The Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada) is proud to welcome the College of Northern Canada (CNC) as the newest member of their prestigious Academic Partner Program.
Beginning in February 2025, CNC will offer a pathway designed to help current management consultants and aspiring management professionals meet the rigorous standards required to earn the CMC designation. This program reflects CNC’s commitment to advancing professional development and supporting career growth through world-class training tailored to industry needs.
“We are honoured to partner with CMC-Canada to offer this elite pathway to the CMC designation,” said Chief Norman Yakeleya, Chairman of CNC’s Elders and Academic Councils. “This collaboration reflects our dedication to providing high-quality education and fostering excellence among professionals in Northern Canada. By equipping consultants with the tools and recognition they need to excel, we contribute to both individual success and the broader goals of sustainability, self-governance, and economic development.”
“CMC-Canada’s new academic partnership with the College of Northern Canada will connect students with industry leaders and valuable resources in the consulting profession”, says CMC-Canada Director of Membership Development & Academic Partner Program Lead, Allison Watcher.
"This impactful partnership, our first in Northern Canada, will enhance professional development opportunities for CNC students, and we are excited to continue to support the development of the next generation of consulting professionals," Watcher added.
This important partnership will allow College of Northern Canada students to access a variety of free resources through CMC-Canada:
- Exclusive educational programs and professional development opportunities designed to keep you at the forefront of the management consulting industry.
- Networking events that connect you with mentors, peers, and leaders in the field, allowing you to share knowledge and cultivate important relationships.
- A suite of online tools and resources to support your consulting practice, including research databases, templates, and best practice guides.
- The opportunity to engage in our Mentorship Program where, through personalized one-on-one mentorship, you’ll gain access to the expertise and experience of established consultants, helping you develop new skills, expand your network, and achieve your professional goals
After successfully completing the required CNC equivalency courses, students who are members in good standing with at least three years of experience as management consultants are eligible to proceed with the final steps of the process. The CMC designation is awarded upon successful completion of the Oral Assessment.
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The Academic Partner Program (APP)
CMC-Canada's Academic Partner Program is an exclusive program that provides academic institutions the opportunity to map the delivery of the educational requirements to achieve the CMC designation from within their current course offerings.
Learn more: https://www.cmc-canada.ca/academic-partner-program
About CMC-Canada:
The Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada) is a not-for-profit professional association dedicated to fostering excellence and integrity in the management consulting profession. CMC-Canada represents over 2,500 members across Canada who have earned the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designation, which is recognized as the highest standard for management consultants internationally. The CMC is not just a symbol of expertise but a statement to clients and employers that CMCs have the knowledge, skills, and ethical integrity to deliver outstanding results
About the College of Northern Canada:
The College of Northern Canada (CNC) is dedicated to improving post-secondary education in the region, designing and delivering innovative new professional pathways and courses specifically tailored to reach Northern communities. Our mission is to creatively educate leaders deeply committed to building vibrant, prosperous, and sustainable communities in the North.
All CNC courses pursue four general objectives that contribute to its vision to help build vibrant, prosperous, and sustainable communities in the North. These objectives are to develop:
- Insightful knowledge holders of the North
- Community-centered creative problem-solvers
- Empathic critical thinkers
- Ethical decision-makers
