Network Aims

The IPFMA has established this training network in order to pursue the following aims:

To improve the productivity and competitiveness of our members' companies
To improve the ability of our members to adapt and to diversify their businesses
To increase the productivity, adaptability and employability of our workforce
To promote high standards and a commitment to CPD within our industry
To reduce the cost of training through buyer power and greater efficiency
To increase the quality and availability of relevant industry-specific training
To increase the investment in training within our sector
To share expertise and reduce the cost of developing new programmes
To pilot new programmes, delivery formats and evaluation methodologies
To work with the awarding bodies to develop new programmes and awards
To promote best practice in learning and development within our sector
To provide networking opportunities for our member companies
To collaborate with other networks to share learning and avoid duplication
To provide relevant industry-specific training programmes and networking opportunities to job seekers

These objectives are consistent with the main objective of the IPFMA to:

develop and maintain excellence in terms of skill and professional conduct in all aspects of the market, through the provision of education, training, professional development and regulation of its members.