Certified Manager (CM)
Credential: Certified Manager (CM)
Credentialing Agency: Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM)
Renewal Period: 1 year
The Certified Manager (CM) is a general management certification. It is appropriate for supervisors, managers and leaders at all levels, in any industry, and benefits certificate recipients and their organizations. The CM program consists of 3 course modules of which each includes a study manual, online learning resources, practice exams and a certification exam. To earn the CM certification one must pass three certification exams. Successful completion of the CM exams is a reliable indicator that an individual possesses the skills that leaders and managers need. Eligibility for the CM certification is determined by a point system that considers both experience and education. A candidate must have at least 10 points including at least 3 Education points, and at least 4 Experience points. Candidates may count a maximum of 6 Education points and 7 Experience Points toward eligibility. Those who do not qualify for CM status may still participate in the CM program if they have met at least one of the minimum eligibility requirements. These individuals will earn Associate Certified Manager (ACM) status upon completion of the program. An ACM may earn full CM status through additional education and/or experience.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Manager (CM)
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 4 years
- Education: Associates
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 1 year
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM)
On the Campus of James Madison University
MSC 5504
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Phone: (540) 568-3247
Fax: (540) 801-8650
Email: info@icpm.biz
Education/Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Certified Manager (CM) candidates must have a combined total of 10 or more points to be eligible for certification. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 education points (up to a maximum of 6) and a minimum of 4 experience points (up to a maximum of 7). Points are assigned as follows:
- High school graduation (or equivalent) = 1 point
- College Education = 1 point per year completed; 1/2 point per 1/2 year completed
- 40 hours of management training = 1 point
- Other certifications = 1 point each (max = 2)
- Management/leadership position - 1 point per year
- Non-management/leadership position - 1/2 point per year
- Management/leadership position - 1/2 point per year
- Non-management/leadership position - 1/4 point per year
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Certified Manager (CM) credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidate must also agree to follow the ICPM Code of Ethics.
- U.S. military service should be documented by a form DD214 or Statement of Service.
Written Exam 1 Foundations of Management
- Management Fundamentals
- Manager vs. Leader
- Ethics and Social Responsibility
- The Global Environment
- Managing for Sustainability
- Effective Communication
- Decision Making
- Using Information Technology
- The Legal Environment and Risk Management
- Economics and Business
Written Exam 2 Planning and Organizing
- Planning and Strategy
- Value-Chain Management
- Project Management
- Organizational Structure and Culture
- Building Teams and Workgroups
- Human Resource Management
- Workforce Diversity
- Coaching and Feedback
- Networking and Mentoring
- Facilitating Effective Meetings
Written Exam 3 Leading and Controlling
- Leadership
- Motivation
- Managing Change
- Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation
- Managing Misbehavior
- Time and Stress Management
- Organizational Control
- Operations Control
- Accounting and Financial Information
- Financial Management
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Manager (CM) examination:
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Manager (CM)
Renewal Period: 1 year