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Accredited Senior Manager Credentials are designed for experienced middle managers seeking the qualifications to enter senior management.
Develop a comprehensive range of knowledge and skills in senior management – complete all 6 Modules to qualify for the full ACCREDITED SENIOR MANAGER Certification.
View this brief Introduction to the program here
Accredited Senior Manager Credential
Become a Senior Manager
Advanced Diploma in Senior Management
The 24 credit GMA ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN SENIOR MANAGEMENT is a comprehensive program of 12 courses, designed to provide experienced middle managers with the skills and knowledge with which to enter and excel in Senior Management Roles. The program meets the specifications for the Accredited Senior Manager Qualification from The Global Management Academy. This program forms 100% of the credit requirements for the GMA ACCREDITED SENIOR MANAGER Credential.
- Level: Experienced Middle Managers and new Senior Managers
- Courses: 12 (View program to see course details)
- Learning: Online | Learn at your own pace
- Credits: 24 (2 credits for each course)
- Duration: 6 months at 8 hours per week.
- CPD Hours: 240
- CPD Certificates: download on completion of each course.
- Assessment: 3 Multiple Choice Exams (60 mins each exam)
- Certification: GMA Management Credentials (digital certificate and badges)
- Social Share – share your credentials on LinkedIn and social media.
Progress through 3 Qualifications
GMA Middle Management Credentials are gained for completion of specific courses within the Academy. Gain credits from courses across the 6 knowledge domains to verify your Business and Management competencies. Carry your credits from the Certificate to the Diploma and onto the prestigious Advanced Diploma.
Advanced Diploma
- Courses: 15
- Credits: 30
- Duration: Up to 9 months
- Exam(s) 6 exams
Key Features of Accredited Manager Credentials
The Degree Alternative
GMA Credentials offer the most cost effective and time efficient alternative to BBA and MBA degree programs. Develop your skills across the full range of essential business and management roles, in Finance, Management, Operations, Marketing, HR etc..).
Online | On-Demand
Global courses use best practice online learning technologies, and are accessible on all devices 24/7. Assessment is through online examinations for each competency domain (see below).
Career Pathways
Earn GMA qualifications as you progress your career in management, from Accredited Supervisor level through to Accredited Senior Executive levels.
Share your Credentials
Your credentials are accessed on the blockchain secure credential platform and you can share your achievements on social media, and with current and prospective employers.
Certified General Manager
- Level: Middle Manager
- Courses: 8
- Credits: 16 (160 hrs)
- Learning: Online | On Demand
- Duration:8 months (avg. time to complete 4 mths.)
- Exam(s) 2 exams
- Certification: GMA Professional Credentials
Certified Business Development Professional
- Level: Middle Manager
- Courses: 8
- Credits: 16 (160 hrs)
- Learning: Online | On Demand
- Duration: 8 months (avg. time to complete 4 mths.)
- Exam(s) 2 exams
- Certification: GMA Professional Credentials
Certified Marketing Management Professional
- Level: Middle Manager
- Courses: 8
- Credits: 16 (160 hrs)
- Learning: Online | On Demand
- Duration: 8 months (avg. time to complete 4 mths.)
- Exam(s) 2 exams
- Certification: GMA Professional Credentials
The Multi-Skilled Manager
The Global Competency Framework
GLOBAL courses are classified into 6 categories based on the internationally recognized GMA competency framework. You will need to complete course across all 6 competency domains to fully qualify an Accredited Manager, at your chosen level.
The Global Skills Framework
All GLOBAL courses are designed using the EMSI Skills framework, ensuring that on completion of a Global course, learners can share their skills profiles on social media, and verify their skills with employers, current and future.
Earning your Credentials
The process is easy!
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Select your Credential Program
Select the credential program and courses which best meet your career needs now (Certificate, Advanced Diploma). You can upgrade your credentials from Certificate to Diploma and to Advanced Diploma whenever you wish.
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Complete your Courses and Exams
Study at your own pace and complete the online and offline content. Then register for and complete the online M|C examinations for each module. Once you have completed the minimum number of courses and exams for each credential. you will be registered for your management credential.
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Earn and Share your Credentials
Promote your learning and your achievements! The Global credential platform allows you to share your credentials and skill sets on multiple social media platforms, and provide verification of your achievements for employers.
