Your title doesn't capture the value you bring. AIPEA equips you with accountability-based designations and a pan-African network built for the professionals who hold the executive office together.
Join AIPEA todayAfrica's home for executive professionals.
One membership. Everything you need.
The values behind the standard.
Three principles. Everything we build.
Choose the membership that fits your stage.
Membership is your standing in the institute. Certification is earned separately.
Membership renews annually from your intake date. Professional and Fellow applications are completed through the Secretariat.
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PA Conference 2026
23–24 July 2026 · Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana
Two days with administrative and operational professionals from across the continent. Speaker line-up and registration details to be announced.
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Three strands. Six designations.
Certified on scope, not on years served.
Personal Assistant Strand
Executive Synchronization & Operational Efficiency
Executive Assistant Strand
C-Suite Synchronization & Tactical Partnership
Chief of Staff Strand
Enterprise Integration, Institutional Growth & Scale Governance
From sign-up to member ID in one sitting.
Free to join. Certification comes next.
Leadership
The Secretariat, headquartered in Accra.
Madina Kadiatou Barry
Coordinating Consultant
The AIPEA Secretariat serves as your career advocate, your learning mentor and your community guide — backed by a Governing Council of corporate directors, academics, executive coaches and Chief of Staff veterans.
Contact
Questions about membership, certification, or partnering with AIPEA? Send us a note and the team will get back to you.