CERTIFIED MANAGER (CM) PROGRAM

The Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) specializes in management training and certification.  Founded in 1974 by the National Management Association (NMA), the International Management Council (IMC), and management educations, the Institute has certified over 10,000 managers worldwide in all industries.

The Certified Manager Program is a professional training program that: develops and enhances general management skills, and prepares individuals to take the CM management certification exams.

Those who successfully complete the CM exams achieve Certified Manager (CM) certification, a prestigious credential that recognizes competency and professionalism of managers in all fields.

For individuals, CM certification:

For employers, CM certification:

HOW DO I BECOME CERTIFIED?
Certification can be accomplished in four easy steps by:

The application determines eligibility to take the CM certification exams and is based on a point system. 
Education points are awarded for high school completion, college degree and non-degree programs, and management training.  Education points are verified by diploma, transcript, and or certificates of completion.
Experience points are awarded for managerial, non-managerial, general business, leadership, and teaching experience.  Experience points are verified by reference statements signed by former employers.
Applicants that cannot meet the experience and education requirements may apply to the CM Program as an Associate.  Associate CMs earn full CM status by fulfilling the deficient requirement.
Applications may be completed online at www.icpm.biz.  Approved applications have 15 months from date of approval to complete the program requirements.

Training and Study
Preparations for the CM exams can be accomplished through individual self-directed study or group study.  Group classes are facilitated by NMA chapters. 
Training materials for the CM Program include:

Content of the CM Program integrates contemporary management theory with the more traditional management approach of planning, leading, organizing, and controlling.

The three CM assessment exams coincide with the three CM study manuals.  ICPM offers the ultimate in testing flexibility by delivering exams when and where you want them, 7-days a week, 365 days a year.  Test takers can choose from paper-based or computer-based exams.
Each CM exam consists of:

Test takers who receive an “N” for no pass may retake the exam by applying additional study and paying half the test fee.  It is recommended that test takers wait 30 days before retaking an exam.

After successfully passing the CM exams, your achievement will be recognized by colleagues, employers, customers, vendors and others in the business community.  New CMs receive a congratulatory letter, CM certificate, CM lapel pin, and a copy of the ICPM Code of Ethics.  They are entitled to use the title “Certified Manager” and the registered CM title designation, i.e. John Smith, CM.  ICPM recognizes CMs by sending press releases to local papers and announcement letters to designated senior managers.  The names of new CMs are also published in ICPM’s bi-annual newsletter, the Certified Letter.

WHAT DOES CERTIFICATION COST?

Annual recertification keeps your CM and management skills current.  CMs recertify each January by paying a $50 professional fee and submitting a plan of 10 hours of continuing education to ICPM.