U.S. armed forces to get CM certifications

HARRISONBURG, Va., Nov. 9 (UPI) -- The U.S. Defense Department has selected the Institute of Certified Professional Managers for management and leadership training support.

U.S.-based ICPM announced its Certified Manager certification will be use by the U.S. armed forces as part of an effort to combine military management training with private sector certification.

The CM certification offers management training that officials say will support military career advancement or the transition of military personal to civilian employment.

"Extending the CM program into the U.S. Armed Forces allows for military personnel to hone their management and leadership skills which are critical to security and defense efforts," Robert Reid, ICPM executive director, said in a statement.

"The CM program prepares military leaders for employment in both the public and private sectors -- a win-win for everyone."