Become a Chartered Manager (C.Mgr.)

Get Recognized With the World's Highest Achievement in Management and Leadership

Chartered Manager is the highest status that can be achieved in the management profession. C.Mgr is a prestigious internationally recognized designation in management and leadership. A Chartered Manager has developed various competencies in leadership, strategy, finance, accounting, management operations and organizational analysis. With these competencies, Chartered Managers are able to confidently assess and address complex business situations that demonstrate their ability to lead, inspire and motivate their people to meet business goals. 

CIM | Chartered Managers Canada has reciprocity agreements with the Chartered Management Institute in the UK and Institute of Certified Professional Managers in the US, so your designation can be used globally. With a Chartered Manager designation, the possibilities for your career are nearly limitless.

The Chartered Manager designation brings together rigorous business education with professional-level experience, setting you apart to contribute to Canada’s economic success. With the Chartered Manager designation, you will be recognized as a leading expert in business management and a true business leader.

Benefits of being a Chartered Manager

• Chartered status recognizes managers with exceptional management and leadership skills giving you the ultimate competitive advantage.
• You will join a community of high performing professional managers who are at the top of their game.
• Chartered Managers report increased self awareness and use their designation to stand out in the job market and develop their careers.

Ready to take the next step?

There are two main routes to becoming a Chartered Manager depending on a mix of education and experience. 

Do you hold an undergraduate or graduate degree in Business, Management or Commerce?

You can obtain your Chartered Manager designation after 48 months of professional-level management experience by successfully completing our Management Aptitude Evaluation (MAE).

Learn About the MAE

Do you hold an undergraduate or graduate degree in any discipline?

In addition to 48 months of professional level management experience and successful completion of the Management Aptitude Evaluation (MAE), candidates will need to complete the eight-course Chartered Management Program (CMP). The program is offered at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies as well as Continuing Education courses at colleges and universities across Canada.

Interested in the Chartered Manager designation but only at the start of your management career?

You can obtain our Certified in Management (C.I.M.®) designation and get noticed right away in today's competitive job market. If you have any questions about which route is best for you, then contact us today for more information.

Review our map to becoming a Chartered Manager below and being your journey to stand out in today's competitive job market with Canada's highest-level business management designation.

C.MGR REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ROUTES:

Regardless of education achievement or business management experience, all candidates for the Chartered Manager designation must meet the following requirements.

1. Be a CIM Member in good standing
2. Complete the online C.Mgr. Application
3. Upload three (3) professional reference letters
4. Upload detailed résumé outlining all academic and management experience aligning with the Chartered Manager Competency Framework (CMCF)
5. Upload copies of academic certificates
6. Upload transcripts for each academic qualification
7. Upload International Credential Assessment (if applicable)
8. Adhere to the Code of Ethics
9. Complete and pass the online Management Aptitude Evaluation (MAE) [Not required if you already hold the C.I.M. designation]
10. All applicable fees. Application and MAE fee will be charged during your online application process. Remaining fees (registration and membership upgrade) will be automatically charged upon approval of application.

Applicants are required to maintain current membership in good standing with the association and commit to Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CPD forms are available here: [PDF] [Word]. If membership lapses, you may be required to re-apply and pay all associated fees with re-application.

Need help recording your CPD units? Click here

Core Academic Requirements for C.Mgr.

Your undergraduate or graduate degree in management must meet the equivalent academic requirements of the Chartered Management Program (CMP).

If you do not hold an undergraduate or graduate degree in management, or your degree does not meet the equivalent academic requirements of the Chartered Management Program, you will need to complete the courses outlined in the CMP.

International Credential Assessment

Equivalent academic credentials from institutions outside of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, the United Kingdom and United States can be assessed by referring to the following website for Educational Credential Assessment: www.canalliance.org

The Professional Review Committee (PRC) reserves the right to request an Educational Credential Assessment for any international credential.

Formal evaluation by one of the approved assessors is to be uploaded during the application process.

Begin the Application Process

We're excited that you've decided to become a Chartered Manager! Please read the following instructions carefully to ensure your application process goes as smoothly as possible.

If you are ready to begin the application process for your C.Mgr designation but are not an Associate Member of The Canadian Institute of Management, then you must apply for a membership before applying for the designation. Please click the button below on the right to apply to become an Associate Member with CIM. Once your membership has been verified, return to this page and click the button below on the left to start the C.Mgr designation application.

If you are already an Associate Member with CIM, then please click the button below on the left to start your C.Mgr application process. Keep this page bookmarked so you can refer back to the required documentation needed to complete the application process.