Categories of Membership
- Associate Member (AIEPCHM): This is the first level of graded membership that confers designatory letters upon an individual. You must have a minimum of Degree/HND with 1-3 years of work experience to apply.
- Full Member (MIEPCHM) : This is the second level of graded membership that confers designatory letters upon an individual. You must have a minimum of Degree/HND with 4 years of work experience to apply.
- Senior Member (SIEPCHM) : This is the Third level of graded membership that confers designatory letters upon an individual. You must have a minimum of Degree/HND with 6 years of work experience to apply.
- Fellow (FIEPCHM) : This is the fourth level of graded membership that confers designatory letters upon an individual. You must have a minimum of Degree/HND with 8 years of work experience to apply.
- Research Fellow (RFIEPCHM) : This is the fifth level of graded membership that confers designatory letters upon an individual. You must have a minimum of M.Sc with 10 years of work experience to apply.
- Doctoral Fellow (DFIEPCHM) : This is the sixth level of graded membership that confers designatory letters upon an individual. You must have a minimum of M.Sc with 12 years of work experience to apply.
- Distinguished Fellow Plus Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa) (Dr. DFIEPCHM) : This is the seventh and final level of graded membership that confers designatory letters upon an individual. You must have a minimum of M.Sc with 15 years of work experience to apply. Honorary PhD is issued by the Institute.
- Coporate Member: Applicants must be business corporations, development agencies, non for profit organizations, academic institutions and bilateral organizations operating in the Nigeria.
Courses offered by IEPCHM
- Certificate and Diploma Courses :IEPCHM offers the best certificate programs independently, which are designed to expand your knowledge, add skills to your portfolio, enhance understanding and develop competence required to stay ahead in the competitive job market.
- Top Up Degree : To help you excel in your careers and add positively to the cardinal education, IEPCHM in affilation with partner Universities offers elaborated Top Up Degree program. We have designed these programs to help you obtain University Degree and make you shine in your academia as well as augment your career.
- Master's Degree : Graduating with a Master’s degree from our partner universities, you are certainly moving a step forward towards unmatched success bearing excellent pool of skills and hands-on knowledge gained by studying some of the most credible and distinctive courses being taught by some of the most well-known names in the industry and the best in their fields.
- Doctorate Degree : The Doctorate (PhD) degree program being offered by IEPCHM in affilation with partner Universities is very famous for its credibility and the learned individuals it produce. This program provides the correct mix of theory details and advanced research education providing the student with the best hands-on experience and knowledge about the field of interest to excel in their careers.
About IEPCHM
Institute of Event planning, Catering and Hospitality Management
The Institute of Event planning, Catering and Hospitality Management is established by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as an independent research, not-for profit, nonpartisan membership and global professional organization for the development, adaption and promotion of Event planning, Catering and Hospitality Management best practices at organizational, grass-root, national, regional and global levels.
The Institute of Event planning, Catering and Hospitality Management has been established to provide an opportunity for individuals who already work or wish to work in the Events, Catering and Hospitality Sectors to gain professional recognition, and to enhance their profile, skills and knowledge.
The Institute provides a route to professional recognition, to champion and develop the role of events, Catering and Hospitality professionals and raise awareness worldwide.
The Institute will support events, Catering and Hospitality professionals in providing real-time information and resources together with appropriate continuing professional development programmes to meet their needs. The Institute will also provide a forum for the provision of fresh ideas and information together with opportunities for debate.
Our Mission
To champion and develop the events, Catering and Hospitality professions for the benefit of business, education, community and society.
Our Vision
To be the Champion for Events, Catering and Hospitality Professionals across the diverse and dynamic sector and to provide opportunities for learning and development.
Our Values
- Honesty: – Openness, fairness and transparency in everything we do.
- Integrity: – Ensuring appropriate and ethical decisions are made at all times that reflect the best qualities of the profession.
- Professionalism: – Operating at the highest standard, encompassing strong ethical, moral and honest behaviours and accountability.
- Sustainability: – Developing and delivering our work in a sustainable way and inspiring others to do the same.
- Collaboration:– Working together as a global community of events, catering and hospitality professionals, developing new practices, generating opportunities, and overcoming challenges.