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Leading Entrepreneurship in the Organization
Entrepreneurship underpins the development of new businesses worldwide, and learning the skills and practices of entrepreneurship can be invaluable to individual business owners, and to managers within core business units within business in all sectors. In this course, you will learn about the core factors underpinning successful entrepreneurship, and the steps involved in successful innovation. You will also learn how to challenge existing business models and the role of technologies in creating innovation opportunities. |
$129
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Leading Human Resources Development
In this course, you will develop in depth knowledge of the strategic contribution of Human Resources Development, the range of elements which make up a successful HRD strategy, and how to position your HRD strategy within a wider organizational development strategy. |
$129
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Leading Innovation in the Organization
This very comprehensive course will help you develop your knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship and management of innovation, and apply this knowledge to the development and realization of new business ventures. |
$119
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Leading Projects in the Organization
This course in Managing Projects in the Organization is designed for managers leading business projects, or for those team leaders or managers who are in need of a hands on introduction to the concepts, methods and techniques of project management. |
$119
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Managing a Coaching Business
Get your Coaching Business off to a great start with this Global course in MANAGING A COACHING BUSINESS. In this course, designed for experienced H-R professionals, learning and development specialists, and leaders seeking a career change, you will learn how to plan for and roll-out a successful coaching business. You will learn how to establish a set-up a coaching business, which uses best practice technologies for engagement with clients and coachees and learn about the systems and resources to utilize to sustain and grow your business online. You will also learn how to scale up and grow your coaching business, and best practice marketing techniques to apply to attract customers locally, regionally, and globally. |
$129
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Managing Governance in the Organization
Develop a strong understanding of corporate governance and the role it plays in responsible leadership and organizational success. This course explores governance frameworks, board roles and responsibilities, stakeholder accountability, risk oversight, and ethical decision-making. Designed for senior managers, executives, new directors and governance professionals, it provides practical insights into how boards operate and how governance processes can be evaluated and improved. Learn how effective governance strengthens transparency, sustainability, and long-term organizational performance. |
$119
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Managing Physical Resources
This course is designed for managers responsible for the planning for, purchasing and management of physical resources to support the efficient functioning of a service or manufacturing operations. This course will equip you with the knowledge to make informed decisions on purchasing and resources management in the organization. |
$109
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Managing Recruitment and Selection
This very comprehensive course in Managing Recruitment is designed for HR Personnel, and managers who need to gain expertise in recruiting and selecting personnel. |
$109
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Managing your Personal Development
This course will provide you with the framework, the tools and the knowledge to identify your development needs, and plan your personal development, in alignment with your career and personal ambitions, and with the expectations and needs of your current and future employers. This course will also provide you with the resources be able to better manage the continuing professional development requirements in your profession. |
$109
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Mastering Leadership
Designed for Middle and Senior Managers, ‘Mastering Leadership’ is the essential toolkit for managers seeking to enter senior leadership roles in their organizations. |
$119
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Organization Culture, Values and Ethics
In this course, you will learn how to identify the prevailing culture of your organization, and where to seek opportunities for transformation. You will also learn about ethics and leadership best practice to employ ethical leadership in your workplace and your business community. |
$119
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People and Organization Behavior
In this post graduate level course, you will learn how to identify the prevailing culture of your organization, and where to seek opportunities for transformation. You will also learn about best practices in motivation and engagement, and leadership strategies to optimize organizational capabilities and performance. |
$129
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Personal Development for Strategic Leadership
Designed for senior managers, this course provides managers with the personal learning and development toolkit to plan for and manage the acquisition of the key strategic leadership competencies required to succeed in a senior executive role. |
$129
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Planning LEAN Improvement
This comprehensive course will provide you an insight into all the key concepts used by specialists in Business improvement, and enable you to successfully lead a Lean business improvement initiative, and help build a continuous improvement culture in your organization. |
$109
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Professional Diploma in Executive Coaching
The Global Professional Diploma in Executive Coaching provides a comprehensive suite of 8 courses, which provide Coaching and HR professionals with the key knowledge and and skills required to successfully coach incumbent and aspiring C-Suite leaders. The Global Professional Diploma in Executive Coaching credentials verify your knowledge and expertise in coaching, leadership and advising senior managers in best practices for organization transformation.
