Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada)

The Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada) is the membership body behind the Certified Management Consultant designation in Canada. It certifies consultants, sets a professional code of conduct and runs training, events and programmes for people working in the field.

What Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada) offers

• CMC certification — executive and foundations routes to the designation, which is recognised in more than 40 countries.
• Professional development — courses such as the Essentials of Management Consulting, ethics training and sessions on generative AI and ESG reporting.
• Standards and conduct — a code of professional conduct, a competency framework, annual compliance declarations and a complaints process.
• Membership programmes — academic and consulting firm partner programmes, member affinity schemes and a pro bono consulting programme.
• Community and recognition — regional institutes and chapters, a podcast and the Project of the Year award.

Who it works with

Management consultants and firms seeking certification or membership, and organisations looking to hire a certified consultant.

Key facts

• Region: Canada
• Designation: Certified Management Consultant (CMC)
• Recognition: CMC designation recognised in over 40 countries