- What are the benefits of becoming a PMC?
PMC certification offers a number of benefits for your career and business.
Recognising your professional standing
Certification shows clients that you not only have the experience and competencies needed to do a good job, but also that you take a professional approach to your work. The certification is also recognised by government agencies which provide funding for management projects.
Earning a professional title
You will have the privilege of using the professional designation of PMC after your name. You can also use the PMC designation and logo in your personal marketing collaterals. Leveraging on Singapore’s strong branding, the PMC designation will also be an asset when you vie for overseas, especially regional, consultancy projects.
Presenting you to potential clients
Your certification will be giving greater profile through promotion of the PMC Scheme in website and newsletters and at seminars and conferences, especially those involving SMEs and other potential clients of management consultants. In addition, your PMC status and your specialisation will be listed on the PMC website. Companies that approach government agencies for recommendation of management consultants will be referred to this list of PMCs.
Demonstrating your commitment to the profession through continual learning
Your skills and knowledge will continue to grow and develop through the PMC Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programme. This enhances your career and allows you to stay relevant in the rapidly changing global business environment.
Enjoying other privileges as PMC
As a PMC, you will get to enjoy other benefits:
- Invitations to attend courses, seminars and conferences organised by the PMC Certification Board and its partners for free or at discounted rate
- Opportunities to network, learn, share best practices, and meet other PMC consultants
- Latest updates on management consulting development
- Potential job leads and referrals
- The certification scheme is for management consultants. How do you define a “management consultant”?
As a working definition, a management consultant is a person who provides a professional service to organisations to achieve their organisational goals by (a) identifying and analysing problems; and (b) proposing and assisting in implementing solutions to management issues (e.g. relating to strategic planning, organisational development, business development, HR systems, quality management, business processes)
- I am a consultant in <my specialisation> (E.g. ISO, Branding, IT). Must I be certified?
The PMC is an industry-led, voluntary certification scheme. Management consultants do not need to be PMC certified to practice their profession. Instead government agencies consider PMC scheme as a mechanism to ensure that consultants tapping on government funding are qualified and credible. For example, SPRING now requires that consultants under the Business Excellence and SMART programme be PMC certified. This would likely be expanded to other programmes and incentives under SPRING and other government agencies as they reviewed to consider making PMC a requirement to tap on government funding scheme. Other national agencies and bodies are also using the PMC certification as a requirement or reference standard for their own scheme. For example, PMC consultant can apply to be on the CaseTrust panel of consultancy firms with exemption from submission of 1-3 completed CaseTrust related projects.
You should consider certification if you wish to be recognised as a qualified and credible consultant. With certification, you can tell potential clients that you are bound to a Code of Professional Conduct which ensures the ethical conduct of the consultant. There are also other benefits of PMC certification such as listing on the PMC website which is very well-visited, as well as potential job referrals from the PMC Secretariat (see FAQ 1).
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I am interested in applying. What are the eligibility criteria?
You will need to fulfil the following eligibility requirements:
Education |
Minimum a diploma qualification |
Employment |
For degree holder or equivalent:
- 5 years in management function, or 3 years in management consultancy
For diploma holder:
- 7 years in management function, or 5 years in management consultancy
|
Experience |
Has been actively engaged in management consultancy for not less than 1000 hours in total for over 3 years prior to application |
References |
Provides written description of 3 most recent management consultancy projects undertaken |
- How do I apply for PMC?
Please visit http://www.pmccertboard.org.sg/certification/application.html to apply.
- What is the PMC certification process?
When your application is received, it is initially checked by the PMC secretariat to ensure the forms are correctly completed and all appropriate documentation has been provided. If further information is required, you will be contacted requesting further information be submitted. All information provided will be kept confidential by the secretariat. The PMC Vetting Panel will review your application and conduct an interview to confirm that you are eligible for the scheme.With successful application and vetting, you will need to undergo the training modules as decided by the Vetting Panel and sit for examinations in those modules within one year. Upon passing of the examinations (minimum of 70% grade), you will be awarded the PMC by the PMC Certification Board. Certification must be applied for within 2 years of passing the last examination.
- What happens when I have achieved the PMC certification?
On being awarded the PMC, you will receive a certificate to recognise your achievement. Your name will be added to the list of qualified PMC consultants on the PMC website.
- If I am certified, does it mean my company is PMC certified too?
No. The PMC certification is tied to an individual and to his/her consulting process competency.
- What are the PMC training modules?
There are 10 training modules that span over a duration of 5 days as follows:
Training Module |
Compulsory/
Non Compulsory |
Duration (day) |
Module 1a: Introduction to Management Consultancy |
Non Compulsory
|
½
|
| Module 1b : Ethics and the Law |
Compulsory |
½ |
Module 2: Project Management |
Non- Compulsory |
½ |
Module 3: Proposal Writing and Project Scoping |
Non Compulsory |
½ |
Module 4: Data Gathering |
Non Compulsory |
½ |
Module 5: Analysis and Recommendations |
Non Compulsory |
½ |
Module 6: Report Writing |
Non Compulsory |
½ |
Module 7: Project Implementation and Completion |
Non Compulsory |
½ |
Module 8: Client Consultant Relationship |
Non Compulsory |
½ |
Module 9: Application for Government Incentives |
Compulsory |
½ |
Exemptions can be granted for the non compulsory modules if you are deemed by the PMC Vetting Panel to have the experience in those areas.
- How much does it cost to be certified?
The following fees are payable.
|
Standard Rate |
Promotional Rate (for a limited period) |
Application Fee |
$200 |
Non Applicable |
Training Fee |
$175 per module |
Non Applicable |
Training Module Exemption Fee |
30% of Training Fee |
Waived |
Exam Fee |
$50 per module |
Non Applicable |
Certification Fee |
$1,200 |
$900 |
Note: All prices are subjected to GST.
If you are experienced consultant who is granted exemption from non-compulsory training, you only need to pay an approximate of $1,500 for the certification.
- What is the validity of the PMC certification?
PMC certification status is granted is for a 2-year period. After this time, you are invited to renew your certification status. Renewal ensures that the consultants are still practising and are keeping themselves current through continuing professional development.
- How do I renew my PMC certification?
To be re-certified, you will need to undergo Continuing Professional Education (CPE) by clocking at least 80 learning hours - 60 hours of structured learning and 20 hours of unstructured learning. Examples of structured learning activities are courses, seminars or conferences attended. Unstructured learning activities could include self study through reading of relevant journals and publications, research of relevant topics, etc. A renewal certification fee of $700 for 2 years is payable.
