— Turn Practice into Professional Credibility

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Verified Credibility
Professional Recognition

IMCC’s credentialing system is designed to elevate your mentoring practice through globally recognized, ethically grounded, and competency based certification.

Whether you’re beginning your journey or leading large scale change there’s a level for you.

Why Credentials Matter

Mentorship is often offered without structure or accountability. IMCC changes that.

Earning an IMCC credential means your skills, approach, and ethics meet internationally accepted standards allowing you to mentor with purpose, and be recognized for it.

Credentialing ensures:

  • Your knowledge aligns with best practices
  • Your ethics are affirmed and evaluated
  • Your mentoring hours are accountable
  • Your voice has weight in global conversations

Benefits of Earning an IMCC Credential

Globally respected professional certification

Listing in IMCC’s verified public Mentor Registry

Ethical standing through our Code of Conduct

Personal mentor dashboard for growth tracking

Access to evaluator roles and speaker platforms

Eligibility for institutional or public mentoring programs

Structured renewal that enhances long-term credibility

Credential Application Path

Credentialing with IMCC requires the submission of a Credentialing Application Fee followed by a Credentialing Assessment Fee, which together cover document review, eligibility verification, evaluator time, and issuance of your digital credential and badge. Once you complete the credentialing application form and upload your required documentation, you will be directed to the secure payment gateway to submit the applicable fee and initiate your assessment. Detailed pricing-covering Accredited Path and Portfolio/RPL routes-is available in the IMCC Price & Policy Sheet.

Follow the Credential Application Path to select your level, complete training, submit your application, and earn global recognition with certification and digital badge.

Credentialing Levels

IMCC offers three progressive certification pathways to reflect your depth of experience and mentoring impact:

Certified Associate Mentor

Level 1: Certified Associate Mentor

If you have the certificate, then apply

Requirements:

  • Completion of 60 hours of curriculum and 50+ mentoring hours (practice hours can be completed during or after training)
  • Minimum 5 years of professional work experience
  • Completion of ethics module and self-assessment
  • Reflective journaling and feedback loop
  • Digital certificate, Level 1 badge, Registry listing (optional)
Certified Professional Mentor

Level 2: Certified Professional Mentor

If you have the certificate, then apply

Requirements:

  • 100+ hours of in-depth training across 6 core mentoring competencies
  • Minimum 10 years of professional work experience
  • Minimum 50 mentorship hours logged
  • Mentee feedback submission + ethics case review
  • Live interview or peer review circle
  • Level 2 digital badge, full registry listing, dashboard access
Certified Mentor in Chief

Level 3: Certified Mentor in Chief

If you have the certificate, then apply

Requirements:

  • Completion of 100 hours of curriculum and 200+ mentoring hours
  • Minimum 20 years of professional work experience
  • Specialization in mentoring domain (e.g. DEI, entrepreneurship, corporate, social impact)
  • Supervision journal, case studies, mentee endorsements
  • Knowledge contribution (webinar, publication, panel talk)
  • Lifetime listing, evaluator eligibility, badge, certificate

Credential Application Path

Follow the Credential Application Path to select your level, complete training, submit your application, and earn global recognition with certification and digital badge.

Choose Your Credential Level

Review the eligibility criteria and pick the right level for your experience.

Complete the Training and Assignments

This may include coursework, live practice, ethical modules, and self assessments.

Submit Your Credential Application

Upload required documentation, reflections, and hours log.

Evaluation by IMCC Panel

Your application is reviewed by certified assessors for verification.

Get Credentialed

Receive your certificate, digital badge, and access to the global registry.

Digital Badge

Every IMCC credential comes with a verifiable digital badge that can be added to your LinkedIn, email signature, CV, or professional website.

The badge is more than a logo, it’s:

Distinguished Industry Recognised Mentor

Linked to your certification level and credential validity

Discoverable on IMCC’s Mentor Registry

Easy to share with employers, institutions, and clients
Your badge signals your credibility and commitment as a professional mentor.

Credential Renewal

IMCC credentials are valid for 3 years. Renewal ensures mentors remain current, aligned, and credible.

Renewal Requirements:

  • Updated mentoring hours log
  • Completion of CPD hours (Continuing Professional Development)
  • Ethics recommitment
  • Reflective feedback or mini case study submission

Verify a Mentor’s Credential

Ensure that the person you’re working with is IMCC certified.

Use our verification tool to:

  • Search by name, ID, or email
  • Confirm credential level and validity
  • Download verification badge or email confirmation

Honorary Credentials

IMCC awards Honorary Certifications to individuals with exceptional contributions to the field of mentoring.

This is a non-application recognition granted to:

  • Policy influencers shaping national mentoring movements
  • Researchers advancing the theory and science of mentoring
  • Mentors with sustained, community scale impact

Nominations Open Annually

Work With Us as an IMCC-Certified Mentor

Already certified by IMCC and looking to work with us officially? Here’s how to begin your onboarding as a professional mentor within the IMCC ecosystem:

IMCC Credentialing Steps
1

Go to ‘Work With Us’ section under Credentials

2

Answer a few quick questions to confirm:

  • Which credential level you’ve completed
  • If you’ve received your certificate
3

Upload your IMCC credential certificate

4

Complete a short application that asks about:

  • Your area of expertise or mentoring domain
  • Past experience and mentee profiles
  • Availability and intended involvement
  • Other relevant documents (CV, testimonials, background check)
5

Submit your onboarding fee: ₹XXXXX

6

Get an on-screen confirmation + email receipt

  • Your information is sent to the IMCC admin team
  • Our team will contact you within 7 working days

Need help during the process or Have questions about credentialing?

Reach out to our Credentialing Support Team. We’re here to walk you through eligibility, documentation, and application steps.

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