Global CEO Message

GAFM® is proud to achieve the accreditation to become first ISO 21001 Certified and ISO 29990 Certified Graduate Professional Credentialing Society in USA. We were also awarded ISO 9001 Certification in Europe/Internationally. Professional credential and executive development programs are undergoing a revolution globally. Utilizing an innovative approach to redefine education standards, accreditation, & pedagogy and development styles, we have successfully promoted advanced learning principles and new strategic thinking to professionals which has proven far more efficient than traditional methods. Unlike those working with a severely limited business education model, we sought to rethink the framework with the help of thought leaders, managers, CEOs, professors, industry experts from the real world and develop a highly integrated top-tier certification, accreditation and professional development criteria, graduate and governance standards.

We offer several specialized designations rather than create a broad, all-encompassing financial designation such as those for financial analysis or financial planning. The AAFM® has taken a research based approach to our charter and certification structures and created specialist designations for a wide range of careers in the banking, management, risk, and finance sector. Each designation is targeted at a specific skill-set required to perform a role in the finance domain with world-class expertise. As such, AAFM approved certification degree paths, executive programs and enrolment requirements ensure that each professional maintains the highest standard of demonstrated capability in their area of proficiency.

Key advancements for Board have been made in the last 10 years. We have expanded our operations globally with new offices in the EU, Middle-East, China, Latin America, India, West Indies, Africa and throughout Asia. Our Founding Parent Entity, The AAFM® Board of Standards USA was originally chartered and is based in the Americas, and AAFM® listings or recognition is with top educational & certification authorities such as: the US Department of Education, US Dept. of Labor, Capital Markets Authorities, Ministries of Finance, United Nations Civil Society, UAE Government, Chinese Government, TUV Regulators, ISO Standards, National Accreditation Bodies, CHEA Quality Standards, and other international governmental and NGO agencies

Graduate applications for our core qualifications are possible through more than 800 of the world leading government recognized business schools as a result of our mutual articulation agreements with AACSB International and ACBSP Accreditation Agencies. Member growth is accelerating with AAFM Members & Fellows in over 150 countries as of the time of printing. Our fastest growing regions are Latin America, China, the Middle-East, South Asia, Africa, and India at this time, with several hundred members joining each month through our providers in California, New York, Cairo, Beijing, Singapore, India, Hong Kong, UK, Africa, India, Mexico, and elsewhere.

Corporate players like Reuters, UBS, HSBC, Kaplan, BISYS, The TJSL Law School, Half of the top 10 banks in the world, ACBSP, AACSB, Chinese Government, and others have been of great assistance in establishing a strong reputation as a key player in the International sector. The 2003 opening of our Offices in Singapore was one of the steps we have taken to support this exciting demand in the EU, India, Asia, The Middle East region and beyond. I welcome you to learn about our unmatched standards and accredited programs recognized by the AAFM® Certifying Board. With each year, the value of certification and masters designations grows. However, the best way for our network to expand is through word of mouth. Make sure you use your designation and mark at every opportunity. Be proud of your certification from the Council, it makes you one of the next-generation of global leaders.

Together we are truly “Building the world’s future Leaders in Consulting™”