Certified Independent Business Manager (CIBM) Program
This unique business generalist certification is administered by the Stella Maris University through a partnership with The Excellence Consulting Group (ECG), and BEX® Business Excellence Practitioner Certification.
Types of CIBM Certifications
Certified Independent Business Manager I
The Certified Independent Business Manager I: Management Essentials is the first level of the Certified Independent Business Manager (CIBM) program. It is a certification designed to provide individuals with fundamental knowledge and skills related to management practices and processes. The certification covers key concepts related to the profession of management, the global business environment, ethical decision-making, and effective communication and information technology.
Certified Independent Business Manager II
The Certified Independent Business Manager II: Planning and Organizing is the second level of the Certified Independent Business Manager (CIBM) program. This certification focuses on enhancing individuals' knowledge and skills related to planning, organizing, and managing resources and teams within an organization. It emphasizes the importance of strategic planning, value-chain management, organizational structure, and human resource management. This is an advanced level of certification in the CIBM program.
Certified Independent Business Manager III
The Certified Independent Business Manager III: Leading and Controlling is the third level of the Certified Independent Business Manager (CIBM) program. This certification focuses on the essential aspects of leadership, control, accounting, and financial management within an organization. It is designed to enhance individuals' understanding of effective leadership practices, motivation and engagement strategies, change management, and organizational control mechanisms.