Dated: 08th of May, 2011 To, Ms. Hajar Saeed, Ajman Excellence Program, Ajman, UAE Dear Ms. Hajar, Thank you for your interest in the globally recognized Certified Manager –CM® Training program developed by the Institute of Certified Professional Managers, ICPM, USA. Over the last forty years, tens of thousands of certified managers in over 50 countries have utilized one of ICPM’s resources to expand their management knowledge and further their careers. Certified Managers benefit from increased managerial knowledge and skills which contribute to enhanced onͲ theͲjob performance. Completion of the comprehensive CM® program of training and development instills a sense of personal achievement and bolsters managerial confidence. Organizations that employ CMs benefit from the core foundations of quality management practices and high ethical standards that Certified Managers embrace. Success and growth in today’s economy are dependent on an organization’s ability to attract, hire and retain a highly skilled, motivated and flexible workforce. Mind Merge, Inc., is an authorized training provider and a product distributor of ICPM. We partner with local and international businesses, universities and governmental entities to provide workforce training, development and management solutions, tailored to meet their goals and to prepare them for the CM® examination. We believe that the CM® training is a good starting point for us to offer our services to Ajman Excellence Program and its staff members. The CM® credential at the end of their names will definitely boost quality and image in all their business interactions and augment their understanding of the best practices in the industry. With reference to your email entitled, “CM Program for UAEͲAjman”, please find enclosed our CM® training proposal for your review. This proposal will contain the following information: Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò
Project and Scope of Work Course Outline and Course Schedules Description of Training Course Training Materials Profiles of Course Instructors ICPM’s Client List Training Program Cost
We at Mind Merge, Inc. are looking forward to a continuous and an ever growing relationship with Ajman Excellence Program. Once again, I would personally like to assure you that every effort will be made by the Team of MMI to make this program a true success story. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions you are more than welcome to contact me at any time. Sincerely Yours,
Tayyab Qureshi, CM | Director Business Development Cell. +966 55 2545 691 | Tel. +966 3 896 1700 x 222 | Fax. +966 3 896 0450 Email. bdm@mindmergeinc.com | http://www.mindmergeinc.com Mind Merge, Inc. • Khobar Corniche • Block C, Floor 1 • AlͲKhobar, Saudi Arabia
PROJECT SCOPE: Mind Merge, Inc. in affiliation with ICPM, USA, will provide the Certified Manager – CM® training to Ajman Excellence Program. The following would be the key parameters of training project: Ò Training will be provided to 16 candidates Ò Training will cover the content outline for the 3 modules of the CM® Program. Ò Authentic and Licensed CM Materials from ICPM shall be provided Ò OnͲline access to the ICPM’s virtual campus will be provided to each candidate for 15 months Ò Training duration will depend on the option that Ajman Excellence Program selects. Ò Training will be provided at Ajman Excellence Program’s premises How will the CM® program be conducted? The CM® Program can be delivered using two options. Ajman Excellence Program will select the most suitable option for their candidates and MindMerge will deliver the training based on that: The CM program will be delivered in an accelerated format within 6 days. Students are REQUIRED to do a selfǦstudy before the training begins. Candidates take the exam as and when they feel ready. The CM program will delivered in 3 phases. Each phase will be 4 days in duration. Candidates take the exam on the 4th Day. Companies usually like this format, as this develops the key skills as well as prepares candidates for the exam. Please refer to the details of both options on the following pages:
OPTION A: Accelerated CM® Training Program
OPTION B: The Complete CM® Program
OPTION A: Accelerated CM® Training Program The CM program will be delivered in an accelerated format within 6 days. Students are REQUIRED to do a selfͲstudy before the training begins. Candidates take the exam as and when they feel ready.
MS 1 Foundations of Management (Human Skills Development) (DAY 1 – 2) Instructor: Mr. Tayyab Qureshi, CM Day One: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Ò The Management Process Today Ò Manager or Leader? Ò Ethics and Social Responsibility Ò Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment Ò Managing in the Global Environment Ò Managing for Sustainability Day Two: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Ò Promoting Effective Communication Ò Decision Making Ò Using Information Technology Ò Understanding Economics
MS 2 Planning & Organizing (Technical Skills) (DAY 3Ͳ4) Instructor: Mr. Munzer Baddar, PMP Day Three: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Ò The Manager as a Planner & a Strategist Ò Value Chain Management Ò Project Management Ò Managing Organizational Structure & Culture Ò Building Teams and Workgroups Day Four: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Ò Human Resource Management Ò Managing a Diverse Workforce Ò Coaching & Providing Feedback Ò Networking & Mentoring
MS 3 Leading & Controlling (Conceptual Skills Development) (DAY 5Ͳ6) Instructor: Mr. Tayyab Qureshi, CM Day Five: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Ò Leadership and Management Ò Motivation Ò Managing Change Day Six: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Ò Managing Conflict, Politics & Negotiation Ò Managing Misbehaviour Ò Organizational Course
OPTION B: The Complete CM® Program The CM program will delivered in 3 phases. Each phase will be 4 days in duration. Candidates take the exam on the 4th Day. Companies usually like this format, as this develops the key skills as well as prepares candidates for the exam.
