Advanced Mentoring Competency:
Credential holders meet rigorous global mentoring standards
Why CPM? Credential Pathways Credentialing Details
How to become a certified mentor with professional mentoring credentials?
Set yourself apart as a Certified Professional Mentor with the IMC CPM credential. Highlight your expertise, gain internationally recognized mentoring credentials, and connect with a network of distinguished mentors worldwide.
Elevate your mentoring practice with globally recognized professional mentoring credentials.
Why Earn the CPM Credential?
Professional Distinction:
Internationally recognized mentoring credentials that set you apart from peers
Commitment to Excellence:
Upholds internationally recognized mentoring practices
Mentoring Credential Pathways- CPM
Learning
Route
Who it is for
Individuals progressing in mentoring with limited formal training
Requirements / Process
- Complete 35 hours of structured training with an IMC Accredited Training Provider
- Complete the IMC Foundation Course
- Complete 20 mentoring hours
- Complete the IMC assessment successfully
Outcome
IMC Certified Professional Mentor (CPM) credential awarded upon successful completion
Professional Recognition
Route
Who it is for
Experienced mentors with prior training, mentoring hours or existing credentials
Requirements / Process
- Submit proof of minimum 35 hours of prior training/existing credentials
- Minimum of 100 client-contact hours of experience
- Complete the IMC Foundation Course
- Verification of prior learning or experience
- Complete the IMC assessment successfully
Outcome
IMC Certified Professional Mentor (CPM) credential awarded upon successful completion
Please note: Mentoring hours can include client contact hours
CPM Credential Fees & Validity
Eligibility | Fee Structure | Credential Validity |
Active member of the International Mentoring Center (IMC) |
| 3 years from the date of issuance |
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How to Apply?
- Complete the IMC CPM Application
- Select Your Route: Learning or Professional Recognition
- Submit Payment
- Complete Assessment
- Credential Approval: Within 4–6 weeks
Your FAQs Answered
The CPM mentor training certification leads to internationally recognized mentoring credentials, helps you highlight your expertise and connect with a global network of distinguished mentors.
When you become an approved Certified Professional Mentor (CPM), it signifies your association with Global Standards, being Professionally Distinct, and demonstrates a Commitment to Excellence.
You can get CPM credentialed through one of the following pathways depending on your situation:
a. Learning: Individuals progressing in mentoring with limited formal training
b. Professional Recognition: Experienced mentors with prior training, mentoring hours or existing credentials.
There are two fee structures for a CPM credential:
a. For existing IMC members – $275
b. For Individual Membership + CPM Credential – $425
Follow the below steps to achieve your IMC professional mentor credential:
- Start Application: Complete the IMC CPM Application
- Select Route: Learning or Professional Recognition
- Submit the Payment
- Complete the Assessment
- Credential Approval: Takes about 4–6 weeks