CM® Certification –What’s it all about?
A Certification Quiz . . .
What is certification?
A. A body of knowledge
B. A training program
C. One or more exams
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
And the Answer . . . E - None!
Certification is:
Qualification to a pre-determined industry
standard of practice (SOP) independent
of where the standard was learned.--Institute of Credentialing Excellence (ICE)
Qualification occurs by demonstration,
practicum, simulation, and/or exam.
Applied to CM . . .
CM® Certification is:
Qualification to a standard of mgmt practice
OR Validation of managerial competency
and leadership potential
Managerial competency = knowledge, skills & abilities
Leadership Potential = attributes that inspire followers
Applied to CM Certification . .
Who Sets Standards of Practice?
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Job Task Analysis
Exam Blueprint
NCCA Standards
CMs are . . . NMA Members
CMs are . . . managers and leaders worldwide
5 Reasons Why You Need to Obtain
CM® Certificati
on
#1 You’ve never had any formal management or leadership training
Research shows* that 50-60%
of managers fail. Some on a
large scale—Spitzer, Petreaus
and Weiner—while others fail
less spectacularly on a daily
basis. To be a better leader . .
and a better person . . . takes
lifelong study and practice.*Research study by Hogan & Kaiser, 2005
• Skills enhancement• Confidence on the job
#2 Your career is treading water
When you reflect on your
career, are you content with
where you stand? Are you
moving forward . . backward . .
or standing still? Do you own
your career or are you letting
your career own you? • Quality mgmt. practice• Competitive edge
#3 You’ve neglected your own professional development
Did you earn your college
degree 5, 10 or 15 years ago
and stop learning?
How are you keeping up with
change?
Are you allowing yourself to
become obsolete?• Accountable for life long learning• Able to keep up with change
#4 Other managers have it . . . and you do not
It’s a competitive world
and you need an edge
to distinguish yourself
from your peers.
CM certification offers
global recognition and
professional credibility.
#5 Certification awareness is growing and you are missing out!
The use of social media, the CM
referral network, and growth in
the number of certifications
available in the marketplace are
responsible for making
certification a popular “value
added” alternative to degree
programs.
How do You get CM Certified?
• Demonstrate Eligibility
-- education + experience
• Develop KSAs (optional)
-- thru ICPM or another source
• Pass 3 CM competency exams
-- administered online 24/7
What About the CM Exams?
ICPM’s CM Study Materials include: 90 hours of training in 3 modules
3 custom published CM study manuals
e-Learning Center of study resources
practice exams (timed and feedback)
CM Certification . . Why Not?