Credentialed Career Manager Requirements

To apply and qualify for the CCM, you must meet the following credentialing requirements. Note that items #2 through #6 must have been completed within the past 24 months immediately prior to your submission for your CCM and for subsequent renewals.

Can I substitute items for these requirements?

You can substitute special projects and activities. For example, if you don’t have any public speaking experience (Requirement #6), you can replace that with your work at a local job fair every 3 months for the past 2 years. In both instances you shared your expertise with others.

Special projects can include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Earning college credits
  
• Serving on the Board of Directors of a professional association or nonprofit association
  
• Contributing expertise to a local, regional, national, and/or international nonprofit organization
  
• Launching a new careers- or employment-related business venture
  
• Developing and marketing a new product or service
  
• Developing and marketing a new website
  
• Negotiating major business transactions (e.g., contracts, financing proposals, grants)
  
• Writing a comprehensive business plan or proposal
  
• Administering foundation or grant funds
  
• Developing and implementing a new on-the-job program or service
  
• Amassing an extensive list of public speaking engagements and/or publications
  
• Mentoring new career colleagues
  
• Moderating online e-lists, chat rooms, discussion groups, and the like
  

For Verification: Complete the “Substitutions” (#7) column in the CCM Documentation Packet. Use your best judgment in determining what documentation to provide based on the specific project, program, or activity you are substituting. Be certain to also indicate which requirement it is being substituted to replace.

Each substitution project and activity will be carefully reviewed to determine its applicability. If you have questions about substitutions, contact Marie Zimenoff at marie@careerthoughtleaders.com or 855-333-5793.

1. Complete the multi-page CCM Documentation Packet.
   
2. Verify that you meet the requirements by adding details on the CCM Documentation Packet. For items that require additional documentation, please provide electronic copies (PDFs or Word documents preferred). Indicate on each document the CCM requirement for which you are submitting.
   
3. Submit payment. CTL Associates receive a $20 discount. Log in to the member's area for the discount code.
4. Submit your CCM portfolio by email (preferred) to marie@careerthoughtleaders.com. We will accept the documentation by mail, but only if necessary. Your entire portfolio MUST be submitted simultaneously, all electronic or all mail. Presenting a well-organized, clearly documented portfolio will enable us to review your materials much more quickly and with fewer questions. It’s to your advantage as well as ours!

How is my CCM portfolio reviewed?

Every completed portfolio will be submitted to the Review Committee for a comprehensive evaluation to determine if your application and documentation meet CCM requirements.

The Review Committee will evaluate each application and respond to the applicant within 3 weeks with either approval or denial. Any denials will be accompanied by a written statement of items that must be completed, changed, and/or better documented to earn your CCM.

The Career Thought Leader Consortium reserves the right to revoke your CCM if:

• You do not meet the biennial (every 2 years) renewal requirements.
  
• You demonstrate unprofessional, unethical, or unlawful conduct.
  
• You are found guilty in a court of law for unlawful or unethical business practices.