- 1960 An informal group of personnel officers organised itself to discuss personnel practices and listen to guest speakers.
- 1962 The Personnel Management Panel was formed. A syllabus for a diploma in personnel management was put forward.
- 1963 The first Executive Committee, known as the "Steering Committee" was elected. There were 40 applications for membership to the Personnel Management Panel.
- 1965 The first examinations for Part 1 of the Diploma were held. IPMR was established as a branch of IPMSA.
- 1967 The Diploma courses were advertised in the local press as correspondence courses with UNISA, with tutorials at UCR during vacations.
- 1973 IPMR set up offices in Savoy House, Inez Terrace, Harare and employed three permanent staff - a national organiser, a shorthand typist and a messenger.
- 1974 IPMR formally merged with IPMSA in order to extend its services. This meant, among other things, that the IPMR diploma would be phased out.
- 1981 The Institute separated from IPMSA and became IPMZ.
- 1983 The new local intermediate diplomas were introduced.
- 1985 The first five graduates of the local intermediate diploma received their certificates.
Invitation: 2012 ACCREDITATION TO OFFER IPMZ COURSES
As you may be aware, the Institute of People Management of Zimbabwe (IPMZ) has over the years been accrediting Colleges/Institutions which offer face-to-face tuition for IPMZ Diplomas.
New IPMZ Curriculum Prospectus
In line with its Vision, Mission and values the Institute of People Management of Zimbabwe developed a new curriculum. The new curriculum was a culmination of research done by the IPMZ in 2007, a Stakeholder Survey done on 2010 which consulted CEOs leading Human Resources Practitioners from the public and private sector plus leading universities like the Midlands State University.
IPMZ 2011 Convention "a success"
THE fundamental role of human resource as an enabler in 21st century business cannot be over-emphasised.
This is especially so in this global, knowledge economy where everyone is instantly connected, and communities are breaking with tradition by challenging the status quo and demanding accountability of leadership at all levels, including the leadership of the business community.
IPMZ Navigates Towards Chartered Status
The Institute held nationwide consultative forums as part of the road to Chartered Status. Key amongst the issues that were discussed is the Professional Membership Regulations, Code of Professional and Ethical and Disciplinary Proceedings (click to download) and the New Diploma & Higher National Diploma Curriculum which was recently accredited by the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education.
IPMZ History in Brief
Order e-Publication
Over the years we have collected papers that have been presented at our meetings. We now market them as IPMZ e-books on CDs which you can order from our office
Accredited Colleges
IPMZ accredits select tertairy education institutions that are capable to tutor the various programs that we offer. We highly recommend that you go to these institutions for your tuition.
Membership Benefits
- Receiving regular mail shots to keep you informed.
- Accessing resource and information centre.
- Receiving professional recognition.
- Creating professional networking opportunities.
Student Application
A prospective student who is not already a member of IPMZ must:
- Apply for membership of the Institute of People Management of Zimbabwe (forms are available from the IPMZ offices in Harare and Bulawayo)
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