This Assessment Guide is to prepare the candidates who are planning to go through the certification assessment process and become Certified Management Consultant (CMC) of the Institute of Management Consultant - Hong Kong. If you have any questions, please contact our Certification Coordinator at adminsec@imchk.com.hk.

I. Assessments

The assessment consist of 3 parts:

1. Code of Ethics Assessment (multiple choice)
2. Case Study (consulting report preparation and presentation)
3. Panel Interview

 

II. Time Allowed (Total 2 hours 45 minutes)

1. Code of Ethics assessment (multiple choice): 15 minutes
2. Case Study (consulting report preparation and presentation): 90 minutes preparation and 15 minutes presentation
3. Panel Interview: up to 45 minutes

There is one 10 minutes breaks will be allowed, if you wish to take it after preparation of the consulting report. You can stop whenever they need to (for coffee/tea/toilet breaks) and no compensation of time will be allowed

III. Language

English is the medium of the Assessment. All reports, presentations and interactions should be conducted in English. Please note that your report and presentation should be in Microsoft Powerpoint format. Please ensure your name is on the footer or header of your response or on the cover page.

IV. Materials provided

You will be provided with:

1. An Assessment Guide (this document)
2. An Assessment Case
3. Papers for your rough notes, calculations and draft presentation materials (You have to leave these papers behind after the assessment.)
4. A computer with Microsoft Powerpoint programme (your report in final form should be submitted in Microsoft Powerpoint format
5. Pencils
6. A calculator
7. A diskette

If you need any other materials, please advice our Certification Coordinator. All assessment case study papers must be returned to the Certification Coordinator on the completion of the assessment. You will not be allowed to use your own diskettes during the assessment.

V. Assessment criteria and marking

Part I: Code of Ethics assessment (multiple choice): 15 minutes	There are 10 multiple choice questions. To obtain a pass, one must have at least 7 questions answered correctly. You are advised to study the IMCHK Code of Professional Conduct.
Part II: Case Study (consulting report preparation and presentation): 90 minutes preparation and 15 minutes presentation	The assessment is based on the following criteria: Identification of the problems and issues Analysis and use of relevant information Preparation of clear and concise consulting report to demonstrate your approach and methodology to the client Identification and development of reasoned range of alternatives Presentation of a series of recommendations for consideration and implementation by the client Presentation in a clear, concise and convincing manner Verbal communication of a logical, clear and concise report to the client Your language skills Your presentation skills
Part III: Panel Interview: up to 45 minutes	There are 3 senior and well-respected management consultants on the panel. The panelists are looking for evidence re your client handling skills, level of experience and competence in consulting, common sense, composure and your ethical practice of consulting.

If you have any further queries, please would you contact us at adminsec@imchk.com.hk.