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Press ReleasesFocklaghyn-naightMedia Update - 20 August 2002 The new 'Manx Centre for Management Development' Gains Accreditation from the Chartered Management Institute Following successful validation of the new Manx Centre for Management Development by the Chartered Management Institute there are new management training options available for the Island's managers and employers. In a new joint venture the Isle of Man College and the International Business School formed the 'Manx Centre for Management Development" in order to apply for joint accreditation and offer the full range of Institute qualifications which range from Level 2 for aspiring managers through to Level 5 for senior and general managers. Subject to demand, Levels 2 and 3 will be available at the College and Level 4 and 5 at the International Business School from September. Director of International Business School, Professor Roger Carey said, "In working with the College, we are able to pool our skills and experience and offer students a seamless transition between institutions as they progress in their management career. I am immensely pleased that the joint collaboration between institutions makes this possible." Dr Augustine Okanlawon, Centre Director for the Manx Centre for Management Development hopes that the new programmes will help to help shape and support the Island's 'managers of tomorrow'. He explained, "As the need for personal development, guidance and training grows year on year, Management Standards have been developed to set down the occupational competencies that all managers should, in some measure, be able to master. We chose the Chartered Management Institute to accredit our management courses because they are the leading organisation for professional development. In addition to their training, students will also get automatic membership of the Institute which opens up a range of resources geared to help them successfully achieve their qualification." Programmes offered include Introductory Awards, Certificates and Diplomas available at Levels 2-5 which will be taught on a part-time basis to make them accessible for people for people who work full-time. It is also possible to select units to study on an individual basis, for example, if 'Managing Performance' or 'Developing Teams and Individuals' was a crucial area where training was required. The Manx Centre for Management Development has also had the full support of the local branch of the Chartered Management Institute. David Wigg, Chairman of the Chartered Management Institute in the Isle of Man commenting on the Centre's success said, "We congratulate the Manx Centre for Management Development on gaining accreditation to offer these programmes on the Isle of Man. The Chartered Management Institute's standards are high and accreditation is a significant achievement. I would like to thank the Institute's Education Officer, Clive Williams, for his work in helping to achieve this result." Mr. Wigg continued, "The Institute on the Island has seen a large increase in the number of people participating in management training courses in recent years and I believe that this trend will accelerate. Clearly the availability of professionally accredited training strengthens the offering." Mr. Wigg added, "In an increasingly competitive environment good management practices, firmly based on knowledge gained from both training and experience, can make a major contribution to the success of both the manager, and the organisation." Dr Okanlawon recommends that anyone who would like to find out more about the management training programmes starting in September should contact the Manx Centre for Management Development as soon as possible on Tel: 693700 or Email: enquiries@ibs.ac.im. Web links www.ibs.ac.im, www.managers.org.uk |
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