

Guiding Principles

All members of the Institute, in pursuing the profession of business process and shared services, shall:

Maintain and demonstrate professional knowledge, competence, and ethical behavior through continuous development and insightful service in all business, professional, and personal activities.

Discharge duties and responsibilities with fairness, establishing, maintaining, and developing business relationships based on confidence, trust, and respect.

Represent the profession and respect the laws of the land.

Promote and boost acceptable processes while exhibiting personal leadership as a role model for maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Ensure that professional judgment is not compromised nor perceived as being compromised because of bias or undue influence from others.

Breaches of the Code of Conduct

If a member of ICBPO becomes aware of any breach of this Code of Conduct by another member, they are obligated to notify ICBPO. Breaches of the Code of Conduct may also be brought to the attention of ICBPO by non-members. Any breach of the Code of Conduct brought to the attention of ICBPO, or of which ICBPO becomes aware, will be considered under the Institute’s Disciplinary procedures.

Correspondence in connection with this Code of Conduct should be directed to:

Institute for Certified Business Process Outsourcing Professionals

6 Olusoji Idowu St, Ilupeju 100261, Lagos

Web: www.icbpo.org

Email: info@icbpo.org

Tel: +234 (0) 8090219102