Your guide to exploring asset management professional pathways
At a glance
The asset management industry is complex and constantly evolving, with a growing list of professional organisations offering guidance and career choices. The extensive options available can make it challenging for professionals to understand which memberships, training programs and credentials are most relevant and beneficial for their career goals.
To help asset management professionals better understand and navigate this complex ecosystem, we have created a comparison guide. This guide aims to assist both individuals and organisations in making informed decisions about professional memberships, training and credentialisation choices.
Understanding the different pathways and unlocking value with global certifications
The GHD Asset Management Professional Pathways comparison guide is intended to trigger your curiosity to explore the wider asset management ecosystem. It’s a valuable resource for individuals who are planning their career development and ensuring they are on the right path. For organisations, it can help with making strategic decisions about team development and training investments.
Many organisations and certification bodies exist to advance the asset management discipline. The guide details the attributes and offerings, including the Asset Management Council (Australia), Āpōpō (New Zealand), the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia, the Institute of Asset Management (United Kingdom) and the PEMAC Asset Management Association of Canada.
As the industry looks to set a common language and unified approach for organisations seeking to optimise value from their assets, the resource also outlines advice from the ISO 55000 series, Global Forum on Maintenance and Asset Management (GFMAM) and World Partners in Asset Management (WPiAM). Other components of the guide include: training courses, credentials and memberships.
How you can get started
Takeaways for your journey
- Choose the right certification and training path – based on your needs and goals.
- Embrace continuous improvement – to achieve your organisation objectives by optimising the value of your assets through a good management system.
- Consider working with your strategic advisor – leveraging your knowledge and our experience towards strategic asset management outcomes.
GHD Advisory can also support you to understand the pathways that are right for you or your organisation. Connect with us to achieve the best value from your assets. Our industry-leading team can help deliver exceptional quality and consistency to position your organisation in the global marketplace.