What you will be able to do
- Goals your people can actually use on a busy day
- A way to hand over work so people grow
- One-on-ones built around a clear theme
- Practices that make it safe for people to speak up
What we cover
| Topic | What you do |
|---|---|
| Becoming a people manager | See what changes when you manage people, not the work. |
| The five core responsibilities | Map the whole job and decide where to act first. |
| Direction and delegation | Set usable goals and hand over work so people grow. |
| Performance and one-on-ones | Keep goals on track and lead focused one-on-ones. |
| Welcome and recognise | Plan a new starter's first weeks and recognise real contribution. |
| A team where people speak up | Make it safer to ask, disagree and admit mistakes. |
Who it is for
New and aspiring people managers, team leads and supervisors, experienced managers who want a shared language for the job, and HR or learning partners who support managers. No management experience needed.
How the course runs
- In person: one day, 6 live hours
- Live online: two sessions of 3 hours
- Before class: a short video and a one page read
How to earn the ICA People Management Professional Certification
The ICA People Management Professional Certification (ICP-PMT) is 1 core certification plus at least 2 of the specialized certifications below, in any order.
Your pathway
Our suggested route: this core course plus two specialized certifications that build on it.
People ManagementAll 15 specialized certifications that count
How you earn your certification
- Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Attendance is mandatory.
- Within 24 hours after class, Agile Visa registers the class and your details with ICA.
- ICA emails you to set up or open your ICA profile.
- Complete ICA's short post-class survey.
- ICA issues your verified People Management certification badge.
Why learn with Agile Visa
Learn by doing
Short inputs, then real practice on one business case. You leave with work you can use.
Practitioner instructors
ICA authorized instructors who have done the work they teach.
Learn on your schedule
Live online across time zones, or a private class for your team.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICA People Management Professional Certification?
The ICA People Management Professional Certification (ICP-PMT) is the People Management core certification (IC-PPMT) plus at least 2 of the 15 specialized certifications that count toward it, in any order.
How long is the People Management core course?
6 live hours: one day in person, or two live online sessions of 3 hours. Before class you watch a short video and go through a one page read.
Which specialized certifications count toward the ICA People Management Professional Certification?
15 specialized certifications count, including Leadership Styles, Authentic Leadership, Hiring and Selection, Delegation and Developing Others and Performance Management. The full list is on this page.
How do I earn the People Management certification?
Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Within 24 hours, Agile Visa registers the class with ICA. ICA emails you to open your ICA profile, you complete ICA's short survey, and ICA issues your verified People Management certification badge.
Can my team take People Management together?
Yes. Ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online, and tell us how many people and where they are.
I hold ICP-PDV. How does it relate to People Management?
ICA maps the People Development course (ICP-PDV) to the People Management core certification (IC-PPMT). Your ICP-PDV certificate stays valid for life, with no renewal fee.
Interested in People Management?
Register your interest and we will contact you about dates, or ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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