Institute for Professional Business Developers and Entrepreneurs (Nigeria) IPBDEN trains, certifies, licence, inspires and empower business developers, business administrators, business managers, business owners, and entrepreneurs through our professional educational training such as workshops, seminars, symposium, conferences, for members and non-members to encourage human capital development, skill acquisitions, management skills, knowledge, business ethics, business laws, and practices so as to enhance, grow and develop entrepreneurial businesses.
Professional mentoring is the process by which an individual – usually either a student, recent graduate, or working professional – guides or is guided by another professional. Aiding career progression; mentors can offer advice, support, and assistance, with prior knowledge and experience in a wide range of topics and scenarios. Mentoring can take place both internally, in the workplace, and additionally, often, in a wider capacity with other companies, industries, and sectors.
Who Should Be Mentored?
A large majority of the most senior and successful professionals will have one or more mentors, supporting them through their career. Mentoring is by no means limited to senior professionals though. In fact, mentoring can be of benefit to individuals at any level. Often, being mentored at university and graduate level can help individuals to secure their first role and help them to develop their knowledge and understanding of an industry, company or sector Having advice from a more experienced professional can be of extreme benefit at a junior level, where there are often a lot of new challenges to face and things to learn.
The IPBDEN Professional Mentorship Programme (IPMP) is a unique program that partners IPBDEN undergraduate, students, trainees, SMBI members, etc with business professionals on a local and national level. The program’s mission is to enhance business education, knowledge, skills and practice by offering hands-on learning, professional skills development, leadership opportunities, and a sense of connection and community amongIPBDEN trainees , and corporate partners. IPMP mentors prepare and inspire our students to become the next generation of strong business leaders.
Prerequisites for participation in the programme
Must have undergone a certification training programme of the institute.
Must be a member of the institute
Must have to apply and sign the policy agreement of the programme
What is Professional Mentoring?