Globally Recognized Credential
Use the AASBC® Accredited SME Consultant designation to show clients and institutions that you meet an international standard of practice.
The SEMP Approach® Training
A complete, step-by-step consulting methodology you can apply immediately with small business clients and SMEs in any market across Africa.
Tools, Resources & Directory
Member practice aids, the latest training manual, and a listing in the AASBC member directory so clients can find you.
Built for Professionals Supporting Small Businesses Across Africa
Small businesses and SMEs are the engine of Africa’s economy, and they need knowledgeable, well-equipped partners to help them grow. The AASBC program provides a proven framework for professionals across the entrepreneurial ecosystem — including consultants, bankers, development organizations, universities, and small business support institutions — to better serve entrepreneurs, small businesses and SMEs.
Whether you advise clients directly, support entrepreneurship programs, provide financial services, teach future entrepreneurs, or help strengthen small business communities, the AASBC program gives you practical tools, a structured methodology, and a globally recognized credential to create greater impact.
Why the AASBC Credential Matters
The Accredited SME Consultant designation signals that you've been trained in a structured, ethical, and results-focused approach to small business advisory work. It differentiates you in a crowded market and gives the small businesses and SMEs you serve confidence that they're working with a qualified professional held to a recognized standard.
What's Included
- The complete SEMP Approach® training program
- Use of the AASBC® Accredited SME Consultant credential
- Member resources, practice aids, and the latest training manual
- Listing in the AASBC member directory
Who It's For
- Independent consultants serving small businesses and SMEs
- Aspiring consultants building a practice
- Professionals transitioning into consulting
- Small business support organizations and advisors
Trusted by Consultants Worldwide
Members around the world use the SEMP Approach to deliver real results for the small businesses they serve.
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