The purpose of certification for the Professional Manager is to recognize those who have acquired an acceptable level of training, skills, work experience and effectiveness as a Professional Manager.

The Certified Professional (CPM) certificate will be issued to those who apply and are approved by the CCPC Examining Board.

The focus is:

• To provide the avenue for qualified persons who have studied, worked, and developed skills in the professional management field to receive professional recognition.

• To provide the public and their employers with confidence that professional managers have attained an acceptable level of competency.

• To provide Certified Managers with encouragement and opportunity for continual education and professional development.

Any person may apply for credentials as a Certified Professional Manager (CPM). However, he or she must be able to meet the Standard Criteria for education and experience set by the CCPC Examining Board.

The CCPC has set the following standards for the Experience part of the certification process:

• Experience is defined as supervised managerial work working directly with staff.

• Formal education or unsupervised work experience may NOT be substituted for the experience requirement. All experience must be documented.

• The applicant must have the equivalent of 4000 hours of full time managerial work experience in addition to course work placement.

The CCPC has set the following standards for the Education part of the certification process:

1. Education is defined as formal classroom education (workshops, seminars, institutes, in-services, and college or university work) in the Management field. Education must be related to the base of knowledge and skills associated with the Core Competencies listed below.

2. A Business Administration degree is required or general degree with adequate add-on education related to the base of knowledge and skills associated with the Professional Manager Core Competencies. All education must be documented with transcripts included.

3. After a person has been certified, it is expected that they will continue to attend workshops, seminars, and courses to keep abreast with new developments and maintain a high standard of professional competence in the management field.

1. Complete the application form including sections showing how you have

   achieved the total number of required management work and education hours.

2. Initial and sign the application in the appropriate places.

3. Attach the following to your completed application:

   • Current resume.

   • Signed Code of Ethics.

   • Signed Consent to Release Information form.

   • Supervisor's Evaluation in separate envelope.

   • A letter from your supervisor/employer, on employer letterhead, indicating

     length of time in current position and number of hours of work experience as

     outlined in the Experience section of the Manual.

   • Two current professional letters of reference in separate envelopes.

   • Photocopies of your professional degrees, diplomas, or designation.

1. The cost of Certified Professional Manager™ (CPM) certification is $415*.

2. Annual Certification Renewal Fee = $130/year*.

*All fees are in Canadian Dollars and subject to change.

1. To keep your certification in good standing it must be renewed each year by your annual renewal date.

2. It is recommended that you attend a minimum of one professional development event and read a minimum of 100 pages of new material related to management practice and theory (You do not need to submit this information but keep a record for your own purposes.