The Integrated Qualifications Framework based in the United Kingdom is a consortium of highly placed intellectuals with aims to raise management standards in todays’ workplace that has signed a Contract with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) to map Students Qualifications for their Progression routes to UK Universities. As leaders in management training and thought, IQF helps individuals who intend to enhance their career prospects and create opportunities for them by connecting these individuals with ambitious professionals across various industries and sectors. IQF is a global institution offering flexible online education, tailored for working professionals and lifelong learners. With a large international faculty and globally recognized programs IQF is committed to academic excellence and real-world relevance. Having acquired Chartered Manager status CMI is the only organization of its kind that is backed by the Royal Charter in the UK.
IQF recently contacted the CEO of Heritage Group Robert Kondema Kargbo to collaborate in creating a hub for this notable venture in Sierra Leone that will serve the rest of Africa in bringing high quality career focused education to interested persons IN Sierra Leone. The CEO in his wisdom has also selected Joseph Gbebay Bangali, a seasoned administration and human resources professional to lead this unique initiative. IQF further collaborates with the University of West London to award courses to eligible and registered student members who are awarded both CMI Level 5 and Level7 diplomas upon graduation that would enable them to advance their CMI membership to Chartered Manager status.
Heritage General Services shall be the sole representative of IQF here in Sierra Leone and would play a leading role in the recruitment of focused individuals while also marketing and advertising the potential benefits of joining IQF for your sustainable career goals. Among such benefits is the 15 months Programme offered in collaboration with the University of West London for an MSc in Marine Business Management, a unique course that will elevate one’s career in the maritime industry. This course helps to equip individuals with advanced theoretical knowledge and practical business skills and is designed for graduates and professionals aiming to excel in the dynamic global shipping industry and has flexible study options.
This is in line with the vision of IQF to empower learners worldwide through flexible education, its mission to deliver accessible, career-oriented education to foster its values of integrity, flexibility, innovation, excellence and lifelong learning. IQF offers 100% Online learning, self-paced with guided support, live sessions and recorded sessions with modular structures and flexible intakes. The Framework trains students to understand academic integrity, avoid misconduct and plagiarism, use proper citations and outlines clear consequences for fragrant violations. IQF further offers strong support services through academic advising and mentoring, technical and administrative support and escalation channels to resolve issues. IQF prioritizes students’ mental health, helps set realistic goals and how to balance study and personal life and how to access wellness resources. It also ensures that IQF course completion can contribute toward Chartered Manager recognition aligned with professional standards that will ones’ career with a globally respected credential by partnering with the following universities:
- University of Hertfordshire
- University of Gloucestershire
- University of Wolverhampton
- University of West London and
- Offers opportunities for progression and dual recognition
The Integrated Qualifications Framework offers three qualification portfolios in the following categories:
- Foundation Year: this is a 12 month course designed for students who do not have GCSE or WASSCE but want to further their careers and the fees are reasonable. These are also encouraged to stay in their home countries in Africa and obtained their Bachelor’s Degree online or can enroll in any UK universities.
- Top-up BA/BSc: is a 2 years course for Students with HND and are awarded a Local Bachelor’s Degree
- Top-up MBA: an 18 months course for graduates and professionals.
Our team at Heritage is well prepared and excited to undertake this laudable venture that would revolutionize our system of education and make it more career oriented. Over the next few weeks we would roll out our marketing campaign across all social media platforms as well as our renowned Heritage Newspaper.
We encourage all prospective students and individuals to officially be part of the IQF family, start your orientation module with the Foundation course and feel free to reach out for support so that we can make your academic dream a great journey!
We look forward to serving you.