Institute of Management Consultants USA (IMC USA)

The Institute of Management Consultants USA (IMC USA) offers it members the skills to utilize leadership, mentoring and collaboration to further the professional training, career opportunities and networking opportunities with peers and others in the field of management consulting.

I recommend: IMC USA provides various ways to encourage growth and professional development.

Association of Internal Management Consultants (AIMC)

The Association of Internal Management Consultants (AIMC) provides valuable insights regarding how to effectively utilize external consulting capabilities and techniques or revamp an approach to handle management consultant procedures.

I recommend: AIMC membership gives access to numerous tools and techniques to consult and improve an organization's current business operations.

Internal management consultant

The role of an internal management consultant performs responsibilities that align with strategic planning, altering business objectives to provide solutions, recommendations for process changes and organizational development. However, the consultant is working within the company and has the advantage of daily interaction with overlapping departmental processes and working knowledge of company culture to address business issues and implementing change strategy.

I recommend: The Change Management Learning Center sponsored by Prosci offers and in-depth explanation of the role of an internal management consultant and the benefits associated with this type of consulting within an organization.

The International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI)

The International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI) is an international management consulting association that oversees the administration of standards and compliance for the international "CMC" certification acquired by professionals in the field of management consulting.

I recommend: Visit the ICMCI for a detailed description of its role as it represents the management consulting professional firms and agencies.

Certified Management Consultant (CMC)

The initials CMC following a consultant's name, confirms they have met the ICMCI member institutes requirements and is a Certified Management Consultant based on meeting the qualifying criteria established in the profession. This certification also confers privileges with The International Council of Management Consulting Institutes and eligibility for reciprocity.

I recommend: ICMCI explains the requirements for a management consultant to become a CMC.

International Guild of Professional Consultants and Coaches (IGPC)

The International Guild of Professional Consultants and Coaches (IGPC) is an organization that promotes the ethical practice and standards of professional consultants for all specialities. The guild offers certification in management and marketing and provides other resources to assist consultants with coaching to increase skills and professionalism in the field.

I recommend: Review the IGPC's website on how the organization helps its members deliver quality services that meet rigorous industry professional standards through education, coaching and practical support services.