CMC (Certified Management Consultant) is a certification mark awarded by the Institute of Management Consultants USA and represents evidence of the highest international standards of consulting competence and adherence to the ethical canons of the profession. Less than one percent of all consultants have achieved this level of performance.

Tthe CMC designation may only be awarded to members in good standing of our organization. Continued membership in the organization is required to maintain the CMC designation.

• Experience – A minimum of three years in practice as a full-time consultant, with major management responsibility
• Education - Degree from a four-year college
• References - Five satisfactory references from officers or executives of client organizations
• Engagements – Panel interviews and written summaries of five client assignments
• Application - Written response to an engagement case study and presentation to a panel
• Competence - Qualifying written examination and oral review by senior CMCs to demonstrate your professional competence and currency in areas of specialization, application of experience, and understanding of the management consulting process and common body of knowledge
• Ethics - Written examination and oral interview on the IMC Code of Ethics and ethical aspects of consulting.