ABM Membership
Become an ABM Fellow.
Why join as an ABM Fellow?
Gain access to exclusive ABM opportunities, stand out as a Fellow mentor in the “Find a Mentor” directory, deliver ABM training, and further boost your credibility with an ABM post-nominal (FABM).
ABM Fellow Criteria:
- Have worked as a mentor or coach with at least three businesses over the last two years, totaling 30 hours.
- Have started, run, or owned a business, or have played a significant operational role in such a business.
- Hold Professional Indemnity Insurance.
- Commit to 4 hours of supervision per year (paid group or 1-2-1 supervision).
- Commit to a minimum of 20 hours of CPD each year.
- Have completed an ABM ILM 7 mentoring qualification OR an Acknowledged Prior Learning (APL)* assessment.
ABM Fellow – ILM7 Route: £144 (inc. VAT)
ABM Fellow – APL Route*: £660 (inc. VAT)
* Acknowledged Prior Learning (APL) allows business mentors without an ABM ILM 7 qualification to demonstrate required competencies through the knowledge and skills gained from professional experience, training, informal learning, or other prior qualifications. To apply for Fellow membership via the APL route, complete the APL assessment and provide proof with your online application. Download additional guidance to support your application here.