Independent proof of competence for managers who effectively lead and further develop management systems.
Overview
What is it about?
Personnel certification in management proves that a manager masters the overarching principles of effective corporate and management leadership. What is assessed is an understanding of the high-level structure of management system standards, the ability to manage on a risk basis, and the leadership of organisations by means of objectives, key figures and continual improvement.
The certification is aimed at roles such as management representatives, division and site managers, and executives with overall responsibility for management systems. Their competence and qualifications are assessed and confirmed by an independent body.
Purpose & benefit
You make the leadership and management competence of your officers robustly verifiable. Across individual specialist disciplines.
What's included
Principles of effective corporate and management leadership
High-level structure and integrative requirements of management system standards
Risk-based management and strategic derivation of objectives
Process, key-figure and resource management
Leadership, responsibilities and stakeholder orientation
Management review and continual improvement
For whom
Is this right for you?
For management representatives, division and site managers, and executives with overarching responsibility for management systems.
Your benefits
What it does for you
Objective proof of leadership and management competence across disciplinary boundaries
Strengthening of your own position for more advanced leadership responsibilities
For employers: proven qualification of key responsible individuals
Greater effectiveness of management systems through demonstrably capable managers
Certification profiles
Certifications in this area
20 profiles with product ID, admission requirement, required preparatory courses and certification condition.
Individuals looking to develop an understanding of developing and implementing corporate strategies. This includes executives, management consultants, strategy managers, and anyone involved in strategic planning.
Admission requirement
Proof of relevant prior knowledge equivalent to the main course “IC-809/01-E-14”.
Required preparatory courses
Participation in the main course requires fundamental prior knowledge, which is provided through the following course:
Individuals looking to develop a deep understanding of developing and implementing corporate strategies at the highest level. This includes executives, management consultants, strategy managers, and anyone involved in strategic planning.
Admission requirement
Proof of relevant prior knowledge equivalent to the main course “IC-809/01-E-15”.
Required preparatory courses
Participation in the main course requires fundamental prior knowledge, which is provided through the following courses:
Individuals looking to develop an understanding of financial management processes and strategies. This includes financial managers, business consultants, controllers, and anyone involved in financial matters.
Admission requirement
Proof of relevant prior knowledge equivalent to the main course “IC-809/02-E-07”.
Required preparatory courses
Participation in the main course requires fundamental prior knowledge, which is provided through the following course:
Individuals looking to develop an understanding of financial management processes and strategies. This includes financial managers, business consultants, controllers, and anyone involved in financial matters.
Admission requirement
Proof of relevant prior knowledge equivalent to the main course “IC-809/02-E-08”.
Required preparatory courses
Participation in the main course requires fundamental prior knowledge, which is provided through the following courses:
Individuals seeking an understanding of effective resource management, including resource managers, environmental consultants, project managers, and anyone involved in resource optimization and utilization.
Admission requirement
Proof of relevant prior knowledge equivalent to the main course “IC-809/03-E-07”.
Required preparatory courses
Participation in the main course requires fundamental prior knowledge, which is provided through the following course:
Individuals seeking an understanding of effective resource management, including resource managers, environmental consultants, project managers, and anyone involved in resource optimization and utilization.
Admission requirement
Proof of relevant prior knowledge equivalent to the main course “IC-809/03-E-08”.
Required preparatory courses
Participation in the main course requires fundamental prior knowledge, which is provided through the following course:
Individuals looking to develop an understanding of project management consulting and coaching. This includes project managers, team leaders, management consultants, and anyone interested in consulting or supporting projects.
Admission requirement
Proof of relevant prior knowledge equivalent to the main course “IC-809/05-E-07”.
Required preparatory courses
Participation in the main course requires fundamental prior knowledge, which is provided through the following course:
Individuals looking to develop an understanding of advanced project management consulting and coaching. This includes project managers, team leaders, management consultants, and anyone interested in consulting or supporting projects.
Admission requirement
Proof of relevant prior knowledge equivalent to the main course “IC-809/05-E-08”.
Required preparatory courses
Participation in the main course requires fundamental prior knowledge, which is provided through the following course:
Employees at all levels who wish to gain a fundamental understanding of Lean and Six Sigma
Team members involved in continuous improvement or Operational Excellence initiatives
Individuals who want to contribute to or support improvement projects
Professionals seeking a structured problem-solving methodology without prior Lean Six Sigma (LSS) knowledge
Admission requirement
Proof of relevant prior knowledge equivalent to the content of the main course “IC-810-E-08”
Certification condition
Successful completion of the written examination
At least 6 months of professional experience in a relevant field of activity
Recognition
Participation in the course may be substituted by equivalent qualifications. The assessment of knowledge acquired through other means is subject to a fee.
Yellow Belt-certified professionals who wish to take on larger or more complex improvement projects
Process owners, team leaders, and subject matter experts in operational improvement
Employees who aim to lead data-driven problem-solving initiatives
Professionals seeking to achieve measurable business results through structured methodologies
Admission requirement
Proof of relevant prior knowledge equivalent to the content of the main course “IC-810-E-09“
Required preparatory courses
Participation in the main course requires basic prior knowledge, which is provided by the following prerequisite course:
Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt: Proof of participation in the course or prerequisite course(s), or evidence of equivalent prior knowledge acquired elsewhere + successful completion of the examination + at least 2 years of professional experience in a relevant field
Professional Lean Six Sigma Green Belt: In addition to the requirements for the “Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt,” a relevant practical project must be demonstrated and evaluated accordingly.
Recognition
All required courses may be replaced by equivalent qualifications and/or relevant professional experience. The assessment of knowledge acquired through other means is subject to a fee.
All required courses may be substituted by equivalent qualifications and/or relevant professional experience. The evaluation of knowledge acquired through other means is subject to a fee.
Our role
How we work
1Planning and conducting certification audits to assess the conformity of your management system with the requirements of the standard
2Independent decision on certification based on the audit results
3Issuing and maintaining certificates
4Conducting surveillance and recertification audits in accordance with the applicable rules and defined time intervals
Impartiality
Consulting or support services for the introduction, implementation or improvement of management systems are not part of our activity as a certification body.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What distinguishes the management certification from the discipline-specific certifications?
The discipline-specific certifications assess competence in one discipline such as quality, environment or energy. The management certification focuses on the overarching leadership and management competence for management systems.
Which leadership levels is the certification aimed at?
It addresses executives with overarching responsibility for management systems.
How is validity maintained?
Certified individuals receive an official certificate that specifies the scope and validity period. For re-certification, you must demonstrate that you still possess the required competence.
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What would Personnel certification in Management cost for you?
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