The Premier Designation for Municipal Managers & Leaders
Today's ever-evolving municipal environment demands management professionals to possess diverse skills and knowledge such as visionary leadership, and keen problem-solving. The Certified Municipal Officer (CMO) accredits these core skills, along with the knowledge and expertise required to be a successful local government leader.
The CMO showcases your knowledge of local government management, your professional readiness and commitment to career-long learning and ethical practice. The CMO is the leading local government designation in Ontario — successful completion and approval of the requirements confer the right to use the initials CMO after your name.
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CMO Testimonials
"My recent completion of the CMO program and achievement of my CMO designation is by far my crowning education and professional achievement to date. I found the process and completion of the requirements provided me with a greater personal insight, understanding, and appreciation for the professional attributes attained throughout my career." - Sheridan L. Graham, CMO | "By obtaining my CMO, I know I am in a class of astute professionals that have clearly demonstrated both working and practical knowledge in all areas of municipal government." - Michael Galloway, CMO |
"The CMO designation is unquestionably the premier qualification for senior municipal officers in local government. While the requirements are extensive and extremely relevant; the process inspired a thorough self-reflection of my leadership and management achievements garnered over my municipal career. " - Shellee Fournier, CMO, Dipl.M.A. | "Preparing my CMO applications was the best personal reflection exercise I have ever done. I have never before taken the time to review my career accomplishments. It proved to be very self-fulfilling" - Amy Vickery, CMO |
"The CMO demonstrates a culmination of your municipal governance skills and qualities developed to date, and signifies that you are committed to a career of continual education and self-improvement to the benefit of yourself and your municipality." - Paul J. Shipway, CMO, AOMC, Dipl.M.A. |