By becoming a member of the ABM, you’ll join the UK’s leading professional body dedicated to business mentoring. Membership provides access to exclusive skill development opportunities, powerful networking events, and an inspiring community of over 2,500 mentors. Whether you’re just starting in business mentoring or leading an established practice, the ABM offers the support and connections you need to thrive.
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Elevate your professional visibility and grow your mentoring business.
(Members & Fellows only)
As a member of the ABM, you will also help us champion the impact of professional business mentoring.
Together, we can ensure that business mentoring is recognised as a vital part of the business support landscape by business leaders, political leaders, and policy decision-makers.
I always get value from attending the ABM education and networking sessions: session leaders framing the topics share pointers, and connecting with peers and hearing real world experiences generously shared is insightful.
Jarmila Yu
Founder, YUnique Marketing Limited
Membership of the ABM has brought huge value to my clients. The regular events and training opportunities, combined with the opportunity to discuss and reflect on mentoring topics and issues with fellow ABM members, have helped to develop my skills as a professional business mentor, ensuring that the support and guidance I provide my clients are the best it can possibly be.
Siobhan Lavelle
Managing Director, Cornelle Communications
"I definitely get value from being an ABM Member in terms of being able to access events like Mentor Motivation and the Regional Discussion Groups. Also, the commercial opportunities and partnership benefits that I can access as a member are brilliant."
Brenda Etchells
Highly qualified business mentor
The ABM membership pathway consists of three levels: Affiliate, Member, and Fellow. Each tier is designed to provide you with the best support on your mentoring journey, depending on your experiences and ambitions.
Are you a Help to Grow Mentor? Discover more information about upgrading your membership here.
This membership is perfect for business professionals interested in mentoring. No previous mentoring experience is required. Gain access to a wealth of skill development resources to kickstart your mentoring journey.
Connect with business owners through our "Find a Mentor" directory, elevate your mentoring practice with our variety of skill development resources, receive discounted ILM qualifications, and stand out with an ABM post-nominal (MABM).
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).
* 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.
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We welcome applications from aspiring to experienced business mentors. We are here to support you throughout the application process. If you have any questions at any point, please get in touch.
Select the applicable ABM membership category and complete the ABM membership application form.
Note: Fellow applicants (APL Route) need to ensure that they have proof of their completed APL assessment, as payment is required at this stage.
Your application will be reviewed by a member of the ABM Membership team, who will make a recommendation based on your responses.
For Fellow applicants, an interview with an ABM assessor will be arranged following submission of your APL.
Your application will either be accepted or rejected. If your application is rejected, we will provide an explanation.
If accepted, you will be asked to pay the membership fee, after which you will receive your onboarding documents.
The application process can take up to two to three working weeks, depending on your chosen ABM Membership.
In order to apply for a membership, please fill out the membership form attached below and email it to membership@associationofbusinessmentors.org
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Discover more information about how upgrading your ABM membership can further support your mentoring journey.
Are you looking to elevate your business mentoring programme or establish a new one with a strong foundation? Our Organisational Membership is designed to provide your organisation with unparalleled resources, support, and industry recognition.
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