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! C ertification 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 ® Certification

# 1 You’ve never had any formal management or leadership training Research showsResearch 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?