Institute of People Management of Zimbabwe (IPMZ) is a professional association of people with an interest in people management, training those who want to improve their knowledge of, and skill in, professional people practices and principles. The Institute promotes professionalism by establishing appropriate qualifications, defining codes of conduct, promoting research, spreading knowledge of people management.

The Institute offers professional qualifications in the fields of Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development, Labour relations at Diploma and Higher Diploma levels. Each Diploma takes approximately 24 months of part-time study with exams in April and October. IPMZ also offers short courses training (CPD’s) , networking platforms such as annual conferences to refresh skills and update people on developments in the field of human resources. The annual National Convention is the most important event in the Institute’s efforts to ensure the continuing professional development of its members