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The Global Education and Development Services offers several membership grades designed to cater to professionals at different stages of their careers. Each membership grade comes with a range of benefits that support career development, networking, and staying updated with industry practices.

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Membership Grades

Choose Your Professional Level

Select the membership grade that best reflects your experience, qualifications, and career stage

SFInstAM

Senior Fellow

The highest distinction for exceptional leaders

£150.00 per year (excl. VAT)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Evidence of having achieved a Level 7+ qualification in a relevant field
  • Evidence of 15+ years at senior management/executive level
  • Significant contribution to the field of Training, Coaching & Consulting
  • Demonstrated thought leadership and industry recognition

Key Benefits

  • Use of prestigious post-nominals SFInstAM
  • Advisory board eligibility
  • Thought leadership platform
  • Invitation-only VIP events
  • Discounts on all GEDS courses and qualifications
  • Voting rights for Member Council
FInstAM

Fellow

For senior professionals with exceptional expertise

£115.00 per year (excl. VAT)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Evidence of having achieved a Level 6+ qualification in a relevant field
  • Evidence of 10+ years at management level, with at least 3 at senior/strategic level
  • Significant experience or contribution to training, coaching and consulting
  • Professional duties involving administration and/or business leadership

Key Benefits

  • Use of post-nominals FInstAM
  • Opportunities to mentor junior members
  • Contribute to GEDS's strategic direction
  • Invitations to VIP events and exclusive networking
  • Discounts on all GEDS courses and qualifications
  • Voting rights for Member Council
MInstAM

Member

For experienced administrative managers

£85.00 per year (excl. VAT)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Experienced administrative managers and professionals
  • Significant experience and qualifications in the field
  • Evidence of Level 4-5 qualification or equivalent experience
  • Currently working in administrative or management role

Key Benefits

  • Use of post-nominals MInstAM
  • Comprehensive access to advanced professional development resources
  • Priority invitations to high-profile networking events
  • Access to dedicated online community
  • Discounts on all GEDS courses and qualifications
  • Voting rights for Member Council
Retired

Retired Member and Fellow

For former members and fellows who have retired

£40.00 per year (excl. VAT)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Former GEDS members or fellows
  • Retired from active professional practice
  • Wish to maintain connection to GEDS
  • Previous membership in good standing

Key Benefits

  • Retain post-nominals earned during active membership
  • Reduced subscription rate
  • Event access and community connection
  • Mentoring opportunities for new members
  • Discounts on all GEDS courses and qualifications
  • Voting rights for Member Council
AInstAM

Associate

For professionals looking to enhance their career

£50.00 per year (excl. VAT)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Professionals with some experience in Training, Coaching & Consulting
  • Working in a related field, looking to enhance career prospects
  • Evidence of Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience
  • Commitment to professional development

Key Benefits

  • Use of post-nominals AInstAM
  • Full access to all professional development resources
  • Invitations to exclusive GEDS events and networking
  • Career progression pathway to Member grade
  • Discounts on all GEDS courses and qualifications
  • Voting rights for Member Council
Affiliate

Affiliate

For those interested in Training, Coaching & Consulting

£35.00 per year (excl. VAT)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Individuals interested in Training, Coaching & Consulting
  • Not yet qualified or working in the field
  • Looking to explore the profession
  • No formal qualifications required

Key Benefits

  • Access to basic professional development resources
  • Invitations to networking events
  • Monthly newsletters with industry updates
  • Pathway to full membership
  • Discounts on all GEDS courses and qualifications
  • Voting rights for Member Council
Student

Student Member

For those pursuing GEDS qualifications

£20.00 per year (excl. VAT)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Currently enrolled on an GEDS qualification
  • Or enrolled on other recognised courses in training, coaching and consulting
  • Studying at an accredited institution
  • Proof of enrolment required

Key Benefits

  • Access to study materials and resources
  • Access to webinars and e-learning resources
  • Networking opportunities with peers and professionals
  • Discounts on all GEDS courses and qualifications
  • No voting rights for Member Council

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