The Institute of Professional Financial Managers, (IPFM) offer several courses and qualifications aimed at professionals working in finance.

The goal of studying a course with an IPFM syllabus is to become an IPFM Certified Professional Financial Manager, (CPFM)

There are five main objectives of this CPFM program:

1. Establish financial management as a recognised profession.
2. Identify the role of financial management.
3. Develop higher educational standards in the financial management field.
4. Establish an objective measure of an individual's knowledge and competence in the field of financial management; and
5. Encourage continued professional development for those who are engaged in financial management.

The CPFM program has been established to recognise the unique qualifications and expertise of those professionals engaged in financial management. The CPFM designation is designed to provide distinction in the economic climate and allows the opportunity to certify proficiency in the business areas that are critical to the decision-making process and the field of financial management.

As well as the IPFM flagship Certified Diploma, the CPFM (Certified Professional Financial Manager) the organisation also offers the following Certified Diplomas alongwith their designatory qualification letters:

CEPFM - Certificate in English for Professional Financial Managers
CIPFM - Certified Islamic Practitioner in Financial Management
CPE - Certified Practitioner in Economics
CPFA - Certified Practitioner Financial Analyst
CPHRM - Certified Practitioner in Human Resources Management
CPPFM - Certified Public Practitioner in Financial Management
CPPL - Certified Practitioner in Procurement and Logistics
CPPM - Certified Practitioner in Project Management
CPSM - Certified Practioner in Sales and Marketing
CPTM - Certified Practitioner in Treasury Management
CSPA - Certificate for Secretaries and PAs