Certified Supervisor Certification Program
Are you Management Ready?
Looking to begin your career as a management professional? Are you searching for the recognition you deserve in your current organization with a more affordable and time-efficient option compared to a college degree? Then the Certified Supervisor (CS) Certification program is what you are looking for.
The Certified Supervisor certification program offers a comprehensive analysis, in-depth knowledge on real-life situations and job responsibilities of managers and supervisors, and equips certificate holders with the knowledge required to be successful in today’s modern workplace.
Quick Overview
Estimated Time: 3 Months
Times may vary, all applicants have up to 12 months to complete their certification.
Enrollment: Open-Enrollment
Applicants can apply at any time and pursue their certification on their schedule.
Admission: Degree Requirement
A high school diploma or GED is required to pursue the certification
Examination: 1 Certification Exams
Certification is awarded after passing a 90 question multiple-choice online exam.
What You'll Learn
The Certified Supervisor certification program is divided into 11 key subject areas, designed to provide applicants with sound knowledge based on the management criteria that employers seek. ICPM’s CS curriculum covers:
- 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
CS Exam Blueprint
The Certified Supervisor exam assesses essential analytical skills, knowledge, and decision-making skills in the following areas:Â
The Supervisory Environment
Planning and Organizing
Leading and Controlling
How You'll Learn
Learn at your Own Pace
Completely Online
Accompanying Materials
Start your Career in Management
The Certified Supervisor (CS) certification, is ICPM’s entry-level certification, you can rest assured that great things will be ahead of you and your management career with a certification from ICPM. The CS certification acts as an excellent stepping stone for those looking to make a career in management and for those looking to pursue the CM certification when eligible.Â
ICPM CS recipients all agree that our management certifications help them to be more successful in their day-to-day job and also make them better co-workers and employees.Â
Why Choose the Certified Supervisor Certification
Profession in High Demand
The need for first-line supervisors/managers is expected to grow by 11% by the year 2029*, meaning employers are going to need to fill roles with qualified employees with the skills necessary to manage.
Industry Flexible
Management is a profession that is not industry specific, so regardless of the industry for which you are employed, managerial and supervisory skills will always be relevant.
Higher Pay and Greater Responsibilities
First-line supervisors and managers see greater earning potential than front-line workers, and also are given greater responsibilities within the organization.
Is the CS Certification Right for Me?
The Certified Supervisor certification was designed specifically for individuals with no prior management experience. However, newly appointed managers can quickly and easily validate their skills and knowledge through the CS program.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for a CS certification program an applicant must have a combined total of 4 points with at least 1 Education point and 1 Experience point.
Education Requirements
Meeting the education requirements for the Certified Supervisor certification program is easy:Â
- Applicants interested in the CS certification must have obtained a high-school diploma or completed their GED (General Education Diploma)
Education Points
Education points are determined through the following system:
- High School diploma (or equivalent) = 1 point
- College Education
- Earned per year Completed = 1 point
- Earned per half year Completed = 0.5 points
- Other Certifications = 1 point
- Maximum awared = 2
- Management training
- Earned per 40 hours completed = 1 point
Experience Requirements
To meet the experience eligibility requirements for the CS certification program, applicants should be able to document at least 1 but no more than 7 points. Experience points should be documented with:
- Resume
- Joint Services Transcript, Smart Transcript, or Career Data Brief (for military applicants)
Experience Points
Experience points are determined through the following system:
- Management/Leadership Position = 1 point per year of full-time employment
- Non-management/Non-leadership Experience = 0.5 points per year of full-time employment
The Application Process
The Certified Supervisor (CS) Certification requires an application to be completed before an applicant can be enrolled in or purchase a program. We make this process easy.Â
Complete the Online CS Application
Fill out our simple application form.The process takes less than 3 minutes.
CS Application Review and Verification
ICPM will review and process your application. Once approved, you'll have the choice to purchase your CS Certification program.
Purchase a CS Certification Program
Utilize your ICPM Client Dashboard to purchase your preferred CS certification program.
The Certification Process
Take time to learn more about the certification process
Certified Supervisor Pricing
**All Bundle purchases that require textbook delivery to an international (non-continental US address) are subject to an additional shipping charge. Shipping fees are calculated after bundle purchases have been received and a separate invoice will be emailed. Shipment of textbooks will not occur until shipping charge payment has settled.
CS Standard Bundle
- Up to 12 Months to Complete
- E-Learning access through program
- 1 (free) download of your certification diploma (upon graduation)
- Purchased Separately:
- 1 CS Certification Exam (required)
- Virtual Proctoring Service (on-demand)
- 1 Printed CS Textbook**
- Exam Insurance (optional)
CS Full Bundle
- Up to 12 Months to Complete
- E-Learning access through program
- 1 Printed CS Textbook**
- Virtual Proctoring Service (on-demand)
- 1 (free) download of your certification diploma (upon graduation)
- Purchased Separately:
- 1 CS Certification Exam (required)
- Exam Insurance (optional)
CS Accelerated Bundle
- Up to 3 Months to Complete
- E-Learning limited access
- Virtual Proctoring Service (on-demand)
- 1 (free) download of your certification diploma (upon graduation)
- Purchased Separately:
- 1 CS Certification Exam (required)
- 1 Printed CS Textbook**
- Exam Insurance (optional)
Looking for Group Pricing?
Certifying your entire team or organization? ICPM offers discounts for group orders of 10 or more. Click on "Looking for Group Pricing?" above.