The UK’s consultancy sector celebrates a significant milestone this week with the recent accreditation of its two thousandth Chartered Management Consultant (ChMC). The Management Consultancies Association (MCA) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) joined forces four years ago to scale up this professional accreditation, setting and maintaining the highest standards in management consulting across the UK market. The accreditation is a vital step for the industry and demonstrates the steadfast commitment to investing in skills and development of our people.
The ChMC has continued to see growth in the volume of Chartered consultants with more expected with the launch of the new Senior Leader route which provides an effective way for senior leaders to gain ChMC whilst maintaining standards and integrity. Over 40 MCA member firms have already committed to offering the ChMC Accreditation to their teams, while presently, 4,000 individuals are actively pursuing this accreditation, emphasising the industry’s dedication to professionalism and expertise in consulting.
Tamzen Isacsson, Chief Executive of the Management Consultancies Association (MCA), said:
“Congratulations to all those consultants who have helped us set the highest standards of excellence and professionalism in consulting by embracing ChMC. This accreditation provides a vital reassurance of quality to clients and a steadfast commitment to continuous training and development.”
Ann Francke OBE, Chief Executive of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), echoed similar sentiments, saying:
“The ChMC Accreditation has proven to be a game-changer, not only in raising industry standards but also in inspiring a new wave of professionalism among consultants. The achievement of 2,000 ChMCs marks a significant moment, underscoring our commitment to delivering excellence in consultancy services and ensuring clients receive the highest expertise and value.”
The ChMC Accreditation serves as a quality assurance mark for consultancy services, signaling a consultant’s proficiency and expertise in the field. For young consultants, achieving ChMC status is a coveted vocational endorsement that boosts their professional credibility. It stands apart as the sole internationally recognised professional management consulting accreditation, designed explicitly to validate the competence and professionalism of management consultants.
As the number of Chartered Management Consultants continues to grow, the UK consultancy sector is gradually working towards defining a new industry standard of excellence.
Further information can be found at Chartered Management Consultant Accreditation – MCA