IMC USA – Institute of Management Consultants
Founded in 1968, IMC USA exists to promote excellence and ethics in management consulting through certification, education, and professional resources.
IMC USA is the recognized certifying body in the U.S. for the Certified Management Consultant® – CMC® designation. The CMC® conforms to the international standards of the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (CMC-global.org) of which IMC USA is a founding member.
For Management Consultants
If you are an independent management consultant in the United States, take your consulting practice to the next level. Join IMC USA and become a Certified Management Consultant (CMC).
For Consulting Firms
Boutique management consulting firms can apply for certification as a CMC-Firm. CMC-Firms gain competitive advantage, increased international distinction and visibility. Learn how to become a CMC-Firm.
For Organizations Looking to Hire a Consultant
Find a trusted management consultant through the IMC USA Consultant Directory. Search by specialty, industry, or location to connect with experienced consultants, including Certified Management Consultants® (CMC®s) and CMC Candidates. All IMC USA members pledge to uphold the IMC USA Enforceable Code of Ethics, giving you confidence in their professionalism, integrity, and commitment to client success.
Member Benefits
Since 1968, IMC has provided over 10,000 members with valuable resources to meet their changing needs. We’re proud to have helped our industry, our members and their clients.
Get Smart
Use courses, masterminds, and webinars to hone your consulting skills.
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Get Connected
Collaborate with other IMC Consultants to add value to your clients.
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Get Certified
Join a distinguished group of consulting professionals.
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Grow
With greater skills, support and a quiver full of new arrows.
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Running your own management consultant practice has its unique set of challenges. We understand the challenges.
IMC USA is a national volunteer organization of management consultants who advise senior leaders from a variety of disciplines.
We share our wisdom, our struggles, our strengths and our passion for what we do. We help each other grow as professionals and as people. We provide resources and tools for success. We help our members become more valuable to their clients.
This is where consultants learn the business and how to be better consultants.
Testimonials
20 years ago as I was considering going into consulting, I had many questions. ‘Would I be good at it? What skills do I need? How can I speed up my learning curve?’ For me, I’ve gotten the best learning ROI from other successful consultants in IMC: learning between the lines – practical and applicable information like others’ hits and misses and how consulting is really done.
I was looking for a way to differentiate myself and my firm from the thousands of consultants in my area. Once I joined IMC, I met a group of like-minded professionals who began to collaborate, share information and partner with me to provide services to our clients. If you’re looking for a way to stand out from the crowd, consider joining IMC. I think it will be one of the best investments that you’ve made.
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