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Institute of Management Consultants (Singapore)
A member of the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes

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About IMCS:
Institute of Management Consultants
(Singapore)
• Independent non-profit professional organization
• Registered and gazetted on 9th October 1992,
replaced the Association of Management
Consultants (AMC), formed in 1986
• A full member of the International Council of
Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI)

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Objectives of IMCS:
Institute of Management Consultants
(Singapore)
• To promote the skills and knowledge of
management consultancy
• To adopt the highest standards of conduct by
members of the management consulting
profession

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Our Vision and Mission
Our Vision
To be an internationally recognized authority for the
development and certification of all professional
management consultants in Singapore
Our Mission
To be a world-class resource partner and centre of
excellence and innovation for management consulting
knowledge and best practices in Singapore

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Our Values
• Our Values
– We adhere to and uphold the highest levels of ethical
and professional conduct
– We make value-added contributions to the business
community and national development efforts
– We adhere to our social responsibility to our
members, the community and the nation

6. Our Council
• President: Mr. George Wong
• Immed. Past President: Mr. Philip Kee
• Vice President: Ms. Lydia Goh
• Hon. Secretary: Mr. Kelvin Chan
• Hon. Treasurer: Mr. Pradeep K Chatterjee
• Council Members:
– Dr. Adrian Chew
– Mr. Lim Poh Khai
– Mr. Suhaimi Salleh
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Certification and Membership
• IMC (Singapore) has established a process to
certify management consultants in Singapore
• Several classes of membership:
– Honorary Fellow
– FIMC
– FCMC
– CMC
– MIMC
– Associate members (AMIMC)
– Student members
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FCMC & CMC members: 65
Ordinary members: 103
Total members: 168

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Membership Services (1)
• Continuous professional education and training
programmes
• Conferences, seminars, workshops and other
opportunities for professional development and
participation in IMC's business development
programmes
• Mentoring/Apprenticeship Programmes for junior
consultants through collaboration in joint project
assignments

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Membership Services (2)
• Members' Evenings for networking and sharing of
knowledge, information and experience
• Representation of members' collective views and
interests to appropriate parties and authorities
both at National and International levels
• eNewsletters on consultancy news and the
Institute's affairs
• Members Business Development Programmes

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Stakeholders Services
• Conferences and business forums
• Collaboration with the Institute's members
• Management training programmes (specialised
courses)

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Stakeholders Services
Management consultancy services in the following areas:
• Productivity & Quality Management
• Business Excellence
• Business Continuity Management
• Financial Management
• Business Process Re-engineering
• Information Systems
• Publication of research papers online
• Integrated Management Systems
• Human Resource Management
• Customised management consultancy training programmes
• Marketing & Sales
• Strategic Business Planning
• R&D Technology
• Change Management
• Branding
• SMART Initiative
• Lean Management
• Casetrust Accreditation
• Organisation Development

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Organizational Structure of IMCS
for CMC Certification
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
(5 Professional / Industry
Members + President IMCS)
Continuous Professional
Education (CPE)
CMC CERTIFICATION BOARD
(13 Professional / Industry
Members + Membership Chair)
CMC
Assessment
Vetting &
Endorsement
Disciplinary
Actions
IMCS
COUNCIL
(8 Members)
ICMCI
Secretarial &
Admin.
Finance /
Treasury
International
Networking
Membership
Development
Membership
Chair
IMCS
Secretariat
Policies &
Guidelines
Triennium
Assessment

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Roles of Board of Governors
• To oversee the long-term direction of the Institute and
the performance of the CMC Certification Board
• Advise on the strategic directions and governance of the
Institute
• Oversee the integrity and professionalism of the CMC-CB
• The Board shall meet at least once a year to review and
comment on the progress of the Institute and of the
CMC-CB

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Roles of CMC Certification Board
• CMC-CB established for the purpose of certifying CMCs. The policies
and guidelines which shall include:
– criteria for certification of CMCs guided by the relevant
provisions of IMCS Constitution
– disciplinary proceedings against CMCs
– design and development of course curriculum relating to CMC
certification
– accreditation of training providers for courses relating to CMC
certification
• CMC-CB shall be run independently in terms of operating
autonomy
• Meet at least 3 times a year or as required
• The CMC-CB shall report directly to the Board of Governors.

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Ordinary Member (MIMC)
Admission Requirements
• Age of 21 and above
• Not an undercharged bankrupt and has never been convicted in any Court of
Law or detained under the provision of any written law
• Shall sign a declaration that he/she shall be committed to the Institute’s Code
of Professional Conduct and Ethics
• Actively engaged in management function for at least 5 years or
management consultancy activities for at least 3 years AND has satisfactorily
completed the Management Consulting Skills (M1) course or equivalent; AND
can demonstrate his/her competency and experience in at least one of the
fields of specialist management consulting activity listed in the Institute's
Body of Knowledge and Experience;
• OR - Actively engaged in management function for at least 3 years or
management consultancy activities for at least 1 year AND has successfully
completed the Institute's Graduate Certificate in Management Consultancy
(GCMC) or any other approved course(S) conducted by the Institute

