Certification
Earn the credential that tells the room you’ve done the work.
As a founding partner of the Institute of Certified Professional Managers, NMA gives members exclusive pricing on the Certified Manager® (CM) and Certified Supervisor® (CS) designations — distinctions few managers ever earn.
Compare certificationsDemonstrates competency across leadership, planning, and administrative skill.
Built for front-line supervisors stepping into their first leadership role.
Co-founded in 1974 with the International Management Council at JMU.
Exclusive discounts on exam fees and prep materials for NMA members.
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Institute of Certified Professional Managers
Administers the Certified Manager (CM) and Certified Supervisor (CS) designations.
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CM® or CS® — which one is right for you?
Both are administered through ICPM, NMA’s certification partner since 1974. Start with CS if you’re new to leading a team; move to CM once you’re managing broader operations.
The entry point into ICPM certification.
- Best for
- First-time supervisors and team leads starting their leadership journey.
- Eligibility
- High school diploma or GED, plus 1–7 points on ICPM's combined education/experience scale.
- Exam format
- 1 exam
- Cost
- $110
- Renewal
- Annual maintenance fee plus continuing education every 3 years.
- What it covers
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- ✓ The Profession of Management
- ✓ Global Business Environment
- ✓ Communication & Information Technology
- ✓ Ethical Decision Making
ICPM's benchmark credential for general management.
- Best for
- Experienced managers and leaders already responsible for teams or operations.
- Eligibility
- 4–7 points on ICPM's combined education/experience scale.
- Exam format
- 3 exams (Management Essentials, Planning & Organizing, Leading & Controlling)
- Cost
- $330 for all three exams
- Renewal
- Annual maintenance fee plus continuing education every 3 years.
- What it covers
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- ✓ Everything covered in CS, plus:
- ✓ Strategic Planning & Organizational Design
- ✓ Talent & Human Resources
- ✓ Team Leadership, Performance, Accounting & Financial Management
Pricing and eligibility are set by ICPM and may change — confirm current details at icpm.net before applying.
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