Excellence in Management©℠ - a course for TOP Managers with ACI® certification
Gain the confidence to act and make accurate decisions as a top leader. Take part in the unique Excellence in Management©℠ training course - an intensive development program for TOP Managers, culminating in international certification from the American Certification Institute® (ACI® / CIPM®).
For whom
- You are managing managers or a team of managers,
- You are preparing to take on a strategic role,
- You want to strengthen your leadership and management competencies,
- You are looking for knowledge in strategic, change and human capital management.
...then this course is exactly for you.
What will you learn?
- How to build company value and manage customer capital.
- How to diagnose the strategic position of the company and adjust activities to the type of market.
- How to manage employee competencies and plan their development in a dynamic business environment.
- How to operate effectively in times of uncertainty using proven management tools and models.
ACI® / CIPM® certification
Course participants have the opportunity to take the ACI® certification exam, earning the prestigious Certified International Professional Manager (CIPM®) designation - recognized worldwide.
You can also take the certification independently of the course, but we strongly recommend full participation: it's not just knowledge, but practical workshops and experience sharing.
Innovative blended-learning formula
The training is implemented in a modern combined formula:
- stationary workshops in Krakow,
- online modules on an e-learning platform,
- competence test before the training - you will learn about your strengths and areas for development.
This structure allows you to adjust the training to your needs and work rhythm.
International standards
The training program is in accordance with the requirements of:
- American Certification Institute® (ACI®)
- European Qualifications Framework (EQF) - level 5
- World Reference Levels (WRL) - a global standard for competence development
Why it's worth it
- Intensive development of strategic and management competencies
- ACI® certification recognized worldwide
- Networking with experienced leaders and experts
- Blended-learning formula: convenient, effective, flexible
- Immediate application of acquired knowledge in practice
Ready to take your management to the next level?
Reserve your spot today and join the ranks of certified leaders!
RESERVE!
Training in 2025:
october 10 - November 6
Training in 2026:
january 13 - January 27 and March 10 - March 25
CREATE AN INNOVATIVE ECOSYSTEM AND DRIVE BUSINESS GROWTH!
APPLYAND RESERVE A SEAT!
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With the Excellence in Management©℠ training for TOP Managers:
- you will learn the latest management methods and techniques dedicated to TOP managers and owners that will help you improve your and your managerial team's performance,
- you will exchange experiences and strengthen your sense of competence
- you will strengthen your position as an effective boss of bosses
- you will obtain ACI certification to credibly and quickly demonstrate your middle and senior management skills.
Excellence in Management ©℠ training is conducted by experts for experts. Our trainers are individuals who boast numerous professional successes, and their extensive, long-standing experience consists of hundreds of hours spent actively conducting training.
EXCELLENCE IN MANAGEMENT©℠ COURSE IN NUMBERS
- More than 880 implemented management courses
- More than 12,000 trained managers from various industries
- The most unusual industry in which we developed managerial competencies: glass bending
- The most challenging industry in which we have improved managerial competencies: aviation
- More than 35,000 hours of work with managers of different levels
and from different industries - 102 managers certified in Poland and 156,000 in Europe, Asia and the USA.
Get to know the opinions of our participants
Great methods. Good selection of content and tasks. Lots of teamwork.
Director of a manufacturing company
Competently prepared and conducted training. Practical and individualized approach to participants.
HoReCa Industry Representative
Very interesting training and experience of working in a group of people.
Representative of a manufacturing company leader in its industry
Excellence in Management ©℠ training for TOP managers with the possibility of certification at the Certified International Professional Manager® CIPM® level
The training is directed to:
- people with practical experience in managing teams of managers who want to enrich their knowledge of current trends and tools for strategic and tactical management,
- people who want to exchange practical experience, get inspired and seek solutions to practical managerial problems they face,
- people who want to gain interdisciplinary management knowledge that will support them in performing their daily managerial tasks
CONTENT OF MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR TOP MANAGERS
Certified International Professional Manager® CIPM®
Managing the company's key capitals
- Managing the value of the company
- Managerial elements of finance for non-financiers
- Managing customer capital
- Leadership roles and responsibilities
Strategic management
- Strategic position analysis
- Diagnosis of the strategic position
- Diagnosis of the type of market in which the company operates
- Building the company's strategy in times of VUCA
Manager as a catalyst for change
- Types of change in companies
- Stages of change vs. company transformation
- Resistance and overcoming it
- Leading in change
- Leadership in change
Personnel and competence management
- Competency planning and development
- Competency budget management
- Competency levels
- External measures of competence
What does training consist of?
