Certified Professional Manager [CPM]-Self Paced

The Certified Professional Manager (CPM) program is designed to equip professionals with the essential managerial skills and strategic insights required to lead teams and drive business success in today’s competitive environment. This program provides a comprehensive framework for developing managerial competencies, enhancing leadership capabilities, and improving business execution.
Participants will learn how to master self-leadership, improve interpersonal communication, execute business strategies, and foster team performance. The course covers key areas such as business planning, financial intelligence, operational excellence, and organizational development. By combining practical learning with real-world case studies, participants will gain the skills to manage resources, improve decision-making, and deliver business results.
Upon completion of the program, participants will have the knowledge and confidence to lead teams, improve business performance, and contribute to long-term organizational success.

After being qualified as Certified Professional Manager every individual is capable to
- Develop Self-Mastery for Personal and Professional Success: Understand and apply the principles of emotional intelligence, behavioral management, and self-control to improve personal effectiveness and professional outcomes.
- Enhance Interpersonal Skills for Organizational Excellence: Build strong relationships through effective communication, negotiation, and collaboration, fostering a culture of trust and teamwork.
- Understand and Execute Middle Management Responsibilities: Gain clarity on the roles and expectations of middle managers, leveraging frameworks like the RACI Matrix and the MARS formula for role alignment and execution.
- Master Managerial Competencies for the 21st Century: Adopt a holistic, multidimensional managerial mindset using global frameworks and tools such as the ATD Model and Harvard Business Review insights.
- Strengthen Performance Leadership Capabilities: Lead teams to excel by understanding performance management principles, identifying key leadership competencies, and serving as a catalyst for team success.
- Apply Strategic Thinking and Business Planning Techniques: Develop skills in SWOT analysis, business strategy tools, and cost-benefit evaluation to guide long-term organizational success.
- Gain Financial Intelligence for Informed Decision-Making: Understand financial terminology, ratios, and analysis techniques to align business decisions with organizational goals and profitability.
- Drive Operational Excellence for Productivity and Growth: Learn operational management concepts and models to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance organizational performance.
- Master Delegation and Resource Allocation: Acquire practical delegation skills, design effective delegation matrices, and empower team members to maximize productivity and accountability.
- Build Corporate Leadership and Organizational Development Skills: Develop the ability to lead high-performing teams, drive organizational change, and apply OD theories and practices to achieve sustainable growth.

Pre-Course Assignment

M-1: Self Mastery: Source of Success Power

M-2: Interpersonal Skill for Organizational Excellence

M-3: Manager: A Powerful Force for Executing Results

M-4: Managerial Competencies [MC] for 21st Century

M-5: Managerial Role in Day-to-Day Execution

M-6: Performance Leadership: Ensuring That Team Members Excel in Execution

M-7: Communication that Matters for Manager

M-8: 7 Power Strategy for Effective Managers

M-9: Delegation & its Recipe

M-10: Organization Development: Concept, Competencies & Practice

M-11: Corporate Leadership & Its Application

M-12: Business Planning & Strategy

M-13: Business Management

M-14: Financial Intelligence

M-15: Operational Excellence & Manager’s Rol

15 Practical Focus Module
Post Completion:
- Electronic Certificate
- Digital Badge via Credly.com
- Printed Certificate Available
- Printed Transcript Available

- Strategic Leadership
  - Ability to develop and execute business strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
  - Strong ability to communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflicts.
- Performance Management
  - Expertise in motivating and managing teams to improve business performance.
- Business Planning and Strategy
  - Skills in creating and implementing business plans to drive organizational growth.
- Financial Intelligence
  - Ability to analyze financial data and make strategic business decisions.
- Operational Excellence
  - Competence in streamlining business processes and improving efficiency.
- Organizational Development
  - Expertise in leading change and improving organizational structure.
- Return on Investment (ROI) Management
  - Ability to measure and improve business profitability.

Upon completing the program, participants will be able to:

Develop and implement business strategies that align with organizational goals.
Lead and motivate teams to achieve high-performance results.
Communicate business goals and expectations effectively.
Manage day-to-day business operations with strategic insight.
Analyze business performance and make data-driven decisions.
Apply financial intelligence to improve business profitability.
Improve team collaboration and reduce conflict through effective communication.
Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Develop and execute business plans to achieve sustainable growth.
Measure and improve business performance using key performance indicators (KPIs).

Features:

Features:
Duration: 4 Months
Short Video Materials: Will not be Provided.
PDF: Will Provided.
Mode of Learning: Self-Paced

Assignment:

Total Assignments: 05
01 Pre-Course Assignment (Learning Purpose)
03 In-Course Assignment
- Total Marks: 100
- Pass Mark: 70%
01 Capstone Projects
- Total Marks: 300
- Pass Mark: 70%

Name: James Mwangi
Designation: Business Manager
Country: Kenya
"The course gave me practical strategies to improve team performance and business results."

Name: Abigail Mensah
Designation: Operations Manager
Country: Ghana
"The module on financial intelligence helped me make better business decisions and improve profitability."

Name: David Banda
Designation: Strategy Manager
Country: South Africa
"Learning about business planning and strategy gave me the tools to align business goals with team execution."

Name: Sarah Okeke
Designation: Senior Manager
Country: Nigeria
"The interpersonal and communication skills modules helped me improve team collaboration and reduce conflict."

Name: Joseph Kamau
Designation: Corporate Executive
Country: Tanzania
"The course’s focus on operational excellence and performance leadership helped me improve overall business performance."

Exam Guideline

Exam Method:

Number of Exams: 01
Number of Questions: 50 MCQ Questions
Duration: 60 Minutes
Total Marks: 100
Pass Mark: 70%

Certified Professional Manager [CPM]-Self Paced