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Certified Management and Consultant Institute / International Consulting Association

When you consider using a management consultant, look for the CMC® certification . . . Your organization deserves nothing less.
Certified Management professionals and Consultant professionals (CMC®) certification is awarded to those select managers or consultants who have met global standards for higher Education, Experience and project cases, Examinations and assessments, Ethics and personal behavior, management Skills and consultant Skills.
The earning of the CMC® by a management consultant is no trivial matter; it can be likened to an attorney passing the Bar, an accountant receiving a CPA, an engineer obtaining their PE license, or a doctor receiving their medical license. A candidate must submit to the most rigorous vetting process in the profession that includes receiving satisfaction surveys from clients, Conduct an in-depth examination and assessment of the applicant's capabilities through the CMC-4E2C international certification standard, and sitting for a panel interview or written defence.

　　

Master of CMC

Level I

» At least Foundation Degree

   /Higher Diploma/Associate Degree

» 4 years of department manager

   or 2 years of senior consultant

» 5 cases of management projects

» 1,500 hours of project experience

Total fees: $600

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Chief of CMC

Level II

» At least Bachelor's Degree

  ‌ Priority admission for MBA & DBA

» 4 years of CEO/GM/senior director

   or ‌Chief for at least 5 projects

» 3 cases of large-scale projects

» 1,500 hours of project experience

Total fees: $1500

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Mentor of CMC

Level III

» At least Bachelor's Degree

   Priority admission for MBA & DBA

» CEO of a Fortune 500 company

   in the industry‌ or well-known firm

» or President of a business school

» or A renowned national expert

Total fees: $0

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Note: All fees are non-refundable.

Membership Types: CMC or ICC ?
1. Global CMC® certification is aimed at management consulting field, such as Strategic Management, Marketing Management, Human Resources Management, Operation Management, etc.
2. ICC® certification is applicable to a wider range of fields, such as Decision-making Consultant, Digital Consultant, Financial Consultant, etc.

Why are you hiring a CMC or ICC ?
Hiring a CMC or ICC means that you and your project will benefit from a consultant who demonstrates of the highest level of competence, as well as:
• A history of results and excellent performance. Evidence of a successful track record is found in client testimonials, references, and repeat business, all of which are required to maintain their CMC® or ICC® certification.
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards of the profession. Your CMC® or ICC® has successfully completing both written and oral ethics examinations covering commitments to the client, to fiscal responsibility, to the public, and to the profession.
• Experience in the field. A minimum of 4 years of Senior management experience and 5 cases of continuous management project and successful results are required for certification.
• Life-long professional education. Your CMC® or ICC® takes advantage of the CMC institute / International Consulting Association's national conferences, local workshops, topical research, the Academy for Professional Development, newsletters, and other chapter-level offerings.
• A reference network for challenging client problems. They can utilize the CMC institute / International Consulting Association's national database, local chapter reference sources, and the combined wisdom of the knowledge management created and maintained within the CMC institute / International Consulting Association membership.
• Clients can be confident that the consultant who has earned the CMC® or ICC® certification has a history of excellent performance in delivering results to clients; has met world-class standards of competence, ethics, and client satisfaction; and has maintained this level of professionalism through education and periodic certification renewal.
• All these give you confidence in knowing that the CMC® or ICC® you've chosen has passed the toughest certification in the profession. You can be sure that the same professionalism required for certification will be demonstrated to you.

A CMC® Membership
A Certified Membership is a CMC® who is in good standing and has demonstrated competence and understanding in a range of consulting situations against an agreed standard and has agreed to abide by the International Consulting Association and CMC® association Code of Ethics.
A CMC® must meet the following criteria:
If you are a consultant
• You must have 5 cases experience in the full time practice of management consulting, with major responsibility for consulting projects of client companies In the last two years.
If you are a senior managers of enterprises
• 4 years senior management experience and 5 internal or external management projects.
Common demands
• Possess a degree from an Accredited College or University.
• Provide multiple references, most of them from officers or executives of clients served or CMC membership.
• Provide written summaries of client engagements.
• Pass a qualifying interview or written defence by CMC® official examination panel.


CMC - Certified Management professionals and Consultant professionals
CMC® is the world's only qualification inquiry system of the CMC institute / International Consulting Association (CMC qualifications).