Why CMM? Credential Pathways Credentialing Details
International Mentoring Leadership
Advance your mentoring practice to the pinnacle of professional excellence with the IMC Certified Master Mentor (CMM) credential. Amplify your credibility, validate your expertise, and join an elite global network of distinguished mentors.
Set yourself apart as an IMC certified master mentor and showcase your global expertise.
Why Earn the CMM Credential?
At the International Mentoring Centre (IMC), our standards set the benchmark for global mentoring excellence. Holding an IMC CMM credential:
Establishes professional distinction and credibility with the highest level mentoring credential
Demonstrates unwavering commitment to mentoring excellence
Mentoring Credential Pathways- CMM
Learning
Route

Mentors advancing to the master level with formal training

- Complete 50 hours of structured training with an IMC Accredited Training Provider
- Complete the IMC Foundation Course
- Complete 100 mentoring hours
- Complete the IMC assessment successfully

IMC Certified Master Mentor credential awarded upon successful completion
Professional Recognition
Route

Highly experienced mentors with prior training, extensive mentoring hours or existing credentials

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Submit proof of minimum 50 hours of prior training/existing credentials
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Minimum of 500 client-contact hours of experience
- Complete the IMC Foundation Course
- Verification of prior experience
- Complete the IMC assessment successfully

IMC Certified Master Mentor credential awarded upon successful completion
Please note: Mentoring hours can include client contact hours
CMM Credential Fees & Validity
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Eligibility |
Fee Structure |
Credential Validity |
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Active member of the International Mentoring Center (IMC) |
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3 years from the date of issuance |
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How to Apply?
- Complete the IMC CMM Application
- Select Your Route: Learning or Professional Recognition
- Submit Payment
- Complete Assessment
- Credential Approval: Within 5–7 weeks
Your FAQs Answered
The IMC CMM (Certified Master Mentor) is the pinnacle of mentoring excellence offered to mentors who possess extensive mentoring experience and training hours.
When you become an approved Certified Master Mentor (CMM), it signifies your association with Global Standards, being Professionally Distinct, and demonstrates a Commitment to Excellence.
You can get IMC CMM credential through one of the following pathways depending on your situation:
a. Learning: Mentors advancing to the master level with formal training.
b. Professional recognition: Highly experienced mentors with prior training, extensive mentoring hours or existing credentials.
There are two fee structures for a CMM credential:
a. For existing IMC members – $625
b. Individual Membership + CMM Credential – $475
Follow the below steps to achieve your IMC master mentor credential:
- Start Application: Complete the IMC CMM Application
- Select Route: Learning or Professional Recognition
- Submit the Payment
- Complete the Assessment
- Credential Approval: Takes about 5 to 7 weeks