Who is ICPM?• Founded by the NMA/IMC in 1974 • A global advocate for managerial

excellence• The largest US-based management

certifying body• A business center of the JMU College

of Business

What does ICPM do?• Educates: develops competencies

(knowledge, skills + abilities) • Validates: management

competency + leadership potential

Lynn Powell, CM Executive Director

Drew Koch, CMManager of Assessment and Technology

Jonathan Lutz, METInstructional Designer

Aly Wilkins, CeMACustomer Relations and Marketing Specialist

HOW DOES ICPM DEVELOP MANAGERS?

• Foundations of Management Certificate• Provides essential knowledge and skills for employees

transitioning to management and supervisory positions.

• Establishes a firm foundation for sound decision

making, problem solving, communicating, and more.

• Certified Manager® Certification• Validates the managerial competency and leadership

potential of mid-level managers working in all

industries.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

CERTIFIED MANAGER® (CM)

• 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:• Individual self-directed study• Group facilitated study• Instructor led classroom study

• Program materials include: • 3 custom study manuals (print only) • E-Learning Center of online resources• 3 CM online exams (120-items each)

certification program

CERTIFICATE VS. CERTIFICATION?Foundations of Management

• Introduces basic foundations of management in a knowledge-based format.

• Designed for first-level managers and supervisors that are new to management or that do not qualify for the CM certification.

• 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-the-job experience.

Certified Manager®

• Introduces a comprehensive body of knowledge using an application-based format.

• Designed for experienced managers and supervisors working in all industries.

• Successful completion earns the “CM Certificate” and use of the globally recognized “CM” professional credential.

• The CM exams support a standard of management practice determined by industry practitioners.

• To retain the CM title, CMs must recertify annually by engaging in professional development to keep their skills current and paying a professional fee.

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®?

• Employers

• Senior management

• Clients

• Competitors

• Vendors

• Colleagues

• Friends & Family

CERTIFIED MANAGERS TODAY

Saudi ArabiaSierra LeoneSingaporeSpainSri LankaSudanTanzaniaUgandaUnited Arab EmiratesUnited States

Indonesia

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Malaysia

Mexico

New Zealand

Nigeria

Pakistan

Australia

Bahamas

Canada

Egypt

Ethiopia

Germany

Greece

Guam

India

Certified Managers are recognized in nearly 80 countries which include:

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

• Register at www.icpm.biz for a guest account.

• Apply online for the CM certification to confirm eligibility.

• Select a study format: individual self-study, instructor-facilitated online, or group classroom study.

• Pay program fees online or by phone.

• 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

• 90 hours of training in 3 modules

• 3 custom published CM study manuals

• e-Learning Center of study resources

• practice exams (timed and feedback)

WHAT CONTENT DOES CM COVER?

• 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

• 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:

• 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