Become a Certified Business Consultant (Cert. BC). Be transformed from Micro-Entrepreneur Level to Semi-Skilled, Skilled and to Professional Level.
The Institute of Certified Business Consultants (ICBC), Nigeria is a non-profit professional body for business professionals from all fields of learning — with a growing global presence, a strong focus on professional values and high ethical standards, and real opportunities for study and career advancement in business consulting.
Our partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the Technology Incubation Center (TIC), South-West Zone, exists to further enhance entrepreneurship development across the country.
An affiliate of ICBC Canada and USA, with discounted study routes through three further partner institutions abroad.
Parent affiliation — shared standards and worldwide membership recognition.
A 100% online Mini MBA, plus further discounted routes for ICBC members.
Several courses available to members at discounted tuition.
President & CEO of Windsor University in the United States
57th President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and former President of the Association of Accountancy Bodies in West Africa (ABWA)
Former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation and Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives in Lagos State
Founder and Chief Consultant of B. Adedipe Associates Limited (BAA Consult)
Executive Director of the University of Lagos Business School (ULBS)
Director, Informal Sector & Special Duties- Lagos State Internal Revenue Service
Group Vice President – GHRM (Global Human Resource Management) at Sunflag
Strategic Institution Builder-CEO Edgewater Advisory Services Limited & WealthCraftCo
(The Mardanni Gabas ZauZau)
From students to seasoned fellows — there’s a membership level designed for where you are in your journey.
Master’s / PGD with 15 years’ post-graduate experience
Master’s / PGD with 10 years’ post-graduate experience
B.Sc / HND with 5 years’ post-graduate experience
B.Sc / HND with 2 years’ post-graduate experience
Registered with the CAC and in business for 5 years
Proof of enrolment at a higher institution
Organisation promoting business, in working relationship with ICBC
Based on achievement and contribution to business in Nigeria
Everything the Institute runs is aimed at one outcome: turning ambition into certified, practical business skill.
Structured routes from Foundation through Professional level, leading to Certified Business Consultant status.
In-house and open training across finance, HR, sales, procurement, leadership and more — delivered where and when you need it.
Fellow, Full, Associate, Graduate, Corporate and Honorary designations, verified against clear qualification criteria.
Practical routes for artisans, traders and craft men and women — modern techniques, record keeping and market access.
Publication of business journals and applied research that keeps consulting practice current for the Nigerian market.
Seminars, conferences and one-to-one business clinics that put our multidisciplinary faculty to work on your problem.
The Cert. BC (Certified Business Consultant) designation is granted by the global Council of ICBC USA/Canada — one of the most respected professional credentials in business consulting worldwide.
From first-time entrepreneurs to sitting directors, the Institute’s training focus is built around eight audiences — because a country’s growth can’t be left to graduates alone.
Workplace expectations and entrepreneurship skills for job-ready, job-creating graduates.
Modern techniques, record keeping, funding sources and export opportunities.
Catch them young — exposure to business models before graduation.
Coaching toward self-employment and job creation for others.
Modern business philosophy and a global network through seminars.
Productivity today and a coached plan for retirement enterprise.
Staff training discounts and access to quarterly newsletters.
Modern-day politicking and the role of politicians in nation-building.
Two routes in: direct membership by qualification and experience, or our Foundation → Intermediate → Professional education route. Either way, you leave with the Cert.BC and a global network behind your name.