Management Consultant
Information you need to know to work as a Certified Management Consultant
Who is the licensing body responsible for Management Consultants in Alberta?
To call yourself a Certified Management Consultant or CMC, you must be a certified member of the Certified Management Consultants of Alberta (CMC Alberta). You do not have to be registered if you do not call yourself a Certified Management Consultant or use the initials CMC after your name.
What are the registration requirements for Management Consultants?
1. Apply to become a prospective/associate member. Application include a resume/cv and proof of education. Review the information for internationally trained professionals.
2. Once you are member start the process to obtain your designation. See the Pathways Flowchart.
What are the training requirements for Management Consultants in Alberta?
Note: Licensing bodies compare international education and experience to Canadian standards.
Internationally educated applicants who are not certified with the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes must provide proof of education.
Depending on the certification stream applicants may be required some or all of the following courses to complete their certification:
- Essentials of Management Consulting
- Ethical Behaviour: Best Practices
- Project Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Personal Skills
What are the accepted English language proficiency tests and where can I be tested?
There are no formal English requirements for internationally educated Management Consultants; however, Management Consultants must have a high level of English in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in order to be successful in the profession. In addition, they are required to prepare their CMC Canada engagement summaries in English and to pass the required courses in English. To learn more about where to take an English language proficiency test in Alberta, visit English Language Proficiency Tests and Locations.
What resources and supports are available for internationally educated Management Consultants?
Directions for Immigrants offers workplace communication groups to help you integrate into the Canadian work environment. The Clear Communication for Business workplace communication group is designed to help internationally educated professionals fine-tune their communication skills with colleagues, supervisors, and clients. In one week, you will learn through role-play and scenarios the nuances and expectations of the Canadian business culture. Topics include active listening, assertiveness, conflict resolution, problem solving, and teamwork. Visit Clear Communication for Business for more information.
What information resources are available for Management Consultants in Alberta?
- Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC)
- International Council of Management Consulting Institutes
- Certified Management Consultants of Alberta (CMC Alberta)
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