ABMA Global Sept 2011

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Student Magazine | Sept 2011

Global ABMA

The latest ABMA news

Celebrating 10 Yearsin Zimbabwe

ABMA Foundation Award

ABMA Regional Profile

And much more...

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE...



NEWS

Association of Business Managersand Administrators

Association of Business Managers& Administrators

Education Prompts Business Growth

President of the African Export-Import Bank,Jean-Louis Efra, announced on 14 Augustthat total African trade grew to $1 trillion in2010 from $200 billion in the early 90's. Mr.Efra spoke about the continuing growth ofeconomies across the continent as a result ofstable and increasingly prosperous economicand financial markets in the newlyestablished and effective democraticgovernments.

With an average GDP growth rate of 5% from2000 across Africa, economic growth in theregion has been significant enough to elevateZambia and Ghana into the World Bank's LowerMiddle Income Countries in the economicclassification system. In both Zambia and Ghana,aid accounts for a significantly lower proportionof government budgeting than it used to,suggesting that it is reaching the needy moredirectly and that governments’ increasinglyefficient democratic mechanisms are working

more effectively, financial stability being astrong basis for continuing positive social andpolitical change.

Economic growth has come from a range ofsocio-economic changes. Mr. Efra identified thatincreasing the contribution of entrepreneurs toAfrica's economic output and increasedinvestment in education has prompted Africa'sincreasing economic independence and stability.It comes as no surprise therefore that Mr. Efraannounced the impressive figures of growthduring his speech at the University of Nigeria.

The increasingly positive business environment isgiving entrepreneurs a higher chance of successin new business ventures as well as the ability toengage with young and mature professionals inemployment, allowing them to contribute at alllevels in the public and private sectors. Thediminishing reliance upon traditional academicpathways, up to and beyond degree level, means

that learners can add to their professionalknowledge and skills and play a part in theincreasingly positive economic outlook.

Source: www.allafrica.com

If you want to find out how you can enhanceyour career prospects by studying aninternationally recognised qualificationsfrom ABMA, email us ator visit the ABMA website to find out more

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ABMA Employee Training

ABMA is campaigning for better skills in theworkplace by discussing training

opportunities with employers worldwide,informing them of the latest professionaltraining opportunities available to theiremployees through studying ABMAQualifications at local institutions.

In order to increase the training standards andcommitment from employerstowards Continuous ProfessionalDevelopment (CPD), ABMA isproviding assistance to major

employers wishing to fund theiremployees' professionaldevelopment and, whereappropriate, use ABMAQualifications for vocational andprofessional training at in-housetraining facilities.

Vocational education is becomingthe leading choice all over the world amongstindustry experts and employers. The demand forrelevant, practical, skills based learning is

appealing to those employers who are committedto investing in their employees' futures and thefuture of their organisation.

ABMA has been providing Certificate, Diplomaand Advanced Diploma level qualifications in a

wide variety of institutes and colleges for manyyears and the high demand for ABMA

qualifications from professionals already inemployment shows that there are excellentopportunities for potential students to invest intheir future with the assistance of theiremployer.

ABMA Qualifications span a range of industrysectors including business,computing, engineering andhealth and social care. ABMA alsoworks closely with local standardssetting bodies to ensure that itsqualifications are available locallyin highly regarded and approvedABMA Affiliate Centers meaningthat every ABMA student canfocus on gaining a qualificationthat is respected and industryrelevant, safe in the knowledgethat their new skills will help

drive their career forward.

If you would like more information on how

undertaking an ABMA Qualification can help yourcareer, or would like to discuss how ABMA canhelp provide your staff with relevant trainingthat surpasses industry standards, please submitan enquiry to the ABMA website or contact ABMAat [email protected]

Interview with Gift

How did your employer respond to your ABMA Qualification?

Would you recommend ABMA Qualifications to other students?

Nakazwe Chanda - Stanbic Bank, Zambia.

My employers have been impressed by the qualifications I have attained byABMA. My ABMA qualification has helped me to be recognised by one of themost successful financial institutions in Zambia. I have not only beenrecognised for my achievement but I am also gaining knowledge. From here Iknow that I can reach even greater heights.

