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 strict certification requirements of the Institute of Management Consultants in his or her country. The initials mean the consultant has met world class standards of competence, ethics and independence, and is eligible for reciprocity between ICMCI member institutes. 

These standards include:

• Requirements

  • Experience
    Three years in management consulting.

  • Education
    Recognized degree or professional qualification or additional five years in management consulting in lieu of a degree.

  • Time spent
    1200 hours per annum in active management consulting during the three qualifying years over the preceding five years and currently active in management consulting.

  • Independence
    Owner or employee of a firm in independent practice, or internal consultant in organization meeting institute's independence criteria.

• Qualification Process

  • Examination
    Written examination or structured interview to test knowledge of the code of professional conduct and common body of knowledge.

  • Sponsors
    Two sponsors who are full Members or Fellows (CMC, FCMC, MIMC, FIMC, or equivalent).

  • References
    Written descriptions of five assignments and five client references verified through interviews

Ethics
CMC's pledge in writing to abide by their Institute's code of professional conduct. This code signifies voluntary assumption of self-discipline above and beyond the requirements of law.

CMC = mark of excellence
In selecting management consultants, clients are well advised to seek individuals who meet the profession's own standards of competence, ethics, and independence. Institute certification is a valuable aid in this quest. It is the mark of excellence among management consultants.

The Certified Management Consultant (CMC^®) mark is awarded by the IMC USA to consultants who have achieved a level of performance that includes professional standards in technical competency and ethics, and global standards in consulting competencies, professional behavior, client and project management, and personal conduct.

Candidates for certification must undergo a thorough investigation of their consulting experience, complete exhaustive written and oral examinations, and meet global standards in consulting competencies, professional behavior, client and project management, and personal conduct. Less than one percent (1%) of all consultants have achieved this level of excellence.

When you see the initials CMC following a consultant's name, it shows that he or she is a Certified Management Consultant and has met strict certification requirements of the  Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) and the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI)  a proof meaning the consultant has met world class standards of competence, ethics and independence, and is eligible for reciprocity between ICMCI member institutes.

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