Bogor, Indonesia: The Asian Golf Industry Federation’s (AGIF) world-class education for club management professionals around the region will resume in Indonesia in May.

To be staged at Bogor’s MNC Lido City, Lido Lake Hotel (Trump International Golf Club Lido) from May 27-31, the Business Management Institute (BMI) course will feature top-level instructors from the Club Management Association of America (CMAA).

The AGIF is an International Associate partner of the CMAA and authorised to run BMI programmes as well as Chapter and Association Education, which are part of the pathway to the Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation.

“The AGIF has been a partner with CMAA since 2015. We were delighted to relaunch the BMI courses last year following a Covid-19 enforced break,” said AGIF Board member Steven Thielke, who chairs the Federation’s club management education committee.

He added: “The AGIF and the CMAA are proud to partner in providing a pathway to the Certified Club Manager degree in the Asia-Pacific region by offering the Business Management Institute.

“Each BMI module is a five-day, 40 hours, intensive session designed for managers with a desire to explore the basic elements of their profession in a comprehensive, tangible, hands-on approach to the subject matter.

“We’re excited to launch our programme for 2024. As there are limited spots available, we encourage those that are interested to register as soon as possible.”

Those who sign up by March 20 will be eligible to receive a 10 per cent ‘Early Bird’ discount.

The BMI is a professional development programme developed and launched by the CMAA in the early 1980s. Noting managers at all phases of their careers need instruction, education or inspiration, the concept of the ‘lifetime professional development programme’ was born.

The vision was realised as a multi campus-based programme that provides tangible career benchmarks by which managers can track their progress and strive for various levels of competency, including a respected certification.

The curriculum is based on 10 competency areas covering every aspect of a club manager’s job.

Chris Gray, President of the AGIF, said: “The Federation remains committed to delivering world-class education for those in the golf industry which is why it was gratifying to have been able to welcome back the acclaimed BMI programme last year after such a frustrating hiatus.

“We are especially grateful to Lido Lake Resort for acting as hosts and for their generous sponsorship.”

Founded in 1927, the CMAA is the largest professional association for club management professionals with 6,800 members.

CMAA members contribute to the success of more than 2,500 country, golf, athletic, city, faculty, military, town, and yacht clubs.

Jason Koenigsfeld, CMAA’s Chief Learning Officer, said: “The objectives of the CMAA are to promote relationships between club management professionals and other similar professions; to encourage the education and advancement of members; and to provide the resources needed for efficient and successful club operations.”

*For further details and registration for the BMI course in Indonesia in May, please email gm@agif.asia