African Institute of International Development Professionals
A professional home for development leaders and practitioners.
iDevPro-Africa is a professional body for global development professionals working across the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and committed to community and African development.
We advance competence, efficiency and excellence through professional standards, certification, capacity building, research, implementation science and ethical practice.
Vision
To be the leading African institute for global development professionals with the highest level of competence, efficiency and excellence.
Mission
A global centre of excellence offering academic training, capacity building and professional certification, promoting best practice through innovation and evidence-based strategies in Africa.
Our mandate
Strengthening the development profession.
Standards & ethics
Set and promote the knowledge, skills and ethical standards expected of development professionals and registered members.
Professional regulation
Advance responsible development activity and practice among professionals and partners across Africa.
Learning & certification
Support members and non-members through leadership and development education, professional grades, induction, examinations and continuing professional education.
Research & knowledge
Promote applied research, implementation science, publications and dissemination that improve development decisions and outcomes.
What we do
From professional recognition to practical impact.
The Institute connects professional development with the real needs of health, education, agriculture, the economy and communities.
- Professional membership, certification, professional grades and induction pathways.
- Short and long-term training, academic programmes, masterclasses, seminars, conferences, symposia and workshops.
- Mandatory continuing professional education to keep technical and non-technical skills current.
- Development consultancy, project design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning.
- Publications, policy dialogue and a global network of academics, development experts, institutions and partners.
- Volunteer placement and exchange opportunities that help graduates and middle managers gain experience.
Why become certified?
Benefits for members
- High-quality professional learning and guidance for career and recruitment readiness.
- Access to a broad network of academics and development experts across programmes and projects.
- Practical grounding in the project cycle, implementation science and professional development.
- Human-rights and legal-services outreach for members whose rights may be violated in development or humanitarian work.
- Continuing professional education through the College of Global Health, Leadership and Development Studies.
Continuing professional education
Learning throughout your career
Professional competence requires regular updating of knowledge, skills and abilities as technology, methods and working environments change.
iDevPro-Africa supports lifelong learning through seminars, workshops, training and recognised learning activities. These strengthen both technical and non-technical professional skills and help members maintain confidence, quality and public trust.
Continuing professional development is integral to the Institute's professional standards and certification culture.
Membership & professional grades
Choose a professional pathway
Direct entry is based on relevant qualifications and experience. Indirect entry combines prescribed learning and examination.
| Professional grade | Indicative eligibility | Published full payment |
|---|---|---|
| Diplomatic Fellow Global Development Professional (DFGDP) | Ambassadors, High Commissioners, embassy, UN and expatriate development professionals in Africa. | $602 / NGN 240,800 |
| Doctoral Fellow Global Development Professional (DrFGDP) | Doctorate/equivalent or 18+ years of sector experience with publications. | $452 / NGN 180,800 |
| Grand Fellow Global Development Professional (GFGDP) | Master's degree plus 10 years' experience, or graduate plus 15-17 years' experience. | $355 / NGN 142,000 |
| Fellow Certified Global Development Professional (FCGDP) | First degree, HND or NCE plus 7-10 years' experience. | $261.50 / NGN 104,600 |
| Certified Global Development Professional (CGDP) | Bachelor's degree, HND or NCE plus 4-6 years' experience. | $192.50 / NGN 77,000 |
| Associate Global Development Professional (AGDP) | Bachelor's degree, HND or NCE plus 0-3 years' experience. | $137.50 / NGN 55,000 |
| Undergraduate / Graduate Development Professional (UGDP/GGDP) | Student of higher learning or ND, degree, HND or NCE with NYSC, IT or volunteering experience. | $108 / NGN 43,200 |
The figures above relate to the published 2020-2021 fee schedule. Confirm active grades, fees, admission cycles and payment instructions with iDevPro Africa before applying.
African Institute of International Development Professionals
Professional standards for sustainable development practice.
iDevPro Africa is a professional body for global development professionals, advancing competence, efficiency and excellence through certification, capacity building, applied research and ethical practice.
Our Focus
We set standards of knowledge and skills, promote applied research and support lifelong continuing professional education.
What We Do
Professional services and opportunities
Research & Policy
Applied research, implementation science, publications and evidence-based policy engagement.
Professional Recognition
Membership, professional grades, induction and certification pathways for development professionals.
Knowledge & Events
Continuing professional education, workshops, conferences, seminars and knowledge dissemination.
Development Consultancy
Project design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and development advisory support.
Professional Membership
Membership pathways connect development professionals to a recognised body of practice, professional conduct and lifelong learning.
Standards & Ethics
We promote professional standards of knowledge, skills, competency and ethics to strengthen development practice.
Professional Grades
Professional grades, induction and certification support recognition, progression and accountability across the sector.
Knowledge for action
Research, learning and practice
iDevPro Africa supports the production and use of knowledge that improves development outcomes, from research and policy to implementation and evaluation.
Publications & Reports
Research publications, reports and knowledge products that inform practice and decision-making.
Conferences & Seminars
Professional forums for learning, networking, dissemination and discussion of current development issues.
Continuing Professional Education
Workshops, masterclasses and continuing education for professionals at every career stage.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Support for designing, tracking and learning from programmes, projects and development interventions.
Membership & professional grades
Certification pathways in the brochure
The Institute describes direct entry based on qualifications and experience, and indirect entry through prescribed training and examination.
| Professional grade | Indicative eligibility in brochure | Brochure full payment |
|---|---|---|
| Diplomatic Fellow Global Development Professional (DFGDP) | Ambassadors, High Commissioners, embassy, UN and expatriate development professionals in Africa. | $602 / NGN 240,800 |
| Doctoral Fellow Global Development Professional (DrFGDP) | Doctorate/equivalent or 18+ years of sector experience with publications. | $452 / NGN 180,800 |
| Grand Fellow Global Development Professional (GFGDP) | Master's degree plus 10 years' experience, or graduate plus 15-17 years' experience. | $355 / NGN 142,000 |
| Fellow Certified Global Development Professional (FCGDP) | First degree, HND or NCE plus 7-10 years' experience. | $261.50 / NGN 104,600 |
| Certified Global Development Professional (CGDP) | Bachelor's degree, HND or NCE plus 4-6 years' experience. | $192.50 / NGN 77,000 |
| Associate Global Development Professional (AGDP) | Bachelor's degree, HND or NCE plus 0-3 years' experience. | $137.50 / NGN 55,000 |
| Undergraduate / Graduate Development Professional (UGDP/GGDP) | Student of higher learning or ND, degree, HND or NCE with NYSC, IT or volunteering experience. | $108 / NGN 43,200 |
Important fee notice
The amounts above are reproduced exactly as listed in the supplied brochure and relate to its 2020-2021 schedule. They are not represented as current fees. Please contact iDevPro Africa to confirm active grades, admission cycles, fees and payment instructions before applying.