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'ICMA's Voluntary Credentialing Program icma.org Page 1 of 3 <br /> i <br /> ICMA / Jobs / Career Development / voluntary Credentialing . <br /> I <br /> ICMA's Voluntary Credentialing Program <br /> 1CMA's Voluntary Credentialing Program recognizes professional local government <br /> managers and promotes lifelong learning. <br /> Credentialing Program recognizes The ICMA Voluntary � professional <br /> local government managers qualified by a combination of education <br /> and experience,adherence to high standards of integrity, and an f <br /> 4s TM i; :m assessed commitment to lifelong learning and professional j <br /> development.Managers are recognized by ICMA through a peer <br /> - � .� 4 review Credentialing process, and this self-directed program offers <br /> an opportunity for interested ICMA members to quantify the unique. f <br /> expertise they bring to their communities.The program also assists <br /> ICMA members in focusing and reflecting upon their lifelong <br /> professional development experience. Members who participate in the program may earn the <br /> designation of ICMA Credentialed Manager granted by the ICMA Executive Board, ICMA Credentialed <br /> Managers are viewed with growing distinction by local governing bodies and progressive, civically <br /> engaged communities. <br /> What Are the Benefits? <br /> ® Recognition as a professional local government <br /> manager <br /> ® Quantification of the unique expertise you offer <br /> ® Demonstration of adherence to high standards of <br /> integrity " <br /> ® Demonstration of commitment to lifelong learning <br /> ® Structured and focused professional development <br /> plan <br /> ® Peer review of professional development activities and learning <br /> m Eligibility for Legacy Leaders Program <br /> ® Access to special workshops and other training for ICMA Credentialed Managers and Candidates, <br /> such as the ICMA Gettysburg and ICMA SEI Leadership Institutes <br /> All of us know the importance of continuous learning.ICMA's Credentialing Program gives us an easy <br /> way to focus and structure that learning, as well as become involved in coaching younger <br /> managers.As members of ICMA,we are already required by Tenet 8 of the Code of Ethics to commit <br /> to at least 40 hours of professional development every year.This program encourages you to reflect <br /> on your learning,and receive feedback and recognition.Please consider beginning the process today <br /> and join your colleagues who are already credentialed. <br /> http://icma.org/en/icma/career network/eareer development/credentialing 11/29/2012 <br />