Global Education and Development Services - The Professional Academy for Trainers, Coaches & Consultants
Global Education and Development Services (GEDS) was established as the General Academy, inspired by the excellence and heritage of the Institute of Administrative Management (IAM). GEDS operates under the governance of IAM, bringing over a century of professional body expertise to the world of training, coaching and consulting.
GEDS serves as the dedicated professional body for trainers, coaches, consultants, and learning & development professionals worldwide. We provide internationally recognised qualifications, professional membership, and continuous professional development opportunities designed specifically for those who shape the learning and development of others.
To be the world's leading professional body for trainers, coaches and consultants, setting the global standard for excellence in learning and development.
To empower learning professionals through internationally recognised qualifications, professional development, and a global community that supports excellence in training, coaching and consulting.
Excellence, integrity, innovation, and inclusivity. We believe in the transformative power of education and the professionals who deliver it.
GEDS was established as the General Academy, inspired by the Institute of Administrative Management (IAM), one of the UK's oldest and most respected professional bodies, founded in 1915. Operating under IAM's governance, GEDS benefits from over a century of expertise in professional body management, qualification development, and member services.
This unique relationship ensures that GEDS members receive the same level of professional recognition, rigorous standards, and global credibility that has made IAM a trusted name in professional development for over 100 years.
Learn more about IAMComprehensive professional services for trainers, coaches and consultants
Join a global community of trainers, coaches and consultants with recognised professional status and post-nominal designations.
Learn More →Ofqual-regulated qualifications through TQUK, covering all aspects of training, coaching, consulting and professional development.
View Qualifications →Over 5000 continuing professional development courses across leadership, coaching, facilitation, instructional design and more.
Browse Courses →GEDS-certified programmes in coaching, mentoring, facilitation, instructional design, change management and more.
View Programmes →Become a GEDS Accredited Training Centre and deliver our qualifications and programmes to learners worldwide.
Get Accredited →Partner with GEDS to enhance your organisation's training capability and provide professional recognition for your team.
Partner With Us →Join thousands of trainers, coaches and consultants who have advanced their careers with GEDS membership and qualifications.
