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'I MA.'s Voluntary Credentialing Program I icma.org Page 2 of 3 <br /> What Are the Steps Involved in the Credentialing Process? <br /> Managers often ask whether they can make the time to become credentialed.The application process <br /> does not take a lot of time.Applying is quite easy,yet the benefits of the program itself are <br /> immeasurable. There are three simple steps: <br /> n Verify that you are eligible.Your work experience must be full-time and appointed,and your degree <br /> must be from a regionally accredited university. <br /> i <br /> ® Complete the Applied Knowledge Assessment and receive results.Your Applied Knowledge <br /> Assessment results must be less than three years old to make initial application. <br /> • Submit application before deadline based on assessment results. <br /> What Are the Application Deadlines and Fees? <br /> • January 1 <br /> ® April <br /> • July 1 <br /> i <br /> • October 1 <br /> I <br /> In addition to the$75 cost of the Applied Knowledge Assessment,the online application fee is$50. f <br /> The fee for filing a paper application is$100. <br /> What Happens After I Apply? <br /> ® For applications that are made by October 1,the Credentialing Advisory Board will review no later <br /> than November 15,2012. <br /> it Recommended names will be printed in the newsletter for member review no later than November <br /> 30, 2012. <br /> ® Approval will be granted by the ICMA executive board in early to mid January. <br /> ® Notification will be sent via e-mail no later than January 15,2013. <br /> ® Online annual report will be due every year after executive board approval of ICMA Credentialed <br /> Manager or Candidate status.Be prepared to provide at least one specific example of something you <br /> learned from each activity.Visit the Credentialing Resources page for frequently asked questions <br /> and a sample annual report. <br /> e After you have been in the program five years (and every five years thereafter),complete a multi- <br /> rater assessment.If you cannot complete a multi-rater assessment for political or financial reasons, <br /> e-mail cedentialing@icma.org so the Credentialing Advisory Board can help you devise another <br /> method of external feedback <br /> ■ Click here for a full page of credentialing resources,including frequently asked questions about the <br /> multi-rater assessment requirement,PowerPoints, and previews. <br /> Title: What Is the Credential Called? <br /> ICMA-CM or ICMA Credentialed Manager.Initials or title can be used after the name on letterhead, <br /> business cards, or other professional documents. <br /> http://icma.org/en/icma/career networlc/career development/credentialing 11/29/2012 <br />