About CIM | Chartered Managers Canada

 

Founded in 1942, CIM | Chartered Managers Canada is the leading professional association in support of Canada’s Chartered Managers through certification, accreditation and professional development.  As the voice of Canada’s Chartered Managers, we provide leadership on issues affecting the management profession in Canada, increasing awareness of management as a profession.

As a chartered not-for-profit organization, the CIM operates through a Head Office and 14 Chapters across Canada, and has provided management development and certification to over 80,000 managers since its founding.

Professional Management Certification & Designations

The Certified in Management (C.I.M.) designation is attained by completing a certificate, diploma or degree in management, or the 8-course Chartered Management Program (CMP) or equivalent, and the Management Aptitude Evaluation (MAE).

The Chartered Manager (C.Mgr.) is awarded to professionals with a recognized credential in management—ranging from a one-year certificate to a graduate degree—combined with progressive professional management experience as outlined in our Chartered Manager Competency Framework. Depending on the level and type of academic background, candidates may also complete the Chartered Management Program (CMP), hold the C.I.M. designation, or demonstrate equivalent training.

Holders of these prestigious designations support the ongoing development of the management profession by subscribing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and abiding by the Institute Code of Ethics.

A membership in good standing is required to maintain the validity of the designation.

 


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