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IMCSA

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION. REAL PROGRESS.

Take your expertise
to the
next level.

For consultants and coaches ready to grow their standing, their practice and their impact.

A community
that moves you
forward.

Where would you like to start?

I'm a management consultant

Apply as an Associate Member, Full Professional Member or Certified Management Consultant (CMC).

I'm a coach

Join as a business, executive or leadership coach, or become a Certified Master Coach.

I run a practice

Get your consulting or coaching practice or training programme accredited.

I'm a client

Check whether a professional is certified, or lodge a complaint.

Member benefits

Why join IMCSA

Recognition

Be graded on your skills and experience. Private and public sector clients recognise IMCSA members as reputable sources of professional advice and services.

SAQA recognition

Because IMCSA is a recognised professional body in South Africa, your credentials are listed on the National Learner Records Database (NLRD).

Certification

Earn the CMC or Certified Master Coach designation, recognised internationally through CMC Global.

Networking and chapters

Meet peers at chapter events, seminars and special-interest groups, and in our LinkedIn groups for members, CMCs and council.

Client referrals

Be found by clients searching by skill, industry and location. CMCs also get a free annual listing on this website and on [cmcglobal.org].

Continuing professional development

Keep your certification current with recognised CPD, including IMCSA courses.

Stay informed

Regular newsletters and mailers on opportunities, collaboration requests, international news, special offers and training.

Four steps, all online

How to join

01

Create your portal account

Register once on the IMCSA Member Portal.

02

Choose your path

Select Consulting or Coaching and the membership level that fits your experience.

03

Apply and pay

Complete your profile, submit your application and pay online.

04

Sign and receive your certificate

Sign your documents once payment is confirmed. We then issue your certificate for the current year.

Certification

Certification is the mark of competency

Both designations are recognised internationally and renewed every January.

CMC

Certified Management Consultant

For consultants.

CMCoach

Certified Master Coach

For coaches.

Client and consultant handshake
For clients

Hiring a consultant or coach?

Ask whether they are IMCSA certified. Contact us to confirm a professional’s status. If something goes wrong, you can lodge a complaint.

An institute is only as strong as its membership.

Join IMCSA today. Already a member? Log in to the portal.