The University of Wilmington Metropolitan (doing business in the state of California as “Wilmington Metropolitan University – WMU) is exempted by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), California State, US to offer educational programs solely for the membership of a bona fide trade, business, professional or fraternal organization.
WMU has met the qualifications for exemption from regulation under the Act, under the California Education Code (CEC) section 94874(b)(1). WMU is sponsored by Edu Assist International Association (EAIA), a non-profit professional association.
View WMU exempt status verification from the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), California, US.
Wilmington Metropolitan University (WMU) has met the regulatory and quality standards of Approval by QUALIFI UK.
Wilmington Metropolitan University having satisfied the assessors and regulators and complied with the conditions of validations established by the ECICEL (European Centre of Independent Certification in E-Learning), has been duly admitted to Accredited Membership of the Association.
Wilmington Metropolitan University (WMU) is proud to be an Accredited Training Provider of the Global Academy of Finance & Management®️ (GAFM®️)—a globally recognized professional certifying body based in the USA and active in over 150 countries.
🌐 Dual Certification with WMU + GAFM®️
Through our strategic partnership with GAFM®️, students who successfully complete selected WMU programs such as the MBA, DBA, or Executive Certificates are eligible to earn professional titles and global board certifications issued by the GAFM®️ USA Board of Standards.
🏅 Recognized Professional Titles Include:
CWM®️ – Chartered Wealth Manager
MPM®️ – Master Project Manager
CIPM®️ – Certified International Project Manager
AFA®️ – Accredited Financial Analyst
AMC®️ – Accredited Management Consultant
CHRA®️ – Certified Human Resources Analyst
…and many others in finance, project management, leadership, and business consulting.
These professional designations come with official post-nominal titles and are validated according to ISO/IEC 17029 standards.
🔒 Quality Assurance & Global Recognition
GAFM®️ is recognized globally for its commitment to quality and operates under these certifications and networks:
ISO 21001, ISO 29990, and ISO 9001 certified
Validation under ISO/IEC 17029
Member of AACSB, ACBSP, and CHEA-affiliated organizations
Referenced by the U.S. Department of Labor, FINRA, Investopedia, and more
🚀 Your Career, Globally Empowered
WMU’s collaboration with GAFM®️ ensures that our graduates are not only academically qualified but also professionally credentialed, opening doors to global career opportunities, industry recognition, and leadership roles across sectors.
“Wilmington Metropolitan University is a registered and approved provider with The CPD Group, United Kingdom.
As a recognised CPD provider, WMU ensures that all training programs meet the highest standards of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) excellence, delivering measurable outcomes aligned with industry expectations.”
Edu Assist International Association (EAIA) is a registered as a non-profit public benefit corporation under the law for public and charitable purposes with the secretary of state California.
EAIA membership is a pathway for worldwide recognition for your career and academic qualification and set as the benchmark for professional excellence. EAIA programs are designed to meet the growing demands of industries with a competent workforce at all levels. In order to participate in one of these programs and become competent in the global workforce, EAIA has teamed with the Wilmington Metropolitan university for exclusive access to their programs for their members. Prospective students must meet program admissions standards set by the university
Wilmington Metropolitan University is proud to be an Affiliate Member of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE). As part of our commitment to lifelong learning and professional development, our affiliation with AAACE reflects our dedication to advancing adult and continuing education on a global scale.
Wilmington Metropolitan University (WMU) is proud to announce its academic recognition by the University of California Foreign Credential Evaluation (UCFCE), a respected academic evaluation agency headquartered in Irvine, California, USA.
Through this collaboration, WMU has been awarded a Certificate of Recognition with Excellent Rating (Document No: CUC931-03-0924), affirming that the university’s academic programs meet the standards equivalent to those of regionally accredited institutions in the United States. The evaluation and equivalency recognition are facilitated by UCFCE, which operates in alignment with guidelines of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
This recognition enables WMU graduates to obtain degree equivalency certifications through UCFCE, strengthening their academic and professional credentials for global opportunities. It also enhances WMU’s efforts in forming strategic academic pathways, including the possibility for dual award or graduate progression arrangements with accredited institutions in other regions, including Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
WMU remains committed to maintaining transparency and academic quality in all its programs. While this collaboration does not constitute U.S. regional accreditation, it serves as a meaningful step in providing international graduates with recognized validation of their academic achievements.
We look forward to future academic collaborations that emphasize mutual recognition, quality assurance, and meaningful outcomes for students worldwide.