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Certified Management & Business Educator

The Certified Management & Business Educator (CMBE) scheme is helping the global business school community to raise standards in business & management education.​

Individuals working in business schools are advancing their careers through Individual CMBE Subscriptions.

Business schools are developing their faculty through Institutional CMBE Subscriptions​.

Advance your career with an Individual CMBE Subscription


Professional Recognition


CMBE subscribers receive a portable, professional designation

Secure promotion and unlock new career opportunities by demonstrating to employers your commitment to CPD.

Career Development


CMBE subscribers commit to undertake 40 hours of CPD annually

Increase the impact of your teaching, leadership, and research by using the CMBE CPD framework to shape your CPD priorities.

CMBE subscribers join a global community of practice

Develop collaborations and build networks by joining the global CMBE community operating in business schools in more than 30 countries worldwide.

Develop your faculty with an Institutional CMBE Subscription

Recruit, develop and retain high-calibre faculty

Use the CMBE CPD framework to enhance your institution's professional development frameworks and demonstrate your commitment to the professional development of your staff.

Support your accreditation journey

Demonstrate that your school has a systematic approach to the continuous professional development of faculty and is committed to teaching excellence; and use this evidence to support your institution's accreditation journey with AACSB, AMBA or EQUIS.

Enhance the quality of your learning & teaching

Demonstrate to your parent university, students, regulators and other external stakeholders that your institution is committed to investing in learning & teaching, and to providing excellent business & management education.

Shape the future of the CMBE scheme

At the Chartered ABS we are committed to ensuring that the Certified Management & Business Educator (CMBE) scheme continues to provide valuable support for business and management educators in their continuous professional development (CPD).

To achieve this, we are gathering insights from CMBE subscribers and wider business school educators on how the scheme can better align with your CPD priorities and career aspirations.

We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete this survey. Your feedback will help us:

- Enhance the CPD framework to better support your professional growth.

- Improve the benefits and resources available to CMBE subscribers.

- Strengthen the CMBE community of practice for greater collaboration and networking.

Please complete the survey below that is most relevant to you