The Certified Manager Program (CM Program) is sponsored by the Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) through James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.  It consists of comprehensive management training and assessment that leads to Certified Manager (CM) certification.  ICPM has over 30 years experience certifying managers and over 10,000 people worldwide have become Certified Managers.  The CM Program is an easy way to gain valuable, up-to-date knowledge or to brush up on existing skills.  It may be accomplished through self-study (total of three manuals and three tests) at your own pace.  Below are outlines of the manuals’ content:

Management Skills I: Foundations of Management
	Management fundamentals  Managing Diversity  Managing Globally  Ethics & social responsibility  Communication  Management Information systems  Economic systems  Business law
Management Skills II:  Planning and Organizing
	Formulating strategy  Operations management  Project management  Decision making  Empowerment & delegation  Team management  Coaching and feedback  Human resource management
Management Skills III:  Leading and Controlling
	Leadership skills & styles  Motivation  Managing change  Conflict and culture  Time & stress management  Operations control  Quality management  Financial management  Managing risk

Becoming a Certified Manager shows personal initiative for self improvement and it may enhance your career opportunities and advancement as well.  For more information, visit the ICPM website at www.icpm.biz.

If you are interested in becoming a Certified Manager or have any questions, please contact:

Hana Hanigan
hhanigan@sandieog.gov
858-292-6326