INSTITUTE OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
AND MARKETING STRATEGY
About IPDMS
The Institute of Product Development and Marketing Strategy (IPDMS) was 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 Product Development and Marketing Strategy best practices at organizational, grass-root, national, regional and global levels.
The aim of Institute of Product Development and Marketing Strategy (IPDMS) is to strengthening capabilities for design, development, management and marketing of innovative products, services and systems.
Institute of Product Development and Marketing Strategy (IPDMS) have identified a need to enhance product development capabilities for manufacturing industries through research and education. This is driven by the dynamics of global marketplaces, shorter product lifecycles, multifunctional complex systems, radical advancements in technologies, and concern for sustainable development. These conditions fundamentally challenge established theory and practice in product development, as well as their successful marketing.
MEMBERSHIP OF IPDMS
DISTINGUISHED FELLOW PLUS HONRARY PHD
This is the highest level of professional recognition by the Institute. Procedure for this award is constantly reviewed to project the highest professional standards. Applicants must M.Sc with a mininum of 15 years of work experience. Honorary PhD is issued by the Institute.
DOCTORAL FELLOW
The Council of Institute of Product Development and Marketing Strategy confer Doctoral Fellow on Persons who have been in Product Development and Marketing Strategy for at least 12 years and who are adjudged to be eligible by qualification and experience with an M.Sc.
RESEARCH FELLOW
The Council of Institute of Product Development and Marketing Strategy confer Research Fellow on Persons who have been in Product Development and Marketing Strategy for at least 10 years and who are adjudged to be eligible by qualification and experience with an M.Sc.
FELLOW MEMBER
The Council of Institute of Product Development and Marketing Strategy confer Fellow on Persons who have been in Product Development and Marketing Strategy for at least 8 years and who are adjudged to be eligible by qualification and experience with HND/B.Sc.
SENIOR MEMBER
The Council of Institute of Product Development and Marketing Strategy confer Senior Member on Persons who have been in Product Development and Marketing Strategy for at least 6 years and who are adjudged to be eligible by qualification and experience with HND/B.Sc.
FULL MEMBER
The Council of Institute of Product Development and Marketing Strategy confer Full Member on Persons who have been in Product Development and Marketing Strategy for at least 4 years and who are adjudged to be eligible by qualification and experience with HND/B.Sc.
ASSOCIATE MEMBER
The Council of Institute of Product Development and Marketing Strategy confer Associate Member on Persons who have been in Product Development and Marketing Strategy for at least 1 year and who are adjudged to be eligible by qualification and experience with HND/B.Sc.
CORPORATE MEMBER
The Council of Institute of Product Development and Marketing Strategy confer Corporate Member on businesses, development agencies, non for profit organizations, academic institutions and bilateral organizations who have contributed positively to advancement of the core values of the Institute.
Institute of Product Development and Marketing Strategy
research and education
Excellence in research and education is needed to lead the transition of product development and marketing. In parallel, advancements through digitalization, automation, additive, and instant manufacturing provide new opportunities to develop products and services. These advancements and associated resources need to be thoroughly understood and included into product development practices for developers with manufacturing output to maintain their leading positions.
IPDMS COURSES
