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Why choose an EAEL qualification?

EAEL is the Europe’s leading body for management and leadership qualifications, setting the standard for industry-recognized, accredited leadership and management qualifications.

EAEL set the standard for industry-recognized, accredited leadership and management qualifications. EAEL management training will improve managers’ performance, increase their employability and enhance their careers. That’s why more people in the Middle East take leadership and management qualifications from EAEL than any other leadership and management education body.

  • Over 2,500 leaders have taken an EAEL qualification in the past 10 years.
  • Employers say 93% of leasers perform better at work after an EAEL qualification

Training for real situations

EAEL believe management training should focus on the real-world challenges that you face as a leader and manager, applying what you learn to make a positive difference in your job.

That’s why EAEL qualifications use work-based projects and assessment. You might carry out a real-world project as part of your course, or be asked to plan, deliver and review a piece of work.

Flexible programs

EAEL understand that, in the real world, there’s no such thing as a straightforward progression route or career pathway. We all have different experiences, skillsets, abilities, and roles – EAEL recognize this and have designed variable management and leadership qualifications to be as flexible as possible.

  • EAEL training providers can tailor qualifications to suit you.
  • Recognize prior learning – courses taken with another accredited body, can count towards your EAEL qualification.
  • In many qualifications, you can take units from the level above and below your level – so you can fast-track yourself to a higher level.
  • Our qualifications are nested – complete an Award (smallest qualification) and it counts towards a Certificate (larger qualification) at the same level.

Accreditation and regulation

All EAEL qualifications are accredited by the relevant qualifications frameworks. This means they have the government’s stamp of approval, and have been certified as being fit for purpose and of a high standard.

This is crucial for employers, who can use them to gauge your level of ability and experience.

Assessment

Assessment is crucial to measuring and embedding management and leadership learning. EAEL’s approach to work-based learning and assessment enables managers to apply their knowledge, skills and awareness to a real-life workplace challenge. Assessing their development while bringing tangible benefits for their employers.

Ongoing support

EAEL represent a membership of 2500 professional working leaders, at all stages of their careers.

Become a member

When you join us, you become part of a world-renowned professional body. We represent more than 2500 managers, leaders and Trainer – from highly experienced senior executives to aspiring Trainer and those in their first positions. By joining us, you can access services to further your career and get your skills formally recognized with post-nominal letters.

  • Improve your performance

Tap into a wealth of information on the latest management thinking.

  • Advance your career

Use our Careers Innovation Centre to capitalize on opportunities.

  • Build your networks

Share ideas with like-minded professionals at events and online.

  • Get recognized as a leader

Use our post-nominal letters to set yourself apart from the crowd.

Membership types

Professional Membership

There are four grades of Professional Membership. Your experience and qualifications will be mapped to the grade that recognizes your achievements. You can join at any grade and stage of your career – and as you progress in management, you can upgrade your membership to reflect your accomplishments.

1.Affiliate membership

Affiliate Membership is for new and aspiring managers. To be eligible, you’ll need to have been a manager for up to three years. Alternatively, you could have a Level 2 qualification or 10 days.

As an Affiliate member. for new and aspiring managers

We’ll offer you this grade when you join if you have:

  • fewer than three years’ management experience, or
  • a development plan as an aspiring manager, or
  • a management-related qualification at Level 2, or 10 days’ continuing professional development       in the last three years

2.Associate membership, for experienced managers

Associate members. You can join at this level if you meet one of the following criteria:

  • at least five years’ management experience, or
  • a management-related qualification at Level 3 or above.

3.Member status, for established managers

This is the EAEL’s most popular membership grade. To join at this level, you’ll need:

  • at least five years’ management experience, and
  • a management-related qualification at level three or above,

4.EAEL Fellowship status, for senior managers

Our highly experienced senior managers. You can join at this level if you have a combination of:

  • at least seven years’ management experience, including five years as a senior manager and
  • either a management-related qualification at Level 5 or above, or

How to join

If you have the relevant experience or qualifications, becoming an EAEL Professional member is easy. Completing our online form takes just a few minutes, and we’ll offer you the appropriate grade of membership based on your answers.

