To register as a Student Member of the Certified Institute of Business Entrepreneurs (CIBE), an applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate of a recognized College, Polytechnic, or University, or its equivalent.

Student membership is valid for a maximum period of three (3) years, within which the student member is expected to progress to Associate Membership of CIBE through the prescribed certification or examination pathway.

Entry Requirements

1. Student Membership Fee & Registration: $50 (USD)
2. Provisional Admission Letter, Statement of Result, or Discharge/Completion Certificate
3. Letter from the institution confirming enrollment and/or a valid Student Identification Card

Benefits of Student Membership

CIBE Student Members enjoy access to a wide range of professional development programs, learning resources, and networking opportunities, including:

– Entrepreneurial training and capacity-building programs
– Discounts on professional certification and entrepreneurship courses
– Access to local and international networking opportunities
– Participation in seminars, workshops, and entrepreneurship summits
– Access to CIBE digital newsletters, publications, and learning resources

An applicant may become an Associate Member of the Certified Institute of Business Entrepreneurs (CIBE) either by Examination or by Exemption.

1. Membership by Examination

Qualified applicants include Student Members of CIBE or graduates of business-, management-, entrepreneurship-, finance-, accounting-, or technology-related disciplines from recognized Colleges, Polytechnics, or Universities, who have less than ten (10) years post-graduation experience and do not yet hold a recognized professional qualification.

Entry Requirements
– Certified copies of graduate/postgraduate certificates (not applicable to student members).
– Photocopied or scanned copy of receipt evidencing payment into the Institute’s designated bank account (for offline payment).

Fees

Registration & Processing Fee (not applicable to student members) – $50
Examination Fee – $150
Total – $200

The professional examination courses to be written are:

i. Entrepreneurial & Business Applications
ii. Financial & Digital Tools for Business
iii. Innovation, Risk & Forensic Business Practices
iv. Contemporary Business Issues & Digital Entrepreneurship

The four (4) courses are written together in a 120-minute examination consisting of 200 multiple-choice questions.

CIBE professional examinations are conducted four (4) times yearly (quarterly), usually within the last week of each quarter. The examination portal will be opened for a 24-hour window on the scheduled examination day.

Pass Mark
A candidate must score a minimum of 100 marks out of 200 (50%) or above to pass the examination.

Candidates who successfully pass the examination are awarded the Associate Certified Business Entrepreneur (ACBE) designation only after approval of the Certificate of Membership by the CIBE Board.

Re-taking the Examination
Candidates who score below the pass mark may re-sit the examination by re-registering and paying a discounted examination fee of $100 (USD).

Score Report
A preliminary pass/fail score report will be issued immediately upon completion of the examination and also sent to the candidate’s registered email address.

Course Award
Upon successful completion of the professional examination and attainment of the required pass mark, candidates will receive a Certificate of Associate Membership, subject to approval by the CIBE Board.

2. Membership by Exemption (Associate)

Applicants who possess recognized professional qualifications in business, management, entrepreneurship, finance, accounting, or related disciplines may apply for direct Associate Membership by Exemption. Such applicants are required to complete a mandatory practical refresher course as part of the certification process.

Entry Requirements

i. Certified copies of graduate/postgraduate certificates
ii. Recognized Professional Certificate(s)
iii. Photocopied or scanned copy of receipt evidencing payment into the Institute’s designated bank account (for offline payment)

Upon verification by the Institute, the applicant shall pay a total sum of $300 (Three Hundred US Dollars), broken down as follows:

Membership Fee – $250
Refresher Course Fee – $50
Total – $300

An annual subscription fee of $20 (USD) or its local currency equivalent is payable by every Associate Member of CIBE.

Course Award

Upon successful completion of the Refresher Course, applicants will be issued a Certificate of Associate Membership, subject to the approval of the CIBE Board.

Intending Fellows of the Certified Institute of Business Entrepreneurs (CIBE) must be nominated by an existing Fellow of the Institute or recommended by a member of the Governing Council. The nominee must have attained significant professional recognition in their field of expertise, demonstrated through industry leadership, media recognition, notable citations, awards of excellence, or sustained outstanding performance over a minimum period of five (5) years.

In addition, the nominee must be a member of a recognized professional body and is required to complete a compulsory online practical refresher course as part of the Fellowship certification process.

Entry Requirements

i. Certified copies of graduate and/or postgraduate certificates
ii. Recognized Professional Certificate(s)
iii. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae

For Offline Payment

– Photocopied or scanned copy of receipt evidencing payment into the Institute’s designated bank account

Applicants are required to pay a total sum of $500 (Five Hundred US Dollars), broken down as follows:

Membership Fee – $450
Refresher Course Fee – $50
Total – $500

An annual subscription fee of $20 (USD) or its local currency equivalent is payable by every Fellow of CIBE.

Course Award

Upon successful completion of the compulsory Refresher Course, applicants will be awarded a Certificate of Fellowship, subject to the approval of the CIBE Governing Board.

CIBE Selection committee for Fellowship membership:
1. Prof Paul Adejola
2. Josh Noguera
3. Dr. Ebenezer Ogunyinka
4. Dr Lambe Isaac
5. Mr Tolu Oralusi