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Certified Member (CMC) Admission Requirements
• Age of 21 and above
• Not an undercharged bankrupt and has never been convicted in any Court of
Law or detained under the provision of any written law
• Shall sign a declaration that he/she shall be committed to the Institute’s
Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics
• Actively engaged in Management Consultancy for 1200 hours per year for
3 consecutive years, immediately preceding the date of his application
• Submit written description of at least 3 independent management
consultancy assignments from 3 different client organizations
• Demonstrate his/her competence and experience in Management
Consultancy, as set out in the Body of Knowledge and Experience
• Submit a detailed application form for Certified Membership covering his
Management Consultancy training and experience which information must
be confirmed on the application form by two Fellows or Certified Members
• if he/she does a degree or equivalent professional qualification, can provide
evidence that he/she has been engaged in a management function for an
additional 5 years or in management consultancy activities for an
additional 3 years, in addition to the requirements for an Ordinary
Membership (MIMC) of the Institute

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CMC Certification Application Process
Stage Activities
Stage 1: Application Application submits Application form and Supporting
Documents
Stage 2: Assessment by
Membership Committee
Applicant attends 1~2 hours interview with
Membership Committee Panel on Eligibility and Waiver
of Training Modules
Stage 3: Training and
Exams
Applicant attends CMC Assessment Workshop and pass
Exam and Workshop Assessment. (70% required to
pass each assessment area)
Stage 4: Vetting and
Endorsement by CMC-CB
Vetting of Applicant Details and Assessment Report
submitted by Vetting Committee. Endorsement of
Applicant.
Stage 5: Approval by IMCS
Council
Endorsed Applicant submitted to IMCS Council for
approval
Stage 6: Issuance Certificate (Valid for 3 years) / Logo issued
CMC details posted on IMCS website
Recertification 120 CPE hours over 3 years. CMC pays recertification
fees. New certificate issued (Valid for 3 years)

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Code of Professional Conduct
• Terminologies
• Responsibilities to the Profession
• Responsibilities to the IMCS and members
• Responsibilities to the Client (In relation to the
engagement)
• Responsibilities to the Client (In relation to independence
and potential conflicts of interest)
• Responsibilities to the Client (In relation to dealings with
the Client and the Client’s staff)
• The IMCS shall be empowered to issue, rescind and
amend Practice Regulations from time to time under this
Code, which shall be binding on the Members

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CMC Continuous Professional Education
(CPE)
Recertification as CMC, 3 years after certification:
Structured
Learning
Unstructured
Learning
Total
Practising CMCs
45 hours min.
(15 hrs per
year min.)
Balance to make
up to required
total.
120 hrs per triennium
Non-Practising
CMCs
20 hours min.
Balance to make
up to required
total.
60 hours per triennium

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Structured Learning Activities (1)
• Courses conducted by or under the auspices of
recognized professional bodies within their Continuing
Professional Education programme
• Studies undertaken for the purpose of preparing for a
post-qualification course
• Studies undertaken after qualification with a view to
preparing the candidate for a post graduate degree
• Suitable courses conducted by a university or an
academic institution
• Relevant courses conducted by a university or a firm in
public practice or by a business organization
• Relevant courses conducted by a private educational
establishment of a standard comparable to those
described in (A) above

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Structured Learning Activities (2)
• Correspondence courses, audio tape or video tape packages, courses
of programme texts or other individual study programmes which
require participation by the member
• Writing of Technical articles, papers or books
• Working as a lecturer, instructor or discussion leader on structured
course (repeat presentations of the course would not be considered
for this purpose)
• Participation in conferences, briefing sessions or discussion groups
where technical materials is prepared by the member
• Service as a member of a technical committee of a professional body
(to the extent that technical material is prepared or reviewed by the
member)
• Service as a member of the examining board of a recognized
professional body (to the extent that technical material is prepared
or reviewed by the member)
• Conducting of updates, reviews and research for technical manuals /
handbooks.

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Unstructured Learning Activities
• Reading of technical, professional, financial or business
literature
• Use of audio tapes, video tapes, correspondence courses,
etc (where no participation is required)
• Participation at meetings, briefing sessions or discussion
groups where no technical material is prepared by the
member
• Service as a member of a technical committee of a
professional accounting body or individual firm (where no
technical material is prepared for review by the member)

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Application and Maintenance Fees
* All fees are in Singapore Dollars
MIMC CMC FCMC
Application Fee $100 $250 N.A.
Training / Exam
Fee
$1,300
$1,200 (Non-Mem.)
$980 (Member)
N.A.
Membership /
Certification Fee
$270 / year
Membership /
Recertification Fee
$270 / year

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Fellow CMC Admission Requirements
• Has been a Certified Member of the Institute for at least
10 years
• Has been actively engaged in Management Consultancy
for not less than 10 years immediately preceding the date
of his recommendation
• Is deemed by the Council to have served the profession
of Management Consultancy with distinction
• Admission to this class of membership shall not be by
application but shall be by recommendation of the
Council (in its sole discretion) of eligible Certified
Members for election to membership

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Goals
• Advance the recognition and public image of IMCS
• Attract and Retain quality members
• Promote diversity of talent, expertise and experience
• Provide business and networking opportunities for
members
• Build a strong sense of teamwork, engagement and
inclusiveness
• Form creative collaborations with other consultants or
professionals on projects of mutual interest

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secretariat@imcsingapore.org
www.imcsingapore.org
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