Membership fees

When you complete the form, you’ll need to pay a fee to access the exclusive benefits that come with membership. The fee for Affiliate, Associate and Member grades of Professional membership is the same:

  • 127 US$ when you initially join
  • 102 US$ for your annual renewal

There is no upgrade fee if you move from one Professional membership grade to another.

The fee for Fellow grade is:

  • 163 US$ when you initially join
  • 138 US$ for your annual renewal
  • a one-off payment of 50 US$ when you apply to upgrade from another Professional membership level; if you’re successful, your annual renewal will be 138US$ thereafter

EAEL qualifications explained

Get the most from your EAEL qualification in leadership and management – choosing the right qualification, that covers the skills and knowledge you need.

Leadership and management subjects

EAEL offers Middle East’s broadest and most popular range of leadership and management qualifications, a comprehensive portfolio of coaching and mentoring qualifications and specialist qualifications such as managing volunteers or working with social entrepreneurs.

Use our interactive qualification finder to help identify the right course for you, or browse by subject:

  • Leadership and Management qualifications
  • Coaching and Mentoring qualifications
  • Business and Enterprise qualifications
  • Specialist qualifications

Get the right level

Qualification levels broadly equate to your level of management experience. The higher the qualification level, the more complex the skills and knowledge you’ll need to gain the qualification, and the more unsupervised learning you’ll need to do.

EAEL qualifications start at Level 2 (ideal for team leaders) and go up to Level 7 (suited to senior managers, such as a CEO) – Review levels against management experience and other qualifications.

As you develop your abilities and career, you move up through the qualification levels. EAEL qualifications are specifically designed for fast and easy progression and development as a manager.

Award, Diploma or Certificate?

Most EAEL qualifications come in three different sizes, depending on how in-depth the qualification is and how long it will take you to complete it.

  • Award is the shortest and most concise qualification.
  • Certificate provides a broad base of knowledge and skills.
  • Diploma is the most comprehensive qualification, with an extensive program of learning.

Choose units to build a qualification

All EAEL’s qualifications are made up of small, self-contained, bite-sized units of learning, each covering a specific topic. Our flexibility means that EAEL training providers can customize qualifications to suit your needs by offering you a tailored combination of units.

Choose your training provider

EAEL qualifications are delivered by our network of 2,500 quality-assured training providers, who are approved to provide the highest standards of leadership and management development.

Leadership and management

EAEL’s leadership and management qualifications help you develop the skills, knowledge and personal abilities you need to succeed.

If you are leading a team for the first time or preparing to step up to senior management, the innovative design of our qualifications means you can fast-track your progression and target training to your precise needs.

EAEL’s qualifications

EAEL Level 2

  • Certificate in Team Leading
  • Award and Extended Award for Young Leaders
  • Award and Certificate in Effective Team Member Skills
  • Award and Certificate in Leadership and Team Skills
  • Diploma in Team Leading

EAEL Level 3

  • Award, Certificate and Diploma in Leadership and Management
  • Certificate in Effective Management
  • Certificate in Leadership
  • Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management
  • Diploma in Management

EAEL Level 4

  • Award in Leadership and Management
  • Certificate in Leadership and Management
  • Diploma in Leadership and Management
  • Certificate and Diploma in Principles of Leadership and Management
  • Award in Leadership

EAEL Level 5

  • Award, Certificate and Diploma in Leadership and Management
  • Award and Certificate in Leadership
  • Award in Leadership and Management Skills
  • Certificate in Leading with Integrity
  • Diploma in Principles of Leadership and Management 

EAEL Level 6

  • Award in Management

EAEL Level 7

  • Qualifications in Leadership and Management
  • Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

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