Fellows of Africa Laboratory Management Academy are Laboratory Leaders that have completed the Foundations of Laboratory Management Program, almost an equivalent of an Executive MBA but for Laboratory Leaders.
BLT, FALMA, Msc, PhD (Uganda)
MLT, FALMA (Uganda)
MLS, FALMA (Namibia)
This prestigious title signifies more than just academic achievement; it is recognition that the individual has successfully transitioned from a skilled scientific expert to a fully equipped “Labpreneur”—a leader capable of transforming laboratory expertise into sustainable, profitable, and impactful business ventures across the African continent.
The journey to earning the FALMA designation is a comprehensive 6-month commitment designed to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and entrepreneurial execution. The Foundations of Laboratory Management (FLM) program is an intensive course that blends theoretical instruction with hands-on, real-world application, ensuring graduates are prepared for strategic leadership.
Over approximately 72 intensive sessions, participants meet three times a week to master a diverse curriculum essential for running optimized laboratory operations. The training focuses on four core pillars:
The Foundations of Laboratory Management (FLM) is a six modular program covering operations, finances, marketing, leadership and management of laboratories. It takes approximately one month to get through each module with weekly LIVE lectures and self paced assignments.
