MANAGER CERTIFIED
Apex Managers Program
(Certified Manager)
International Certification Program
Academic Approval: Methodologica Governance University (France) and Futurale College (Canada)
Duration: 4 months — 100 hours Format: 50 hours of workshops and courses + 50 hours for the completion of a mentored capstone project
Certification: International Certificate of “Certified Manager”
General Objectives
- To train managers capable of designing, piloting, and executing a concrete project in governance and management.
- To demonstrate their mastery of management tools, leadership, and methodologies.
- To develop practical skills through a real-world project with mentor support.
Phase 1: Workshops and Courses (50 hours)
Spread over 8 weeks (6 hours/week).
Module 1: Introduction to Governance and the Manager’s Role (6 hours)
- Foundations of Methodological Governance.
- Role and responsibilities of a “Certified Manager.”
Module 2: Strategy and Planning (10 hours)
- Strategic analysis methods (SWOT, PESTEL).
- Building objectives and performance indicators.
Module 3: Leadership and Team Management (10 hours)
- Leadership styles and motivation.
- Conflict management and effective communication.
Module 4: Project Management and Practical Tools (12 hours)
- Project lifecycle.
- Agile and traditional management methods (PMBOK, Kanban).
- Case Study: Planning and monitoring.
Module 5: Governance, Ethics, and Risks (6 hours)
- Responsible governance.
- Risk management and compliance.
Module 6: Professional Communication and Defense (6 hours)
- Executive presentation.
- Preparation for the final defense.
Phase 2: Capstone Project (50 hours)
Individual or paired completion of a concrete project with mentor support. Duration: 8 weeks (6 hours/week + follow-up).
- Project Selection and Validation (5 hours): Chosen domain (e.g., organizational project, governance, process improvement).
- Diagnosis and Planning (10 hours): Analysis of the current situation, objectives, resources, timeline.
- Partial Implementation / Simulation (15 hours): Production of intermediate deliverables (report, action plan).
- Mentor Follow-up (10 hours): 4 to 5 mentoring sessions, feedback, and corrections.
- Report Writing and Final Defense (10 hours): Project report + presentation before a jury.
Evaluation
- Participation in workshops and practical exercises: 20%
- Capstone project (quality, relevance, methodological application): 60%
- Final defense before an academic jury: 20%
Certification
Upon completion of the program and validation of the capstone project, the candidate receives:
- An international certificate of “Certified Manager” issued by Methodologica Governance University.
- Official approval by Futurale College of Canada.
- Awarding of an international digital badge for professional use (LinkedIn, CV, etc.).
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