I would recommend ABMA Qualifications to other students. Studying with theABMA has broadened my way of thinking and made me understand how someorganisations perform in their marketing strategies, this understanding hashelped me to develop my marketing skills.

To read the full interview, visit the ‘Life After ABMA’ section of the ABMA website at .www.abma.uk.com







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10 Years of ABMA at Ranche House College

Ranche House College became an ABMAAffiliate Centre in 2001 following a visit to

the college by the ABMA Senior ExecutiveAlan Hodson. As with Ranche House College,ABMA is a non-profit making awardingorganisation that is committed to givingstudents value for money, meaning thatstudents can obtain an internationallyrecognised qualification in Zimbabwe at avery affordable price.

The first programme to be offered by RancheHouse College in 2001 was Clearing, Forwarding

and Shipping Management which is still verymuch in demand with freight and shippingcompanies who employ our ABMA students uponcompletion of their studies. Such companiesinclude Manica Zimbabwe Limited, SpeedlinkLimited, Freight World and the MediterraneanShipping Company. Some of our students areemployed in the region’s ports in South Africaand Mozambique.

Other ABMA programmes offered at the collegeare Leisure and Tourism Management, BusinessManagement, Journalism and Media Studies,Community Development and Public Relations.The Principal's visit to ABMA Headquarters inDecember 2010 resulted in the expansion of therange of programmes to include ComputerEngineering, Computing and Information Systemsand HIV/AIDS Management.

One of the many advantages with ABMAqualifications is the 4 examination series every

year in March, June, September and December,leading to more flexible options for students.Ranche House College is also flexible in thatstudents can enrol for day, evening and weekendclasses, so as to cater for those in employment,as well as high school leavers.

Some of our students who have excelled in theirexaminations have received ABMA OutstandingAchievement Awards against worldwidecompetition. The first recipient, Adlight

Chandipwisa, received her award from Dr.Washington Mbizvo, the Permanent Secretary inthe Minstry of Higher and Tertiary Educationduring the college's Graduation Ceremony in2010. She is employed by the University ofZimbabwe in collaboration with the University ofSan Francisco California project.

Other award winners are Maqhawe Masiye andMunyaradzi Mupoperi. There is also BlessingDzvairo who received the award in Leisure andTourism Management and is currently doing hisinternship at the Chinhoyi University ofTechnology Hotel School.

Munyaradzi Mupoperi (left) and Maqhawe Masiye (right)displaying their ABMA Outstanding Achievement Awards

Adlight Chandipira receiving her award from Secretary for Higher and Tertiary Education, Dr. Washington Mbizvo.



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Ranche House sees its role as preparing studentsto live in a globalised knowledge society andmeeting the changing needs of the world ofwork. The ABMA international qualificationsenable the college to fulfil its role.

The college is justifiably proud of its longassociation with ABMA and the two organisations

are geared to even greater levels of associationin the next decade.

This article has been written by Ms. KateRamushu, Principal of Ranche House College, and was published in Newsday, a leading ZimbabweanDaily newspaper.

ABMA would like to thank all the companies andorganisations, such as AMG Global, thatexpressed their congratulations to both ABMA andRanche House College on ten successful yearsworking together. We are certain that formerABMA students will continue to thrive at AMG.

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISEDQUALIFICATIONS AVAILABLE TO STUDY

www.abma.uk.com

“Vocational Qualifications, Our Strength, Your Future...” ABMA is an internationally recognised awarding organisation based in the UK that offers Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diplomalevel qualifications which allow you to access a successful career across a wide range of professional disciplines and industry sectors.

ABMA’s internationally recognised qualifications are considered to be a benchmark for training excellence whilst also providing superbvalue to our thousands of students worldwide.

