What Is A CMC?

CMC is an acronym for Certified Management Consultant.  Why is this important when selecting a consultant?

 

The Value of the CMC to a Client - Clients are assured of a CMC’s competence and ethical behavior since each CMC:

• Completes a sophisticated peer and client review process with the IMCUSA.
• Served at least 5 clients, and they are happy with the results.
• Has a code of ethics and actually follows it.
• Will turn business away if the cannot meet a client’s needs (perhaps referring them to a colleague who can).
• Will be objective in all of dealings with clients.

 
Those who earn the CMC mark:

• Join the ranks less than 1% of the consultants in the profession.
• Are awarded a credential that is viewed by peers and can be positioned with customers as proof of competence, professionalism and ethical conduct.
• Can be referred by other consultants to clients with confidence.
• Must continue to develop professionally and apply for Certification Renewal every three years.

 

What Qualifications Must a CMC Meet? - In addition to being a member in good standing of the IMCUSA, a CMC has:

• at least three years experience as a management consultant.
• at least a Bachelor’s Degree.
• met strict certification requirements of the Institute of Management Consultants USA, an ISO-17024 certified organization.
• met publicly recognized standards of competence and professional conduct for consultants.
• undergone a thorough investigation of his or her consulting experience affirmed by 5 clients.
• been interviewed by a panel of senior consultants (CMC’s) to verify his or her technical competence.
• passed a written examination evidencing his or her familiarity with the Institute's Code of Ethics and the standards of competence as described in IMCUSA’s Common Body of Knowledge and Core Competencies documents.