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Professional Diploma in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Diploma in Innovation and Entrepreneurship comprising 8 courses, is a practical, career-focused online program, designed to equip professionals with the skills to lead innovation, drive business growth, and develop new ventures. Covering key areas such as innovation strategy, AI for business, change management, financial decision-making, and agile leadership, this globally recognized Diploma in Innovation and Entrepreneurship provides real-world tools and frameworks that can be applied immediately. Ideal for managers, entrepreneurs, and aspiring leaders, the Diploma in Innovation and Entrepreneurship prepares graduates to succeed in today’s fast-changing, innovation-driven economy. |
$530
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Professional Diploma in Managing Business Improvement
This program provides experienced first-line managers and operations and quality professionals with the knowledge to make the business case for, plan for and successfully implement a Lean Six Sigma Improvement program. Learn the principles of quality improvement, including Kaizen, lean 6 Sigma and TQM. Learn how to manage the human resources, and logistics to successfully implement a Lean Improvement program. |
$549
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Professional Diploma in Organizational Development
The Global Professional Diploma in Organizational Development is an advanced online program designed for senior HR professionals and organizational leaders. Comprising 8 in-depth courses, this program equips you with the skills to analyze organizational culture, align HR strategy with business goals, foster diversity and inclusion, build high-performance workplaces, and lead transformational change initiatives. Delivered fully online with flexible on-demand access, the program includes 160 hours of learning and can be completed within six months. |
$590
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Strategic Human Resources Management
In this course, managers will acquire a broad understanding of the theoretical foundations of Strategic HRM, and the best practices applied in leading and managing people to support sustainable growth while attracting and retaining talent within the organization. |
$129
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Supply Chain Management
This course will provide you with an in-depth insight into the theory, problems, solutions, and best practices of supply chain management, the practical skills and knowledge so that you learn how to manage suppliers and the supply sources, manage logistics and improve the systems and practices used in managing the supply chain. |
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FAQs
A Global Management Academy Professional Credential is awarded for completion of a series of courses within a specific business or management skill set. On completion of a set number of courses, candidates will qualify for the Professional Management Credentials. Professional Certificates typically contain between 3 and 4 courses. Assessment is based on multiple choice quizzes in each course.
Certified Professional Credentials – assure employers of your professional competence in specific Industry specialisms and roles. Certified Professional Credentials comprise 8 courses, critical to the competency profile for your chosen career and industry. Certified Professional Credential require completion of a final M|C exam which assesses learner competence on the Global Human Resources Management Body of Knowledge. Examinations comprises 120 questions, and you will have 120 minutes to complete the examination. Three levels of Certified Professional credentials are offered: Advanced Certificate (or entry level), Diploma (or management level), and Advanced Diploma for senior management or specialist level. On completion, participants are awarded Digital Credentials on Global’s blockchain verified digital platform – share your skills and expertise on social media, and with employers.
A Management Credential from Global Management Academy is awarded for completion of a series of courses across a range of Management Competencies (based on the GMCF) internationally recognized competency framework. On successful completion of a set number of courses (12 courses), and the associated online multiple choice examinations. candidates are awarded GMA Management Credentials, the associated accredited manager badge and certification (eg. Accredited Senior Manager, Accredited H-R Manager etc..).
A Global Management Academy Digital credential is the acknowledgement that you have invested time in developing your skills. Global Digital credentials comprise digital badges and certificates, and the technology to promote your achievements, and showcase your knowledge and skills across social media platforms, and with your employer and recruitment platforms.
Global credentials are verifiable using secure blockchain technologies.
On completion of all Global courses, you will be able to download and print a completion certificate. The Certificate will also detail your acquired CPD hours from the course of study.
On completion of your Professional or Management Credential Program, you will receive Digital Certification and a Digital Badge from Global Management Academy on the Hyperstack Blockchain verified digital certification platform. You will be able to share you achievements on multiple social media and career sites.
Learners are free to complete their learning at their own pace. On average, learners take 2 to 3 months to complete a Certificate Program, up to 4 months to complete a Certified Professional Credential Diploma and up to 6 months to complete and Accredited Manager Program.
Assessment in GMA Professional Credential programs takes the form of Online-quizzes (normally 3 in each course). Each quiz has a pass mark of 70% and you can take the quizzes as many times as you wish.
When enrolled in a GMA Certified Professional or Accredited Manager program, candidates will be required to complete online multiple choice examinations (see the brochures and course profiles for more information).
All Global Management Academy courses and programs are delivered through Online Learning through the Global E-Learning Portal. Each course comprises:
- Online Lectures and interactive learning
- Online Videos
- Online Quizzes
- Downloadable Learning Manuals (80 pages +)
- Additional downloadable workbooks, articles, and case studies.
Each course in the Global Academy carries a number of credits, which demonstrate the amount of study time you have put into your learning. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours of learning. Therefore, if a course has 2 credits, it will take approximately 20 hours of study to complete.
In addition to the online learning, you will have access to downloadable learning manuals and associated case studies, workbooks and management resources for each course.
You will receive continuous email and phone support from your tutor throughout your program.
Choose your currency in the currency selector, or pay in US Dollars. You can pay for courses through a single payment, or by monthly installments. See the fees for each course / program when you view program details.
On payment, you will receive a confirmation email and shortly thereafter you will receive an email with a link to the Global E-Learning Portal. Your tutor will also be on contact with you within 24 hours.
Depending on your course / program, you will have access to the e-learning portal for between 3 months and 12 months. Single course access is typically for 3 months, and access to courses in credential program for between 4 and 12 months. Please see course details for exact access durations.
If you are not satisfied with your Academy within the first 7 days of purchase, we will refund your money (no questions asked).
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