The Institute of Data Processing Management (IDPM) of Nigeria is one of the leading and fastest growing professional bodies in Nigeria. As a result, IDPM certificates are in high demand for admission into various levels (Degree, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Degree programmes) in various disciplines (Management-related and Computer-related courses) in various tertiary institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, etc) in Nigeria and abroad. With the aid of qualified, experienced and competent graduate lecturers, as well as very conducive learning environment; the practical-based training of IDPM of Nigeria equips candidates with the requisites to meet with the demand of this age of computer and information technology.
The Institute of Data Processing Management (IDPM) of Nigeria 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.
