The African Institute for Applied Education (AIAE) is a world-class educational and management services institution with global coordination headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and an administrative headquarters in Wuse 2, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria.
We are one of the world’s largest professional service providers offering professional assurance, training, management consultancy, and other services. Our expertise lies in institutional strengthening, organizational performance, and course development. Over the years, we have gained extensive experience supporting numerous clients in pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies, as well as the following professional programmes:
Professional Certificates
Professional Diplomas
Postgraduate Diplomas
Professional Masters
Professional Doctorate
Honorary Doctorate
Fellowship and Membership of Professional Bodies
Training of English Language Universal Systems (TELUS)
Training of International Language Systems (TILS) – Italian, Spanish, French, German
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Educational Training
Quality Control
Online/Offline Training, Conferences, Seminars, and Events
Educational Accreditation
To become a world-class institute for professional training, research, consultancy, and allied services across all sectors, with a strong emphasis on higher education by the year 2030 and beyond.
To improve management efficiency and effectiveness, and to achieve growth and above-average returns for stakeholders through appropriate professional training and development.
"Building Professionals for Quality Service Delivery"
We are committed to leveraging state-of-the-art technologies to ensure a holistic approach to planning and delivering quality educational and management services.
Our principal aim is to contribute significantly to the socio-economic development of African economies through effective manpower development and optimal organizational human capacity positioning for performance enhancement.
In alignment with our overarching goals, the African Institute for Applied Education is guided by the following strategic corporate objectives:
To build the capacity of our institute and clients through selective recruitment and continuous faculty/staff development
To design, develop, and deliver innovative and relevant training programmes that strengthen management and professional capacities
To improve infrastructural facilities and support services to world-class standards, enabling effective learning environments
To expand the reach and patronage of our core programs and services across public and private institutions in Africa
To enhance our financial stability through internal revenue generation, resource optimization, and strategic partnerships
To strengthen collaborations with donor agencies and development partners locally and internationally for joint project implementation
The African Institute for Applied Education pursues institutional strengthening and capacity building by:
Identifying the quality and type of programmes needed for developing managerial manpower in individuals and organizations
Creating resources for education, training, teaching, management, and consultancy
Supporting institutional development to meet organizational growth needs
Enhancing the quality and effective use of education and management consulting, research, and training
The Institute is accredited or certified by several esteemed bodies, including:
UK Accredited CPD Providers
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
Association of Healthcare Trainers (AOHT), UK
American Council of Training and Development (ACTD)
European Organisation for Quality Management
International Healthcare Management (IHM), USA
Africa Society of Healthcare Professionals (ASHP)
Global Society for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (GSAHE)
World Certification Institute (WCE)
Distance Education and Training Council (DETC)
We offer accreditation services for universities, educational institutions, training organizations, and individual trainers. Our approach involves continuous monitoring and evaluation of educational mechanisms to ensure they meet the highest standards and support enhanced productivity and performance among professionals.
We also emphasize innovation and creativity by developing new educational programmes tailored to labor market demands. Our goal is to provide practical, market-relevant education and vocational training for students and professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and career prospects.
Our strength lies in our exceptional multidisciplinary faculty, composed of highly skilled specialists, distinguished researchers, and seasoned trainers. Each member brings in-depth expertise and practical experience in diverse fields such as education, policy, training, and consultancy.
Our faculty members are:
Practicing researchers and acknowledged authorities
Experienced trainers and facilitators with mastery in various methodologies
Selected based on qualifications, areas of study, and proven competence
They are committed to delivering world-class training by using specialized facilitation skills and fostering a learning environment driven by dedication and excellence.
The African Institute for Applied Education is a leading institution working towards the advancement of university, professional, and vocational education across Africa and globally.
We pride ourselves on having one of the best professional training systems in all academic and professional areas. With affiliations and collaborations with educational and training institutions worldwide, we ensure maximum quality standards are achieved.
We also offer an innovative Accreditation Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) system. This allows professionals to earn academic credentials based on their work experience and qualifications—saving time, energy, and money. It helps professionals learn only what they need, making education practical, motivating, and career-enhancing.
Supports policy development, organizational strategy, and reforms.
Connected with international academic and professional bodies.
Partners with universities to promote postgraduate education.
World-class trainers with multidisciplinary experience.
Awards honorary doctorates, fellowships, and memberships.
Earn degrees through accredited professional experience (APEL).