Become a better mentor by enhancing your skills and development. Get recognition for your development by becoming eligible for an IMC credential renewal.
The International Mentoring Center (IMC) recognizes that mentor development and learning can be achieved through a variety of methods and platforms. We aim to acknowledge these diverse pathways and encourage you to approach your growth as a holistic process. To support this, we have assigned Mentor Development Credits to activities that help mentors gain deeper experience and a stronger understanding of both their industry and the practice of mentoring.
To be eligible for credential renewal, a mentor must complete the below criteria:
| Type | CAM | CPM | CMM |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMC Member | $149 USD | $149 USD | $149 USD |
| Non-Member | $249 USD | $249 USD | $249 USD |
We have outlined ways for you to meet the minimum requirement of 20 Mentor Development Credits (MDC) for credential renewals. Each activity has designated points that can be accumulated over the current credential cycle and submitted during the renewal application process.
| Development Activity | Mentor Development Credits (MDC) |
| Course certificates from IMC Accredited Training Providers | 5 credits |
| Events and webinars conducted by IMC | 2 credits |
| Seminars and webinars from IMC Training Providers | 2 credits |
| Interactive courses and Events from IMC Accredited Organizations | 2 credits |
| Development Activity | Mentor Development Credits (MDC) |
| Authoring or Co-Authoring a Published Research Paper | 3 credits |
| Authoring or Co-Authoring Published e-books | 4 credits |
| Hosting Mentoring/Industry-Related Webinar | 5 credits |
| External Speaker or Subject Matter Expert for Podcast/ Seminar/ Webinar/ Symposium | 5 credits |
| Authoring and Publishing Articles/Columns/Blogs | 5 credits for at least 5 publications |
| Volunteering | 5 credits |
| Hosting IMC Chapter Events | 5 credits |
| Development Activity | Mentor Development Credits (MDC) |
| Conduct a Company Case Study | 5 credits |
| Conduct a Company Survey | 5 credits |
| Hosting events | 5 credits |
| Hosting webinars | 5 credits |
| Being a speaker for company Seminar/ Webinar/ Symposiums | 5 credits |
| Be a Mentor Supervisor | 5 credits |
Are you looking to start your continuous development and learning journey? Ready to apply for IMC credential renewal?
