MEMBERSHIP

Introduction

Membership in the Association of Entrepreneurs and Vocational Practitioners of Nigeria (AEVPN/CEVN) is both a privilege and a responsibility. It represents a commitment to personal development, ethical excellence, and national service through entrepreneurship and vocational advancement.

Our membership framework is structured to reflect varying levels of academic achievement, professional experience, and industry engagement. It welcomes students, emerging professionals, experienced practitioners, and institutional partners who share our commitment to economic development, innovation, and ethical business practices.

By joining this Association, individuals and corporate entities align themselves with a recognized body that values self-reliance, productivity, and global relevance in entrepreneurship and vocational disciplines.

 

MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES

1. MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION

(a) Student Membership

This represents the foundational level of membership. To be registered as a Student Member, applicants must possess any of the following qualifications:

  • GCE/SSCE O’Level with five (5) credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics.

  • RSA or WAEC Business Studies Certificate with five (5) credit-level passes, including English Language and Mathematics.

  • CEVSN Intermediate Certificate with five (5) credits, including English Language and Mathematics.

  • NABTEB Certificate (Intermediate Level) with five (5) credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics.

(b) Associateship (AAEVP)

Applicants are eligible for Associateship if they meet any of the following criteria:

  • Successful completion of the Professional Examinations conducted by the College.

  • Membership in other recognized professional bodies approved by the Institute.

  • Possession of an HND or B.Sc. (or equivalent) with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.

(c) Membership (MAEVP)

Eligibility for full Membership includes:

  • An Associate Member status with a minimum of five (5) years of work experience.

  • A Postgraduate Diploma awarded by the College of Entrepreneurs and Vocational Studies of Nigeria.

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Social Sciences, or other relevant disciplines.

  • Recognized Professional Qualifications equivalent in scope and level.

(d) Fellowship (FAEVP)

Applicants must satisfy at least one of the following:

  • Be a full Member with a minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience.

  • Hold a Master’s Degree in Management, Social Sciences, or a related field.

  • Possess other equivalent professional qualifications.

(e) Doctoral Fellowship (F.A.E.V.P.)

This is a prestigious recognition awarded by the Executive Council to distinguished professionals who:

  • Hold a Doctoral Degree (Ph.D., DBA, PDF, or DF) in a relevant discipline.

  • Have demonstrated exceptional achievements and leadership in entrepreneurship or vocational practice.

 

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

Membership in AEVPN/CEVN provides numerous professional and developmental advantages, including:

  • Empowerment for self-reliance and entrepreneurial independence.

  • Enhanced productivity and contributions to national growth.

  • Career advancement and promotion opportunities.

  • Consolidation of business ventures with enhanced prestige and profitability.

  • Access to continuous learning, industry journals (e.g., Commercial Education International), publications, branded materials, and badges.

  • Participation in seminars, symposia, conventions, and international business trips, often at reduced fees.

  • Opportunities for local and international networking and business development.

 

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP

This category is open to corporate organisations and academic institutions that train candidates.

Eligible sectors include:

  • Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Distributive Trade

  • Banking, Financial Institutions, and Chambers of Commerce

  • Fishing, Consulting, Advertising, and Public Relations

  • Educational and Research Institutions

  • Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies

GRADES OF CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP

  • Grade A: Organisations with 250+ staff and large-scale operations.

  • Grade B: Organisations with 100–249 staff and significant assets.

  • Grade C: Organisations with fewer than 100 staff but credible operations and balance sheets.

  • Grade D: Organization with staff between 1-99

CORPORATE BENEFITS

Corporate members enjoy:

  • Access to industry insights, trade information, and policy updates—local and international.

  • Training and retraining programs for staff through our Manpower Development Division.

  • Student internship placements, manpower recruitment assistance, and HR support services.

  • Visibility, recognition, and credibility in both national and international entrepreneurship circles.

 

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Members of the Association are not only professionally trained and ethically grounded, but are also strategically positioned to take advantage of business opportunities in diverse sectors. These include:

  • Small and Large Commercial Enterprises

  • Agricultural and Agro-Allied Industries

  • Government Parastatals and Public Enterprises

  • Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, and Service Industries

  • Local and Global Entrepreneurial Networks

Entrepreneurship and vocational enterprise are vital pillars of national development. Our members stand as drivers of innovation, job creation, and economic empowerment—within Nigeria and across the Commonwealth.

EXEMPTIONS

Professional examinations in entrepreneurship and vocational studies serve a dual purpose for students around the world:

  1. To advance their academic and professional standing through recognised qualifications.
  2. To build networks and establish strategic pathways that ensure their businesses remain lucrative, viable, and visible within competitive markets.

In alignment with these objectives, the College of Entrepreneurs and Vocational Studies of Nigeria offers subject-by-subject exemptions, either partially or in full, to qualified candidates holding recognized professional certificates in related fields of expertise.

These exemptions are designed to acknowledge prior learning and experience, and to streamline candidates’ progression through the College’s professional qualification pathway.

Basic Qualification for Exemption

All candidates seeking exemption from any level of the College’s examinations must first satisfy the conditions for student registration as prescribed under the Association’s Membership Guidelines.