Certification Junior Corporate Manager

Overview

The "Junior Corporate Manager" certification, offered as part of the three-year program at Albert School, is issued by Formatives. It is a Level 6 certification, registered in the National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP) under number 34734, by decision of France Compétences dated June 26, 2020, with NSF codes 310 and 310p.

Certification Objectives

The Junior Corporate Manager is responsible for comprehensively understanding and navigating their environment. Their main task is implementing the organization's budgetary policy. Additionally, they manage and support initiatives within their department, which contribute to the organization's overall objectives. In essence, they play a central role in coordinating and executing management strategies within their entity.

Certified Pathways

The Junior Corporate Manager contributes to the implementation of the budgetary strategy and quality approach defined by the leadership team.

Through their analysis of both internal and external environments, they develop decision-making tools to ensure the entity's growth.

They master management procedures and operational tools to produce reports that guide organizational performance.

Depending on the organization's size, they may oversee all or part of the economic management of their department.

They implement changes, lead projects, ensure the necessary resources are available, and manage their team.

By fostering innovation and implementing strategies to enhance corporate social responsibility, they ensure the growth of their unit, maintaining a global perspective of their environment.

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The training program is structured around four mandatory skill blocks:

• Block 1: RNCP34734BC01 – Conducting Budgetary Control

Use management accounting tools and elements of general accounting, such as financial statements and methods for recording transactions related to the company’s operations. Apply knowledge of law to ensure the entity’s compliance with current legislation. Prepare a forecast budget. Select performance indicators and extract them from appropriate software. Develop dashboards for monitoring activities. Use management tools to control the operation of a department or to carry out management control of an organization. Apply standards, procedures, and rules, and implement them with rigor. Implement preventive actions regarding the safety of people, premises, and the organization. Propose tools and methods of control. Establish an organizational methodology and a Value Analysis implemented within the company. Analyze applied procedures to optimize the management of the organization.

• Block 2: RNCP34734BC02 – Manage a team and a department

List, describe, and summarize resources. Specify the forecast data for the activity and the necessary means. Anticipate business development linked to societal or digital changes. Lead meetings and remain attentive to all stakeholders in order to unite them around the company’s challenges. Use internal communication techniques and tools with team members. Analyze the administrative management information of a department. Apply knowledge and methods for managing and monitoring staff. Follow the procedures required by the labor code, industry agreements, and collective bargaining agreements. Supervise the tasks of contributors. Oversee and motivate a team, creating group dynamics. Conduct individual interviews. Assess the skills of employees. Support organizational change. Apply different management techniques and methods to employees based on a strategy defined by management. Use knowledge of different workplace cultures. Decide, plan, and prioritize actions to resolve conflicts.

• Block 3: RNCP34734BC03 – Manage projects related to business management

Analyze the company’s general policy (PGE). Develop medium-term planning based on the strategic orientations defined by management. Carry out information research and analyze it. Develop a method for analyzing the information collected and identifying complementary elements. Summarize developments. Monitor communication tools. Analyze a communication plan, including crisis communication. Manage e-reputation and implement communication actions. Anticipate the influences of the organization’s internal and external networks. Define and use quality management indicators. Propose a forward-looking approach to quality improvement. Carry out a diagnosis in collaboration with operational managers. Identify the components of the project and mobilize the necessary tools. Organize communication and consultation around the project, ensuring deadlines are met. Negotiate the necessary authorizations for project implementation if required. Apply analytical reasoning skills. Use a computerized management system. Configure business software rigorously and independently. Implement procedures and control rules. Use methods and tools from integrated management software (ERP). Apply CSR rules and procedures, promote best practices, and mobilize CSR management tools. Integrate environmental, social, and economic sustainability into a project. Support the organization’s digital transformation. Share the project experience, including successes, challenges, and results.

• Block 4: RNCP34734BC04 – Conduct an audit and financial management

Position the company (or agency) within its environment. Analyze the market. Use calculation techniques and financial analysis tools to analyze a financing plan, assess the opportunity to invest, propose financing options, and prepare a financing plan. Develop a methodology for measuring results both qualitatively and quantitatively. Use management tools to measure performance gaps in the production and financial resources of a project. Communicate effectively in English within the professional environment.

• Optional - RNCP34734BC05: Management of a Purchasing and Logistics Department

Implement a supplier research process. Develop different types of procedures according to the scale of the markets (procedures for placing orders, managing calls for tenders, and conducting negotiations). Analyze the clauses and conditions of a call for tenders. Examine formalized purchasing procedures. Integrate environmental, social, and economic sustainability into purchasing decisions. Manage commercial actions in an international context. Use tools and techniques to carry out negotiations successfully. Define negotiation arguments. Prepare negotiation levers and create a “Negotiation arguments / target” suppliers table. Assess the balance of power among stakeholders in various supplier markets. Analyze supplier typologies and the criteria that define them. Identify supply chain risks and stock management issues. Use management tools to control packaging, inventory management, and transport organization. Apply lean management tools and methods effectively. Contribute to improving the “Purchase-to-Pay” process.

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• Optional - RNCP34734BC06: Management of a Financial Department

Analyze the banking market. Master accounting elements and financial management tools. Provide the key essentials for analyzing the financial situation of an organization. Use research tools to identify potential investment opportunities. Draft a synthesis based on the analysis and calculations carried out. Deliver reliable information and know how to position oneself appropriately. Identify the different types of assets for an organization and the related commercial risks. Initiate a risk management plan. Develop tools for asset control.

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‍Prerequisites

We are looking for curious and determined minds.

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To join the program, candidates must meet one of the following conditions:

1. Hold a Level 4 diploma or equivalent, leading to a 3-year training cycle.
2. Hold a Level 5 diploma or equivalent, leading to an accelerated 1-year training cycle.
3. Hold a Level 4 diploma with three years of business management-related experience, subject to approval by the certifier (VAP).

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The program is also accessible through VAE (Validation of Acquired Experience), requiring a minimum of 1 year of business management experience.

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Jobs / Sectors Targeted by the Certification

All economic sectors are concerned with management and project management, in particular: agri-food, retail, energy, banking, finance, industry, and service companies, including digital service companies (ESN).

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Types of accessible jobs include:

• Manager of a small business / Self-employed entrepreneur
• Deputy Director / Executive Assistant (SME, SMB)
• Head of establishment / Business Unit / Retail store manager
• Project Manager
• Officer / Manager of a department: Administration, Finance, Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, etc.
• Executive Assistant / Office Manager
• Junior Management Controller
• Accounting and Financial / Budget Management Officer
• Financial Advisor / Business Management Advisor
• Reporting Officer

Evaluation Methods

Your success is measured through practical cases, individual assignments, and an oral presentation. This ensures that you are prepared to face the challenges of tomorrow.

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To obtain the certification, the candidate must have validated all 4 skill blocks as well as the final exam. Accumulation by block is possible. In the case of VAE, blocks 1 to 4 must be validated in order to obtain the certification.

Start your Journey

Are you ready to apply for the Junior Corporate Manager Certification and develop your skills? Just send an email to admission@albertschool.com including your CV and a motivational letter to express your interest. If your application is successful, you will be invited for an online interview to complete the process.