Certified Supervisor Certification Program

Program Content

The CS certification has been designed to help you understand and work efficiently and effectively with people and processes in your organization.

The CS is the result of a comprehensive analysis of the management profession, which identified the knowledge, skills and abilities that are required for competent supervision.

CS Content Areas

Planning and setting objectives
Leading and motivating
Organizing and controlling
Quality control
Problem solving and ethical decision making
Managing groups and teams
Staffing, training and appraising performance
Managing diversity
Customer service
Communication
Accounting and finance

Eligibility

Eligibility is based on a point system that takes both education and work experience into account. Minimum qualifications are a high school diploma (or equivalent), and several years of work experience. US Military personnel who have achieved a rank of E3 or higher are automatically qualified.

To determine whether you qualify contact ICPM at 540-568-3247 or info@icpm.biz, or fill out a CS application.

Pricing

The CS certification is a great value at $375 for the bundle package, which includes the CS study book, or $275 for just the exam. The bundle package price included free shipping in the USA. Outside the USA, additional shipping charges apply

Exam Specifications

The CS exam consists of 90 multiple-choice questions and must be completed within 2 hours (120 minutes). For detailed exam specs view the CS exam blueprint.

You must take the CS exam within 12 months after you apply. The exam may be taken online anytime, on any computer, and must be proctored.

Exam Results

Exam results are shown immediately on-screen and confirmed by email. ICPM processes exam grades monthly and provides detailed feedback help test takers address areas of weakness through additional study and professional development.

Proctoring Requirements

In-Person Option

Most applicants opt for an in-person proctor to observe and monitor the exam. Applicants are responsible for finding their own proctor. Proctors must meet specific requirements, based on the ICPM Exam Proctor Guidelines

ProctorU Option

ProctorU provides live online proctoring for the CS exam. No special software is needed. An additional $25 fee applies when scheduling an exam. View our ProctorU Info Guide

Preparation

Learning Materials

Applicants receive a copy of the CS book and access to e-Learning content. The book provides knowledge and skills you can put to work immediately. E-Learning includes PowerPoints, quizzes, practice exams and more. These materials will help tailor the learning experience to your needs and get you ready for the CS exam.

Independent Study

Most people earn the program on their own schedule and terms. You can start studying anytime, work at your own pace, and take the CS exam anytime you like. Just 3 hours of effort per week will allow you to earn your CS certification in 3 months or less.

Other Options

Live online study (live instruction + online group interaction) is available through 2 of our Instructional Partners for an additional cost. Traditional in-person group instruction is also available from Sharbeck. Click below to see what our partners have to offer.

The Center for Professional Training and Development

8850 Stanford Blvd, Suite 1650
Columbia, Maryland 21045

Contact: Wanda King
Phone: (240) 593-6405
Email: wking@tcptd.com
Training Type: Live online study availalbe
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Sharbeck Consulting

Contact: Customer Service
Phone: 1-866-598-4446
Email: ask@sharbeck.com
Training Type: Live online and in-person group instruction available
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Your CS Application has Been Successfully Submitted

Thank you for submitting your Certified Supervisor application. ICPM will review your application in the next 24 - 72 hours and will email you further instructions on how to get started with the Certified Supervisor certification.

Your professional development is ICPM's number one priority, therefore, do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Certified Supervisor Certification Application

Thank you for your interest in applying for the Certified Supervisor (CS) certification. Please review the eligibility requirements below before completing the application.

Please Note: If you are a Military applicant, please complete the Military Application.

Applications are reviewed daily and applicants are notified of their approval status by email within 5 business days.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Certified Supervisor certification, an applicant must document at least 4 total points and meet the minimum point requirement for both education and experience.

I. Personal Contact Information

Please provide your contact information below. All fields marked with an * are required.

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II. Education Points & Documentation

Please record and document a least 1 point. Education points should be documented with:

A copy of your highest degree or global equivalent attained, and/or
A college/university transcript, and/or
Letter/certificate(s) of management training attended.

High School (1 point)

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College (record highest degree attained only: AA = 2 pts, BA/BS = 4 pts, Master's/PhD = 5pts)

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III. Experience Points & Documentation

Record and document at least 1, beginning with your current or most recent employer and working backward. Points may be documented via a copy of your resume.

Points for military service should be documented by a Joint Services Transcript, Smart Transcript, Career Data Brief, or other appropriate source. Active duty military do not need to provide a resume.

Management (manager, supervisor, leader, etc. - full-time = 1 pt/yr, part-time = 0.5 pts/yr)

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Experience Points Sub-Total (sum of all experience points - Minimum = 1 pts, Maximum = 7 pts):

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IV. Signature Verification

I attest that all information provided on this application is true and verifiable. I further attest that I agree to abide by the ICPM Code of Ethics.

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CS Certification Quick Overview

Program Content

CS Content Areas

Eligibility

Pricing

Exam Specifications

Exam Results

Proctoring Requirements

In-Person Option

ProctorU Option

Preparation

Learning Materials

Independent Study

Other Options

The Center for Professional Training and Development

Sharbeck Consulting

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Certified Supervisor Certification Application

Eligibility Requirements

I. Personal Contact Information

II. Education Points & Documentation

High School (1 point)

College (record highest degree attained only: AA = 2 pts, BA/BS = 4 pts, Master's/PhD = 5pts)

Management Training (40 hours = 1 pt)

Certifications (PMP, PHR, etc. - each certification = 1pt, maximum = 2 pts)

Education Documentation Upload (accepted file types include - jpg, jpeg, png, gif, pdf, doc, docx, odt, tiff)

III. Experience Points & Documentation

Management (manager, supervisor, leader, etc. - full-time = 1 pt/yr, part-time = 0.5 pts/yr)

Non-Management (sales, manufacturing, etc. - full-time = 0.5 pts/yr)

Military Service (leadership role = 1 pt/yr, non-leadership role = 0.5 pts/yr)

Experience Documentation Upload (accepted file types include - jpg, jpeg, png, gif, pdf, doc, docx, odt, tiff)

IV. Signature Verification

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