Exam and certification
The exam consists of a test of 80 single-choice questions and, depending on the level you choose, a presentation of a management task or management project.
Only with us will you receive a certificate issued by the American Certification Institute (ACI) - a globally recognized company that has been in business since 1999 and continuously adapts its certification requirements to rapidly changing business realities.
American Certification Institute certification
Why certify with the American Certification Institute®?
- This is a certification prepared by professionals for professionals, so it is very practical.
- Long experience - the company has been in business since 1999.
- More than 1 million certificates issued worldwide
in various fields - including 122,000 managerial certificates. - Convenience and flexibility - you can take the theory part online when you want, and we will adjust the date of the practical part to suit you.
- Certification requirements are continuously adapted to changing business realities.
8 strengths of Heuresis, or why you should train with us
We have over 20 years of experience in training managers
We have worked and continue to work with managers at all levels of companies of different industries and sizes, so regardless of whether your company is a locally operating micro-enterprise or a multinational corporation - with us you will surely find something for yourself.
Only with us will you get certified by the American Certification Institute (ACI)
We value your time: we train using blended learning - a modern formula that combines live classes with those held online. It allows us to optimize your training time, or more precisely to cut it in half on average.
We focus on practice: we believe that the most important thing is not the acquisition of knowledge itself, but the use of knowledge in everyday life, which is why the classes conducted by our trainers are practical and contain only content and tools ready for use in professional work.
Highly qualified and competent trainers: our trainers know well what the knowledge they pass on is supposed to be useful for, so they are focused on the effectiveness of the training and solvingtheproblems of the participants.
We also take care of you after the training, offering you access to the database, exchange of experience and consultation.
We take an individual approach to each client, including financial issues, so you can be sure that we will discuss the details of payment for your training with you individually and offer favorable terms.
Want to manage with confidence in times of uncertainty?
Apply today!
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OUR TRENER
BEATA ZAWADZKA
Experienced trainer, coach and quality management expert. Co-founder and co-owner of Masterform. Long-time HR Manager and Quality Manager. Provides consulting in quality management, quality problem solving, management by objectives, goal setting.
She holds certifications: QM Representative (TUV), Quality Manager (TUV), Certified International Professional Trainer (American Certification Institute).
PRICE LIST
Value of a full blended learning course
6 800 PLN + VAT
The full blended learning course includes:
- Competency survey, the test provides valuable information about what you can learn on the course,
- E-learning, - Organizational management - facilitates learning prior to the onsite sessions and allows you to learn new and consolidate the substantive content learned during the course
- 4 - 6 days of intensive workshops, full of practical exercises (duration depends on the size of the group)
- Post-test - will illustrate to you how much you have learned during the course
You can also choose individual elements of the course and learn at your own pace
The following parts of the course are available:
- Competency survey - through which you will identify your competency gaps and opportunities for professional development -.
300 PLN + VAT
If you also want to get certified, the cost of certification is $410, converted at the average exchange rate of the National Bank of Poland.
As part of the training, you will receive training materials in the form of knowledge pills and access to electronic materials on the platform e-learning platform.
Each person participating in the training will receive an individual certificate confirming the acquired and developed managerial and leadership skills.
The price of the training also includes lunch and refreshments during the during the training.
NEXT STEPS
- Send an application form
2. Fill out the competency survey
3. Log in to the elearning platform and start learning about particular issues
4. Apply for a stationary workshop on a selected date and share your knowledge and learn about the experiences of others
5. Use the knowledge base provided on the platform and develop at an accelerated pace!
6. After the course, check what you have learned by completing an ex-post survey!
Interested? Don't delay!
If you are a manager and want to refresh and consolidate your knowledge and skills in leadership competencies, or you have among your subordinates people with such needs, then check out our training offer for leaders and managers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Who is this training for?
For top managers, business owners and managing directors who are responsible for strategic decisions and management of managers. - How long is the course?
The training lasts 4 days and is delivered in a blended-learning format (online part + stationary workshop in Krakow). - Does the course end with a certificate?
Yes, after passing the exam you will receive the Certified International Professional Manager (CIPM®) international certificate issued by the American Certification Institute®. - Is it possible to participate remotely?
Yes - part of the training takes place online, and the final workshop is conducted stationary in Krakow. - Will I learn something new if I've been managing for many years?
Definitely yes. The training addresses strategic and global management trends that are not covered in standard management programs. Participants analyze social changes, threats (such as disinformation and social crises), and learn how to prepare the organization for new challenges. It's a broadening perspective for experienced leaders. - What is the price of the training?
The current price is listed in the application form. It includes full training, competency test, access to the platform and certification.