Register for an ABMA programme by speaking to the ABMA Co-ordinator at your local ABMA Affiliate Centre or email us [email protected]

Business Management Human Resource Management

Marketing Management

Clearing, Forwarding and Shipping Management

Computer Engineering

HIV/AIDS Management

Public Relations

Entrepreneurship

Leisure and Tourism Management

Computing and Information Systems

Community Development

Journalism and Media Studies

Quote from the ABMASenior Executive, Mr. AlanHodson

“ABMA has been offering internationally

recognised qualifications at RancheHouse College for 10 years. In that time,a great many students at the collegehave seen their future prospectsenhanced to a level previouslyconsidered unachievable, largely thanksto the experience and dedication of thestaff at Ranche House College and thequality of the ABMA Qualifications theydeliver.

Ranche House College, its students andits staff can feel proud of thecommitment they have shown toimproving education in the region andwith the continued support of ABMA, wefeel certain that this institution, andindeed its students, will continue to gofrom strength to strength.

We wish all Ranche House students

continued success in their studies andwe look forward to watching ABMAstudents flourish at the college over thenext 10 years and beyond.”

Blessings Dzvairo displaying his certificate and award forhis achievements in Leisure and Tourism Management



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Want to study for an ABMA Certificate butdon't meet the necessary requirements? The

ABMA Foundation Award will give you thatopportunity.

An ABMA Foundation Award is an accessqualification which, once completed successfully,will allow you to continue your studies at ABMACertificate level giving you the chance tobroaden your professional knowledge and skillsand start you on the path to realising your careerambitions.

If you do not meet the ABMA Entry Requirementsfor Certificate level, the Foundation Award,which requires no formal previous learning, is alow cost and time saving qualification thatensures you meet the entry requirements forCertificate level outlined below:

The ABMA Foundation Award will teach you thefundamental features of business includingprinciples of business communication and how toapply numerical skills in problem solving. You willalso be able to use and apply business processes

in an office environment.

ABMA Foundation Award

Developing professional knowledge and skills thatwill enhance your career prospects is an

important first step in your professionaldevelopment. The ABMA Foundation Award willprovide you with the skills necessary to embarkon an interesting and relevant study in a widevariety of qualifications across numerous industrysectors, helping you to invest in your future andcontinuing your professional development.

If you want to embark on an internationallyrecognised ABMA Qualification but do not havethe prerequisites for study, the below illustrationshows just how the ABMA Foundation Award

opens doors otherwise closed:

An ABMA Foundation Award

Four GCSEs at Grade D or above, including English

A BTEC First Diploma or Certificate at NQF level 2

An NVQ Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject

A recognised qualification equivalent to the above

ABMA will considergranting exemptions tothose candidates whocan demonstrate theyhave studied the samesubject material withinan alternativeprogramme or have the

required workexperience.

Diploma

FoundationAward

Certificate

AdvancedDiploma

CareerPath

University(With exemptionswhere applicable)

Student can enteremployment with a broaderknowledge of their chosensubject area.

ABMA Advanced Diploma can becompleted at a later date whilstemployed.

Student can enter employmentwith a wide understanding ofcomplex concepts in their chosensubject area demonstrated withpractical experience making thestudent very appealing toemployers.

Student can enteremployment having learnt thefundamentals of their chosensubject area.

ABMA Diploma can be completedat a later date whilst employed.

Student does not meetCertificate entryrequirements

Student meetsCertificate entryrequirements

ABMA Progression Chart



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ABMA Regional News: Southern Africa

ABMA Qualifications have been available throughout Africa for many years now. Students incountries such as Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Kenya have been

benefiting from undertaking an ABMA Qualification since their launch and ABMA is proud to seethe success former students have experienced. This same success has led to many students inother regions wishing to undertake a qualification that is highly regarded by industry.

One such region in which ABMA is receiving constant enquiries from prospective students is South Africa,Lesotho and Swaziland. ABMA is now working with a select number of institutions in these areas toensure these students have an opportunity to study an internationally recognised qualification.

Here we look at ABMA's affiliate institutions in the regions surrounding South Africa and how we provideinternationally recognised vocational and professional qualifications to school leavers and establishedprofessionals looking to advance their careers in Southern Africa.

Swaziland

The demand for ABMA Qualifications in Swaziland has led to theestablishment of several ABMA affiliates at a range of trainingproviders including consultancies, colleges and privateinstitutions.

