Lynn Powell, CM
Executive Director
Jonathan Lutz, MET
Instructional Designer
Drew Koch, CM
Manager of Assessment
and Technology
Aly Wilkins, CeMA
Customer Relations and
Marketing Specialist
Who is ICPM?
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Founded by the NMA/IMC in 1974
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A global advocate for managerial
excellence
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The largest US-based management
certifying body
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A business center of the JMU College
of Business
What does ICPM do?
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Educates: develops competencies
(knowledge, skills + abilities)
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Validates: management competency
+ leadership potential
HOW DOES ICPM DEVELOP MANAGERS?
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Foundations of Management Certificate
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Provides essential knowledge and skills for employees
transitioning to management and supervisory positions.
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Establishes a firm foundation for sound decision making,
problem solving, communicating, and more.
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Certified Manager® Certification
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Validates the managerial competency and leadership
potential of mid-level managers working in all industries.
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Enhances managerial knowledge and skills, raises
confidence on-the-job, and positions managers for
employment and/or career promotion.
FOUNDATIONS OF MANAGEMENT (FOM)
certificate program
• Created by ICPM specifically for entry level
managers, supervisors and team leads
• 45 hours of foundational management learning
with no eligibility requirements
• Choose from several study options:
• Individual self-directed study
• Group facilitated study
• Instructor led classroom study
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Program materials include:
• Custom study manual (print or e-book)
• E-Learning Center of online resources
• Instructor Materials (online)
• 90-item online exam to validate learning
• Completion of the FoM certificate contributes
towards CM certification*
*Must apply for CM certification within 5 years.
CERTIFIED MANAGER® (CM)
certification program
• Independently validates
managerial competency and
leadership potential
• Globally recognized professional
credential (CM) for experienced
managers and leaders
• Demonstrates a commitment to
quality management practice
• Provides a competitive edge to
move your management career
forward
CERTIFIED MANAGER® (CM)
certification program
• The CM certification is earned by meeting eligibility
requirements for education and experience and passing 3
challenging CM exams which validate management
competency.
• Application is continuous and completed online. Applicants
agree to abide by the ICPM Code of Ethics and keep their
management skills current by recertifying annually.
• Choose from several study options:
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Individual self-directed study
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Group facilitated study
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Instructor led classroom study
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Program materials include:
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3 custom study manuals (print only)
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E-Learning Center of online resources
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3 CM online exams (120-items each)
CERTIFICATE VS. CERTIFICATION?
Certified Manager®
Foundations of Management
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Introduces basic foundations of
management in a knowledge-based
format.
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Introduces a comprehensive body of
knowledge using an application-based
format.
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Designed for first-level managers and
supervisors that are new to
management or that do not qualify for
the CM certification.
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Designed for experienced managers
and supervisors working in all industries.
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Successful completion earns the “CM
Certificate” and use of the globally
recognized “CM” professional credential.
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The CM exams support a standard of
management practice determined by
industry practitioners.
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To retain the CM title, CMs must recertify
annually by engaging in professional
development to keep their skills current
and paying a professional fee.
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Successful completion earns a
“certificate of achievement”, but not
a professional credential.
The FoM exam supports specified
learning outcomes.
The FoM prepares new managers for
certification as they gain more on-thejob experience.
HOW DO YOU BECOME CM®
CERTIFIED?
1. Meet eligibility requirements for education and experience.
2. Study to take the 3 online CM competency exams.
4. Pass the 3 CM exams within 15 months.
WHY GET CM® CERTIFIED?
• to enhance knowledge and skills for
managing and leading
• to improve interpersonal interactions
• to increase confidence on-the-job
• to promote professional credibility
• to advance marketability for career
advancement
• to obtain global recognition of
managerial competency + leadership
potential
WHO RECOGNIZES AND VALUES
CERTIFIED MANAGERS®?
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Employers
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Senior management
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Clients
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Competitors
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Vendors
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Colleagues
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Friends & Family
CERTIFIED MANAGERS TODAY
Certified Managers are recognized in nearly 80 countries which include:
Australia
Indonesia
Bahamas
Jordan
Canada
Kuwait
Egypt
Lebanon
Ethiopia
Malaysia
Germany
Mexico
Greece
New Zealand
Guam
Nigeria
India
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Tanzania
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
United States
WHAT INDUSTRIES EMPLOY
CERTIFIED MANAGERS?
Aerospace:
Lockheed Martin, Boeing, NASA
Banking:
Bank of America, SunTrust Bank
Construction:
Deere Harvester, Bechtel
Defense:
General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman
Engineering:
Bechtel, BAE Systems
Government:
US Dept. of Energy, City of San Diego
Healthcare:
Johns Hopkins, Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Manufacturing: Toyota, Pepsi Cola, Gulfstream
Oil & Gas:
GASCO, ZADCO, Borouge
Pharmaceuticals: Wyeth Laboratories, Pfizer
HOW TO GET CERTIFIED
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Register at www.icpm.biz for a guest account.
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Apply online for the CM certification to confirm eligibility.
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Select a study format: individual self-study, instructorfacilitated online, or group classroom study.
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Pay program fees online or by phone.
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Prepare to take and complete all 3 CM Competency
exams within 15 months. Applicants that pass CM exams
will be awarded the CM certification.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE CM EXAMS
CM Study Materials
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90 hours of training in 3
modules
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3 custom published CM study
manuals
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e-Learning Center of study
resources
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practice exams (timed and
feedback)
WHAT CONTENT DOES CM COVER?
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Management functions
Managing vs. leading
Ethics & social responsibility
Managing globally
Managing for sustainability
Communication
Decision making
Information technology
Business law/risk management
Economic systems
Organizational culture
Planning and strategy
Operations management
Project management
High performance teams
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Human resource management
Managing diversity
Coaching & feedback
Networking & mentoring
Running effective meetings
Leading effectively
Motivation
Managing change
Conflict and negotiation
Managing misbehavior
Time + stress management
Operations control
Quality management
Financial management
Budgeting
WHAT DOES CM CERTIFICATION COST?
Option 1: Bundle Pricing
$745
The Bundle allows you to save more than $50 off the cost of the CM
program. It includes everything needed to become certified:
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CM application fee
3 CM study manuals
3 CM certification exams
ICPM Online Learning Center Access
Option 2: Application and Exam Fees Only
$495
For customers who don’t need (or want) the CM study manuals.
Includes:
• CM application fee
• 3 CM certification exams
• ICPM Online Learning Center access
HAVE QUESTIONS?
CONTACT US
• Visit ICPM ‘s website www.icpm.biz
• Email ICPM at icpmcm@jmu.edu
• Call us at 540-568-3247
• Join the exclusive CM Network