Specialize in IT Governance, Cyber Security, IT Service Management
Certified Management Consultant
The CF Academy of Management Consulting, UK offers practising and aspiring IT management consultants the opportunity to become a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) – the career-defining, globally recognised qualification in IT management consulting / IT Advisory certifications. The certification is available for management consulting areas of Cyber Security, IT Governance & IT Service Management.
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Benefits of CMC
Being a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) in your chosen area of specialization demonstrates your high level of expertise & knowledge. Your career opportunities in the IT management space increase multifold. It also serves as a differentiator for you and the other IT management consultants.
CMC Quick Glance
CMC is the defining global certification for practising & aspiring IT management consultants.
CMC Certification Test Details
- Test Duration: 120 minutes
- Test Total Score: 60
- Number of Questions: 60 (1 score each)
- Scope: 5 domains (3 common domains + 2 specialization-focused domains)
- Test Format: Graded Multiple Choice
- Passing Grade: 60%
- Languages: English
- Testing Center: CF Academy authorized training & testing centers
- Test vouchers: Available through CF Academy authorized training partners
CMC Common Domains
- Domain 1: IT Management Consulting Principles
- Domain 2: IT Management System Transformation Methodology
- Domain 3: Behavioural Principles
CMC Specialization Domains
Specialization-focused Domains:
Cyber Security Specialization:
- Domain 1: Application of ISO 27001:2022
- Domain 2: Application of NIST CSF 2.0
IT Governance Specialization:
- Domain 1: Application of COBIT 2019
- Domain 2: Application of ISO 38500:2015
IT Service Management Specialization:
- Domain 1: Application of ISO 20000:2018
- Domain 2: Application of EXIN SIAM (Service Integration & Management)
Domains
1.1 – Introduction to Management Consulting
1.2 – Management Consulting Principles & Ethics
1.3 – Management Consulting in IT environments
1.4 – IT Management Consultant – Role & Levels Study
1.5 – Model & non-model based IT Management Consulting
2.1 – Three Phases & Seven Steps of IT Management System Transformation
2.2 – Investigation Phase
- Context Setting as a tool
- Risk Assessment Methodology
- Assessment of management system gaps
2.3 – Establishment Phase
- Design & documentation of the applicable management system
- Implementation & establishment of the applicable management system
2.4 – Assess & Improve Phase
- Internal assessment to explore the conformance status of the management system
- Closure of any identified conformance gaps
- Project closure activities
3.1 – Behavioural principles of IT Management Consultants
3.2 – Skill matrix of IT Management Consultants
3.3 – Problem solving skills
3.4 – Negotiation skills
3.5 – Logical reasoning skills
3.6 – Communication skills
4.1 – Structure of ISO 27001/COBIT 2019/ISO 20000:2018
4.2 – Content of ISO 27001/COBIT 2019/ISO 20000:2018 (Clauses/Controls/Processes etc)
4.3 – Transformation of IT Management Systems as per the requirement of ISO 27001/COBIT 2019/ISO 20000:2018 using the seven steps transformation methodology
5.1 – Structure of NIST CSF 2.0/ISO 38500:2015/EXIN SIAM
5.2 – Content of NIST CSF 2.0/ISO 38500:2015/EXIN SIAM (Clauses/Controls/Processes etc)
5.3 – Transformation of IT Management Systems as per the requirement of NIST CSF 2.0/ISO 38500:2015/EXIN SIAM using the seven steps transformation methodology
CMC Examination Weightages
| Domains | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Domain 1: IT Management Consulting Principles | 9% |
| Domain 2: IT Management System Transformation Methodology | 28% |
| Domain 3: Behavioural Principles | 15% |
| Domain 4: Application of ISO 27001:2022 / COBIT 2019 / ISO 20000:2018 (as per the choice of specialization) | 28% |
| Domain 5: Application of NIST CSF 2.0 / ISO 28500:2015 / EXIN SIAM (as per the choice of specialization) | 20% |
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CMC Certification Path
Frequently Asked Questions
Certified Management Consultant (CMC) by CF Academy of Management Consulting, UK (CF-AMC) is the defining global certification for professionals keen to make a successful career in the IT management consulting industry.
CMC Certificate can be achieved in three specialization areas of IT management. They are:
- Cyber Security Management
- IT Governance
- IT Service Management
Professionals may choose to be CMC certified on any one of these three specializations.
Being a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) in your chosen area of specialisation can have the following benefits:
- CMC certification will demonstrate your high level of expertise & knowledge on Cyber Security / IT Governance / IT Service Management consulting.
- It will increase career opportunities of the certified professional in the IT management consulting space.
- It will also serve as a differentiator for the certified professional and the other IT management consultants.
CMC certification demonstrates the high level of capability & expertise of IT management consultants. Non-IT topics of management consulting are not in scope of this certification.
CMC is the only certification available focussed on endorsing the skill & knowledge of practising and aspiring IT management consultants, specialising in Cyber Security, IT Governance & IT Service Management.
The other certifications related to management consulting are neither specific to the IT related specialisations, nor they are designed based on the model of skill & knowledge global evaluation approach.
CMC thus is the choice of certification for Cyber Security, IT Governance & IT Service Management professionals across the globe.
There are two ways of gain your CMC certificate.
- Attend a training course with an accredited training organization. The training will include the test voucher. Appear for the test, pass it and become a CMC
- If you have 4+ years of relevant experience in your choice of specialisation, you may opt for our limited period grandfathering option for CMC. This path allows you to get directly certified on the basis of your industry experience.
CMC certification does not require any renewal.
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About CF-AMC
Consultants Factory Academy of Management Consulting (CF-AMC) is a continuous professional development-focused brand dedicated to the practice of IT professionals. CF-AMC has a close integration with the industry through the IT management consulting services of its parent Organisation, Consultants Factory Private Limited, UK.
The academy is dedicated to shaping the future leaders of IT management consulting. CF-AMC stands invested in the aim of delivering excellence, providing a distinguished pathway for both practising and aspiring IT management consultants, and help them achieve greater career success through its flagship certification, the “Certified Management Consultant”.
Our Certified Management Consultant program is designed to endorse the excellence of IT management consultants. It serves as the gold standard for professionals seeking to enhance their IT management system transformation skills and credibility in the industry.
This prestigious certification is offered in three distinct specialisation areas: Cyber Security Management, IT Governance, and IT Service Management.
CF-AMC is established with the aim of benchmarking the skill & knowledge levels of global IT management consulting professionals, and to develop a stronger, more capable and effective consulting workforce.
Training Partners
win upskill
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Wise East Solutions LLP
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Poseidon Dasa LLP
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