Become a Chartered Manager (C.Mgr.^®)

Become a Chartered Manager (C.Mgr. ®)


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

The Chartered Manager (C.Mgr. ®) professional designation is the pinnacle of professional recognition in management and leadership, acknowledged internationally. Chartered Managers possess advanced skills in leadership, strategy, finance, accounting, operations, and organizational analysis, enabling them to tackle complex business challenges and effectively lead teams to achieve business goals.

The Chartered Manager (C.Mgr. ®) designation, issued by CIM | Chartered Managers Canada, is recognized globally through agreements with the Chartered Management Institute (UK) and the Institute of Certified Professional Managers (US), offering near limitless career opportunities.

Benefits of Holding a C.Mgr. ® Designation

• Chartered status recognizes exceptional management and leadership skills, providing a competitive advantage.
• Join a community of top-performing professional managers.
• Chartered Managers gain increased self-awareness, stand out in the job market, and advance their careers.

Routes to Qualify for the Chartered Manager (C.Mgr.®) Designation

To earn the Chartered Manager (C.Mgr.®) designation, applicants must demonstrate a combination of academic achievement and professional-level management experience. All applicants must also submit a detailed resume or CV and provide three (3) professional references or contacts supporting their experience.
 
Doctoral Degree
(e.g., Ph.D., DBA, Ed.D. in Management, Leadership, or Business Administration)

• From a recognized and accredited university or college
• Minimum 2 years of professional-level management experience

OR
Master’s Degree
(e.g., MBA, MPA, M.Com., M.Sc., M.Ed. in Management, Leadership, or Business Administration)

• From a recognized and accredited university or college
• Minimum 3 years of professional-level management experience

OR
Bachelor’s Degree
(e.g., BBA, B.Com., B.Mgt., BA in Management, Leadership, or Business Administration)

• From a recognized and accredited university or college
• Minimum 4 years of professional-level management experience

OR
Three-Year Diploma
(in Management, Leadership, or Business Administration)

• From a recognized and accredited postsecondary institution
• Minimum 5 years of professional-level management experience

OR
Two-Year Diploma
(in Management, Leadership, or Business Administration)

• From a recognized and accredited postsecondary institution
• Minimum 6 years of professional-level management experience

OR
One-Year Certificate / CMP / C.I.M.® Designation

• One-Year Certificate in Management, Leadership, or Business Administration from a recognized institution, or
• Completion of the Chartered Management Program (CMP), or
• Holder of the Certified in Management (C.I.M.®) designation
• Minimum 7 years of professional-level management experience

OR
Non-Management Academic Qualifications
(e.g., degrees, diplomas, or certificates in Arts, Humanities, Sciences, Engineering, etc.)

• Must be supplemented by:
  • Completion of the CMP, or
  • Equivalent certificate(s) or formal training reviewed on a case-by-case basis, or
  • Holding the C.I.M.® designation
• Professional experience requirement is aligned with the appropriate academic level above

Application Process

1. Be a member in good standing. If you are not already a member, you must first join as an associate member.
2. Complete the online C.Mgr. ® application.
3. Upload a detailed résumé outlining all academic and management experience aligning with the Chartered Manager Competency Framework (CMCF)
4. Upload three (3) reference letters or provide contact information for three current references
5. Pay all applicable fees during the application process.

Maintaining paid annual membership is essential to keep your designation valid. Lapsed memberships may require reapplication and associated fees. Members holding a C.Mgr. ® designation must also commit to Continuing Professional Development (CPD). A member must obtain 80 PDU credits every three years to meet CPD requirements. Need help recording your CPD units? Click here

International Credential Assessment

For equivalent academic credentials from institutions outside of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, the UK, and the US, an Educational Credential Assessment is required. Visit www.canalliance.org for details. The Professional Review Committee may request this assessment for any international credential, and it must be uploaded during the application process.

Application Fees

The fees associated with applying for the Chartered Manager (C.Mgr.®) designation are listed below:

• Application Fee: $50.00 (plus tax)
• C.Mgr.® Annual membership: $300.00 (plus tax – renewed each year)

Our annual C.Mgr. ® membership is currently $300.00 (plus tax) and renews every June 1st. If you have already paid associate member dues, you will only pay the difference to upgrade and renew at the full rate thereafter. Click here for information about our annual fee-schedule.