Institute of Certified Professional Managers - Certified Manager Preparation Course
Program Overview
The Certified Manager certification is offered in multiple formats, from self-study to LIVE online to classroom, to fit your specific needs. The 90-hour certification prep program covers essential tools and principles for quality management practice that is applicable to any industry. Applicants are allowed 15 months to pass the CM exams and earn the CM certification from the Institute of Certified Professional Managers. Successful applicants also earn the privilege to use the "CM" professional credential as a sign of their competency. Participants can apply online at any time by completing the CM application and purchasing program materials.
The benefits of attending this course:
The Certified Manager certification is the product of a comprehensive job task analysis of the management profession to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for competent performance on-the-job. Upon attaining CM certification, certificants will possess proof of their qualification to manage and lead in the workplace. CM certification empowers certificants to take control of their careers by positioning themselves for advancement.
Program Agenda
The following proposed agenda is subject to changes by the client for the ultimate benefit of improving the training ROI of delegates and the client organization. The schedule duration can also be lengthened if the client wishes to enable delegates to achieve an even deeper understanding.
Course Outline:
Part One
- The Management Process Today
- Characteristics of Managers
- Ethics and Social Responsibility
- Managing in the Global Environment
- Managing for Sustainability
- Promoting Effective Communication
- Decision Making
- Using Information Technology to Increase Performance
- The Legal Environment and Managing Risk
- Understanding Economics and How it Affects Business
Part Two
- Planning and Strategy
- Value-Chain Management
- Organizational Structure and Culture
- Managing a Diverse Workforce
- Building High-Performance Teams
- Human Resource Management
- Coaching and Performance Feedback
- Networking and Mentoring
- Project Management
- Running Effective Meetings
Part Three
- Planning and Strategy
- Value-Chain Management
- Organizational Structure and Culture
- Managing a Diverse Workforce
- Building High-Performance Teams
- Human Resource Management
- Coaching and Performance Feedback
- Networking and Mentoring
- Project Management
- Running Effective Meetings
Who Should Attend?
The course is suitable for:
All senior, supervisors and mid managers of any organization of all industries.
Course Prerequisites
Delegate will need a minimum of three years’ relevant experience in a business environment.
Learning Methodology
The learning methodology is highly interactive, consisting of a balanced mix of short presentations, the Course Director’s extensive experience in this specialized field, handouts containing key articles and topic support, dialogue about leading practice, delegates’ own ideas, experiences and Q&A, sharing of knowledge, discussions, feedback, scenarios, case studies, practical examples, individual and group exercises designed to assist the participants to gain a working knowledge of the topics taught and to embed the skills.
Course Duration:
6 hours per session, one session per week for 15 weeks to a total of 90 hours.
