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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION: |
CMC - Certified Management Consultant |
DESIGNATION ID | DESIGNATION TITLE | |||
627 | CMC - Certified Management Consultant | |||
PROFESSIONAL BODY | DESIGNATION STATUS | |||
IMCSA - Institute of Management Consultants and Master Coaches of South Africa | Registered | |||
SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | ||
SAQA 296/22 | 2022-06-02 | 2024-12-01 |
DESCRIPTION: |
Certified Management Consultant (CMC):
Certified Management Consultant is the mark of competency for the management consulting industry and is recognized internationally. Members with a minimum of three years of consulting experience are eligible to become a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) by assessment. These options are available to Members of the Institute and are processed each year. |
AWARDING CRITERIA |
For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification: |
To apply for CMC status, you need to have completed a membership application and have been accepted as a management consultant of the IMCSA.
The fundamental requirements are: > As a consultant, internally or externally to an organisation. > In a role in an organisation that requires the application of consulting to purposefully improve organisational functioning. Academic Component: The minimum requirement is for an undergraduate Degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant discipline in business related fields and consulting related fields, plus completion of an IMCSA recognised consulting course/qualification. |
Experiential Learning or Experience |
The emphasis of the IMCSA Certified Management Consultant Designation is on proven demonstration of the effective practical application of consulting in the work or market place. |
Competency Assessment |
In addition to the requirements for Consulting Membership of the IMCSA, a Management Consultant application is in two parts, namely:
The Portfolio of Evidence consists of: The interview includes a Presentation on the same subject as the Assignment Study, and you will be asked questions about all of the evidence submitted. |
Designation RPL Statement |
This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. |
RETAINING CRITERIA |
In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
Code of Conduct |
Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. |
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) |
The importance of continuing practical application in the Certified Management Consultant Designation is reflected in the CPD requirements of the IMCSA. The emphasis is on continuous applied learning, testing new knowledge and approaches, reflecting on, and evaluating the effectiveness of the professional's ongoing practice.
There will be 3 general areas of development that contribute towards an individual's annual achievement towards the average score of 100 points over 3 years. These areas have been identified to ensure that a member seeks more than just "expertise" but is recognized for ongoing contributions to the quality of practice of consulting. These areas are: Any other area that is proven relevant. Development activity will qualify in any one of these main areas, such as seminars, workshops and courses, personal professional participation and activities, including reflection and action learning with peers, mentors or coach supervisors. |
Fees |
Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. |
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION PROGRESSION PATHWAY (The Designation being reported on here is shown in italics.) |
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Sequence | Designation ID | Designation Title |
1 | 627 | CMC - Certified Management Consultant |
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For more information on this Professional Designation, please visit www.imcsa.org.za |