Certification
When you see the initials "CMC" following a consultant's name, it means that he or she is a Certified Management Consultant and has met the strict certification requirements of the Institute of Management Consultants. The Institute was founded in 1969 by the principal associations in the consulting field to establish publicly-recognized standards of competence and professional conduct for the individual management consultant.
Applicants for Institute certification
- undergo thorough investigation of their consulting experience
- are interviewed by a panel of senior consultants to verify their technical competence
- must pass a written examination evidencing their familiarity with the Institute's Code of Professional Conduct, which they have pledged in writing to follow
To uphold the quality and integrity of the CMC designation, the IMC has also instituted a Recertification program. The program is based on a point system requiring CMCs to recertify every three years, and is designed to ensure that CMCs continuously maintain and enhance their professional knowledge and consulting skills. For more information regarding the certification process, contact Ken Prager at certification@imcphilly.org.
