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APICS Certified Manager Program

Certified Manager Program

. . . validating essential skills to lead and manage effectively

Through a comprehensive, 3-module program of training and assessment, the Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) certifies a level of management competency which is recognized worldwide with the Certified Manager (CM) credential. The Santa Clara Valley Chapter of APICS offers this training and CM certification which is appropriate for managers and supervisors at all levels and working in all industries.

Certified Manager Program

Module 1 Management Fundamentals
When TBA
Price $495 members
$550 non-members
Instructor Paul A. Long Sr., CPIM, CPPS, CM, CSCP
To Register Signup here, or contact us at (408) 727-1125.

 

The $495/$550 price of each module includes:

  • CM study manual
  • ICPM’s Online Learning Center (learning resources and practice exams)
  • CM application
  • CM certification exam
  • Phone/email support from ICPM

The CM body of knowledge covers the following essential skills and content areas:

Management Fundamentals Planning + Organizing Leading + Controlling
  • roles, skills, functions
  • types of managers
  • entrepreneurship
  • organizational culture
  • ethical behavior
  • social responsibility
  • managing diversity
  • managing globally
  • communication
  • mgmt info systems
  • innovation
  • learning organizations
  • economics
  • mission + goals
  • formulating strategy
  • operations mgmt
  • project management
  • decision making
  • learning/creativity
  • empowerment
  • delegation
  • org structure
  • groups + teams
  • effective meetings
  • HR management
  • coaching + feedback
  • styles & skills
  • motivation
  • managing conflict
  • managing change
  • self-empowerment
  • time management
  • stress management
  • mgmt control
  • operations control
  • quality mgmt
  • fin statements/ratios
  • budgeting
  • managing risk

WHEN:

Enrollment in the CM Program is continuous and CM exams are administered "on demand". CM certification is attained by meeting eligibility requirements for education and experience, and by passing 3 challenging CM assessment exams. Training and study alternatives include self-directed, group classes, and elearning.

WHY:

CM certification is highly sought after in today’s workplace because:

  • It enhances management and leadership skills, knowledge and ethics
  • It develops confidence and improves on-the-job performance
  • It verifies a level of expertise and sets quality standards
  • It demonstrates a commitment to professional development
  • It demonstrates an organization’s commitment to quality management
  • It offers a competitive edge for employee selection and advancement

HOW TO REGISTER:

Signup here, or contact us at (408) 727-1125.