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About the GAFM® – Global Academy of Finance & ManagementGlobal Accreditation & RecognitionsThe GAFM International Board of Standards is recognized through: SIS Sanction with Accreditation from the IAS International Accreditation Service (US), ECLBS (Europe and Middle East education accreditation), QAHE (an international higher and professional education accreditor), MACCA (the European accreditation alliance for professional programs), and the AABFS, the Arab Academy for Banking & Financial Sciences, which recognizes external certifications. GAFM® is the first U.S.-based certification body in business and finance to achieve:
Accreditations The GAFM is the 1st Body in the world to have a Wealth Management Certification Accredted by the Largest Democracy in the World.
Accreditation Agency AllianceGAFM® maintains an academic alliance with ACBSP and is a founding member of the CHEA International Quality Group initiative. We work with over 1,000 accredited business schools and approved providers across 100+ nations with our alliances with Accreditation Agencies on Standards for Business Schools GAFM® and the IBS International Board of Standards also hold recognition or accreditation from ECLBS, QAHE, IOAS, MACCA, and SIS Sanctioning (IAS Accredited), and have held past accreditations from TÜV and ESQ. The GAFM® International Board of Standards is also:
Academic Alliances & Department of Education Recognition For more than twenty years, GAFM® IBS has supported major U.S. and international academic standards, including:
GAFM® is a Charter Member of the Department of Education Recognized International Quality Group Memorandum of Affiliation. U.S. Federal Executive Order 13932 – Skills Over DegreesUnder Executive Order 13932, the U.S. Government recognizes skills-based qualifications and accredited training as equivalents to degrees for federal hiring. GAFM® / IBS / AAPM certifications—built on accredited education, examinations, and professional competency— align directly with federal priorities emphasizing skills, experience, and professional certification. Certification Eligibility PathwaysIf you hold accredited degrees, diplomas, licenses, or government-recognized qualifications, you may already qualify for a GAFM® designation. We offer certifications in:
Our standards require:
All certifications adhere to governmental and related accredited program standards. History & FoundingThe GAFM® was founded in 1996 by executives, professors, and industry experts associated with the Graduate Leadership Society. Our mission has remained constant: to raise global standards in business education, ethics, assessment, and professional certification. Since inception, GAFM® was the first to promote double accredited graduate standards in business, law, finance, management, and leadership development. Accreditations, Licenses & International SanctionsThe GAFM® / IBS International Board of Standards holds the following certifications and recognitions: ISO Certifications
Standards Council & MembershipThe GAFM® Standards Council awards board certifications to professionals who complete:
Candidates may apply for:
Apply Now to join the Academy and Be Certified. Media RecognitionGAFM® and its certifications have been featured in: Barron’s, Financial Times, FOX, Wall Street Journal, NBC, CBS, ABC, Schwab, Goldman Sachs publications, Rolling Stone, Yahoo Finance, Investopedia, Daily Mirror, GlassDoor, Forbes, Indeed Editorial, Hindu Business, CIO.com, The Week, Morningstar, MSNBC, Investor Daily, El Norte Mexico, China Daily, Arab News, The Tribune, United Nations publications, U.S. Government communications, Nigerian Post and more. GAFM/AAFM/AAPM recognized by more than 1/2 the worlds population. Based on current (circa 2024/2025) population estimates for the regions you listed, your company's recognition covers a population base of well over 3.2 Billion people. Here is a breakdown of the population represented by the nations and major bodies that recognize your certifications:
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