Management Skills 1- Foundations of Management (Human Skills Development) Day One: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Ò Management Today Ò Manager or Leader? Ò Ethics and Social Responsibility Ò Case Studies
Day Two: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Ò Managing in the Global Environment Ò Managing for Sustainability Ò Promoting Effective Communication Ò Case Studies
Day Three: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Ò Decision Making Ò Using Information Technology Ò The Legal Environment and Managing Risk Ò Understanding How Economics Affects Business Ò Case Studies
TRAINER: MR. TAYYAB QURESHI, CM
Day Four: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Practice Exam | 2:00 pmͲ4:00 pm Actual Exam
Management Skills 2: Planning & Organizing (Technical Skills) Day One: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Day Two: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Ò The Manager as a Planner and Strategist Ò Managing Organizational Structure and Culture Ò ValueͲChain Management Ò Building Teams and Work Groups Ò Project Management Ò Human Resource Management Ò Case Studies Ò Case Studies Day Three: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Ò Managing a Diverse Workforce Ò Coaching and Providing Feedback Ò Networking and Mentoring Ò Planning and Facilitating Effective Meetings TRAINER: MR. MUNZER BADDAR, Ò Case Studies
Day Four: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Practice Exam | 2:00 pmͲ4:00 pm Actual Exam
MANAGEMENT SKILLS 3: LEADING & CONTROLLING (Conceptual Skills) Day One: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Ò Leadership Ò Motivation Ò Managing Change
Day Two: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Ò Managing Conflict, Politics and Negotiation Ò Managing Misbehavior Ò Time and Stress Management
Day Three: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Ò Organizational Control Ò Operations Control Ò Understanding Accounting and Financial Information Ò Financial Management
TRAINER: MR. TAYYAB QURESHI, CM
Day Four: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Practice Exam | 2:00 pmͲ4:00 pm Actual Exam
About the Institute of Certified Professional Managers >> History of ICPM: Located on the campus of James Madison University (JMU) in Harrisonburg, VA, USA, the Institute is a business center of the JMU College of Business. Through a grant from the George R. Brown Foundation, management educators and members of two professional trade groupsͲͲthe National Management Association (NMA) and the International Management Council (IMC)ͲͲ founded the Institute in 1974 to educate and recognize managers via a professional certification program (the Certified Manager Program). ICPM is governed by a Board of Regents comprised of business executives, industry representatives, academicians, and the NMA President. The executive director of the Institute also serves as the Dean of the College of Business at James Madison University >> Mission The Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) is a notͲforͲprofit, educational institute dedicated to raising competency and professionalism in the field of management by training and certifying managers and facilitating professional development. >> Why CM™ Certification? About the CM™ Certification CM™ certification is valued for the credibility and recognition it brings to >> What is CM™ Certification? managers and the organizations they work for. The CM™ Certification is a third party verification of management competency. The “generalist” Specifically, CM certification: certification is designed for entry to midͲlevel managers working in all industries. ² enhances management *Ͳ+and leadership skills, knowledge, and The certification process involves: ethics, ² CM™ Application ͲͲ to determine eligibility ² verifies a level of management ² Training & Study ͲͲ self directed or group, expertise and leadership potential, classroom instruction ² distinguishes managers by ² Assessment ͲͲ 3 CM™ exams (1 coinciding demonstrating personal initiative and with each module), and achievement ² Recognition Ͳ CM™ certificate & pin, “CM” ² offers a competitive edge for career credential, awards ceremony (optional) placement and advancement CM™ certification is achieved by: ² demonstrates an organization’s ² meeting eligibility criteria for education and commitment to quality management experience* and ² successfully passing three challenging CM *Applicants that meet only one of the assessment exams eligibility criteria may take the CM exams as an Associate CM.
The Certified Manager® Certification Training Cost: OPTION A: Accelerated CM® Training Program The CM program will be delivered in an accelerated format within 6 days
OPTION B: The Complete CM® Program The CM program will delivered in 3 phases. Each phase will be 4 days in duration.
ACTUAL PRICE: USD. 1,730.00 / candidate SPECIAL DISCOUNT: 30%
ACTUAL PRICE: USD. 1,920.00 / candidate SPECIAL DISCOUNT: 20%
PRICE:
PRICE: USD. 1, 536.00 / candidate
USD. 1, 210.00 / candidate
NOTE: This price does not include the exam fee of USD. 133.00 per module Course Fee Includes Ò Live lectures. Ò Certificate of Attendance from Mind Merge Inc. Ò 3 CM Original Textbooks After Passing the CM® Exams the candidates will recive: Ò 2 CM Certificates from ICPM Ò 3 Detailed Exam Transcripts Ò Acknowledgement letter from the Dean of James Madison University Ò 15 Month Web access to ICPM’s online learning Center Ò CM Golden lapel pin Ò ICPM Code of Ethics Ò Press releases to local media Ò Letters to corporate & HR officers Ò Listing in the CM Directory Ò Legal use of the public “CM” credential with their names Ò Access to monthly management publication, (The Management World) by ICPM
Venue & Catering Will be provided by Ajman Excellence Services Payment Terms 50% in advance 50% after course completion
Quality Guarantee All of our courses are subject to evaluation by participants to ensure 100% customer satisfaction and to assist us in continually updating and improving the course content. If any of our courses fails to fulfill your requirements we will happily offer you a complimentary place on another course.
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