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.).

 

.