Program Description

Certified Manager® (CM®), a management certification program which we offer through our partnership with the Institute of Certified Professional Managers, qualifies mid-level managers and leaders to a standard of practice that is determined by industry practitioners.  The combination of a comprehensive curriculum and application-based assessment exams make the CM certification a reliable indicator of managerial competence and leadership potential.  The CM program is the product of a comprehensive Job Task Analysis study conducted by ICPM to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities mid-level managers need to perform competently on-the-job.  CM applicants must meet eligibility requirements for education and experience and pass three CM competency exams within a 15 month period to obtain the “CM” professional credential which is recognized worldwide.

The CM certification consists of approximately 90 hours of learning that can be completed as individualized, self-directed study or as group, instructor-led learning.  Program materials consist of three custom-published study manuals (in print format), access to ICPM’s e-Learning Center and three CM competency exams.  ICPM’s e-Learning Center includes multimedia resources and practice exams to reinforce learning. Participants who meet the eligibility criteria and pass the CM exams are awarded the CM certificate from the ICPM and earn the right to use the “CM” professional credential.  Certified Managers are responsible for maintaining high standards of management performance, following the ethical standards embodied in the ICPM Code of Ethics and recertifying annually to keep their management acumen and CM status current.

What are the benefits of ICPM’s Certified Manager® Certification?

CM certification is highly sought after in today’s workplace because:

  • It enhances management and leadership knowledge, skills and ethics
  • It develops confidence and enhances on-the-job performance
  • It verifies a level of management competency and leadership potential 
  • It demonstrates a commitment to continuing professional development 
  • It offers a competitive edge for employee selection and advancement
  • It adds credibility to organizations that invest in quality management

Please contact us for more information on the Certified Manager® certification program.