The full a range of ABMA Qualifications have now been launched acrossSwaziland. The first college in Swaziland to implement ABMA

qualifications was Mananga Centre for Regional Development and Integration, a centre that has seenits enrolments increase significantly following ABMA approval. The college launched Business Management, Community Development, Computing and InformationSystems, Entrepreneurship, HIV/AIDS Management and Human Resource Management and has had agreat deal of success, working closely with ABMA, helping its students onto successful careers withleading employers that have already assessed ABMA Qualifications and deemed them fit for purpose.

Subsequently, due to continued demand, ABMA has ensured that its qualifications remain within reachof local communities by allowing additional centres to offer its programmes. Swazis across theKingdom of Swaziland can now gain access to ABMA’s internationally recognised vocationalqualifications at many institutions throughout the region.

Following the recent syllabus update, there has never been a better time to study an ABMAQualification. Devised with the help of industry experts and employers, the skills learnt whileundertaking an ABMA Qualification will not only make you stand out while looking for employment, itwill allow you to thrive within your future management career and become a valuable asset to anysector in which you choose to base your career.

From international businesses to governmental NGO’s, ABMA has helped students realise all theircareer goals. If you would like to find out where ABMA Qualifications can be studied in Swaziland,

please complete the ABMA Find a Centre Form .here

http://abma.uk.com/students/how-to-register/find-your-nearest-abma-center/

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For information on how to enrol for an ABMA Qualification in one of these territories, please visit theABMA website at or send an email to .www.abma.uk.com [email protected]

Lesotho

ABMA's Health and Social Care qualifications have been launchedby ABMA in the Institute of Development Management (IDM) whichalso operates campuses in Botswana and Swaziland.

The institution has been overwhelmed by the demand for ABMAQualifications and has now reached capacity for ABMA’s business andhealth and social care programmes.

Prospective students are continuing to enquire about ABMA Qualifications from public and privateinstitutions as well as some of the largest employers in Lesotho who are looking to up-skill theircurrent workforce and ensure that their staff are able to thrive no matter how their industry changesin the future.

ABMA has launched the following qualifications at IDM in Lesotho:

ABMA is working closely with Ministry of Education and Training to establish ABMA Qualifications inother highly regarded institutions in Lesotho to meet the significant demand for ABMA’s internationallyrecognised vocational programmes.

Business Management

Human Resource Management

Marketing Management

Community Development

HIV/AIDS Management

Computer Engineering

South Africa

Vocational education in South Africa is growing ever-morepopular. Employers vital to the growth of economy are always onthe look-out for individuals that can offer their businesssomething extra and practical, relevant training acquired throughvocational training is not only invaluable in the world we live intoday, it is also affordable.

ABMA programmes are continuing to attract a great deal of interest in the Republic of South Africaand, as a result, ABMA is looking to increase the number of colleges it is currently working with toensure that ABMA’s internationally recognised qualifications remain accessible.

ABMA has been offering a number of qualifications in selected approved institutions throughout thecountry for a number of years but due to continual demand, ABMA Qualifications will now be availableat additional approved institutions.



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ABMA Outstanding Achievement Awards

December 2010 Award Winners

March 2011 Award Winners

Following a successful December 2010 series, the ABMA is delighted to announce that the followingstudents have been awarded an ABMA Outstanding Achievement Award for their efforts during thisexamination series:

Richard Mumbi Business Management

Chisopa Bwalya Human Resource Management

Stephen Muchende Computer Engineering

Janet Muchindu Clearing, Forwarding and Shipping Management

Sage Munetsi Clearing, Forwarding and Shipping Management

Alinafe Chalunda Computer Engineering

Chimwemwe Baluwa Community Development

Nazael Mtong Professional Journalism

Calvin Pondai Community Development

In addition to the successful students above, ABMA is very pleased to announce that the followingstudents have been awarded an ABMA Outstanding Achievement Award for their efforts during theMarch 2011 examination series:

Ronald Kerchan Human Resource Management

Kudzanayi Pawananukwa Human Resource Management

Maselwa Eshane Human Resource Management

Leonida Mokua Community Development

Cecil Mulomba Clearing, Forwarding and Shipping ManagementGellien Mandizha Clearing, Forwarding and Shipping Management

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