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Start a Business Advisory & Consulting Practice
Build on your professional experience with structured training, practical client discovery tools and a clear pathway into business advisory and consulting.
THE INSTITUTE OF ADVISORS · MALAYSIAN CHAPTER
Business Advisory &
Consulting in Malaysia
Training, Certification & a Professional Community
The Institute of Advisors Malaysian Chapter brings together aspiring and established business advisors, consultants, accountants and other professionals who want to start, build or grow a successful business advisory and consulting practice.
Start
Your PracticeBuild the skills and tools to become a business advisor or consultant.
Your PracticeBuild the skills and tools to become a business advisor or consultant.
Grow
Your BusinessDevelop advisory services, strengthen your practice and increase your impact.
Your BusinessDevelop advisory services, strengthen your practice and increase your impact.
Connect
with ProfessionalsJoin Malaysian advisors and the global IOA network.
with ProfessionalsJoin Malaysian advisors and the global IOA network.
2009Institute founded
10+Countries with certified graduates
10,000+Advisors & consultants trained
RTO 91675Australian registered training organisation
Why the Malaysia Chapter
Start, Grow & Connect with Malaysia’s Business Advisory Community
Whether you are starting a consulting practice or already advising business owners, the Institute of Advisors Malaysian Chapter helps you develop practical business advisory skills, professional credibility and valuable connections.
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Grow Your Existing Advisory & Consulting Business
Expand your advisory services, strengthen client relationships and apply practical strategies to build a successful and sustainable consulting practice.
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Connect with Malaysian Advisors & Consultants
Meet fellow advisors, accountants and consultants through the Malaysian Chapter and benefit from connections with the wider Institute of Advisors network.
What members can build
How to Start and Build a Successful Business Advisory & Consulting Practice in Malaysia
From your first client conversation to a repeatable advisory model, our learning pathways provide the frameworks, tools, credentials and professional connections to help you establish and grow a consulting practice.
01Client discovery & diagnosis
02Business planning & strategy
03Advisory pricing & proposals
04Growth & value conversations
05Templates & client resources
06Professional branding & credentials
Malaysia Chapter Leadership
01 / CHAPTER PRESIDENT
Dr Fakhrul Anwar Zainol
President · Institute of Advisors Malaysia Chapter
A Certified Professional Business Advisor and experienced Malaysian academic and business leader, Dr Fakhrul brings expertise in entrepreneurship, economics and management. He helps connect local professionals with the Institute’s international advisory community and professional development pathways.
View Dr Fakhrul’s ProfileMalaysia network
Meet Malaysia’s Business Advisory & Consulting Community
Meet the chapter president and a diverse network of professionals helping strengthen advisory capability across Malaysia. Explore their Institute profiles to learn more.
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Mizal Azman Malek
People Strategy · Governance · Organisational Capability
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Dr Hashim Ahmad Shiyuthi
Strategy · Finance · SME Development
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MEMBER 04
Puan Jasmiza Yantee Jamalluddin
Leadership · Organisational Design · Operational Excellence
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Darren Kong
Governance · Finance · Strategic Advisory
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Tuan Muhammad Asrar Zulkifli
CFO Services · Fundraising · Business Advisory
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Tuan Zuhri Hazwan
Business Coaching · Finance · Strategic Advisory
View profileCertification & resources
Business Advisory & Consulting Courses and Certification in Malaysia
Whether you are formalising your advisory skills, looking for an advanced qualification or growing your professional network, explore the right starting point for your goals.
Certification pathway
Certified Professional Business Advisor — CPBA
A practical industry-recognised credential for professionals who want to formalise and strengthen their business advisory capability.
Explore CPBA →Nationally recognised qualification
11408NAT Diploma of Business Advisory
A deeper qualification pathway delivered by Institute of Advisors Pty Ltd, Australian RTO 91675.
Explore the Diploma →Membership & practice resources
Institute Membership & Advisor Resources
Access professional resources, learning, updates, chapter connections and practical materials to support your advisory practice.
Explore Membership →SEPARATE PRACTICE TECHNOLOGY
Explore Smart Advisor ↗IOA Smart Advisor Software
Explore client discovery, benchmarking and business advisory tools to support your practice. Software is sold separately and is not included in any course or qualification.
Who should get involved?
Built for professionals who help business owners make better decisions.
Accountants & BookkeepersExpand beyond compliance into more structured advisory conversations.
Consultants & CoachesAdd stronger frameworks, tools and professional positioning to your existing work.
Business Owners & ExecutivesTurn commercial and leadership experience into a repeatable advisory capability.
Finance & Strategy ProfessionalsBroaden your client impact through structured business improvement and strategy work.
Your next step
Start, Build or Grow Your Advisory & Consulting Career in Malaysia
Whether you are looking for certification, professional resources, a stronger advisory methodology or a local professional network, the Institute can help you identify the most suitable starting point.