SEAN KERRY (CCMS)
Age (41-50)
Location (San Francisco - USA)
Annual salary before graduation
$650,000.00 USD per annum
Annual salary after graduation
$1,200,000.00 USD per annum
BEFORE GRADUATION
It is fair to say that I have probably always been reasonably proactive with my career development but it is also fair to say that I had reached a peak and I was fearful that my career direction would start moving towards a gradual decline. I needed new impetus, a new challenge and a new direction.
DECISION TO ENROL UPON (CCMS)
(CCMS) was just what the Doctor ordered so to speak. The program had very clear and precise objectives, which were supported by a robust structure and the opportunity to practically integrate what you have learnt. I knew the Academy of Business Strategy from a previous employer and had considered doing this program earlier but personal circumstances prevented me from doing so. I then had to wait the mandatory two years before re-applying but I always knew that I wanted to do this.
BENEFITS
It was well worth the wait. The program enables you to carefully analyse yourself from the outside over a sustainable period of time, together with the impartial and independent advice provided by the tutors who are both helpful and extremely knowledgeable. The quality and value of this program are second to none and I would have no hesitation in recommending it.
Friday, July 10, 2009
LARRY WEEKLY (CCMS)
Age (31-40)
Location (Montreal - Canada)
Annual salary before graduation
$115,000.00 USD per annum
Annual salary after graduation
$164,000.00 USD per annum
BEFORE GRADUATION
I had been made redundant three times over the space of six years due to corporate downsizing and acquisitions. I was fed up of being moved around as well and wanted to be in more control over my career. I tried consulting for a while but it wasn’t for me, I’m no salesman. So I was looking at corporate life again but I wanted a new approach towards developing my career.
DECISION TO ENROL UPON (CCMS)
I was impressed by the way in which the Academy of Business Strategy was established and developed and their core values struck a chord with my own. (CCMS) was just what I was looking for. There was no risk, I could carry on working while developing and implementing my own career strategy at the same time. I could manage my own study time and there were no requirements to attend classes or to do examinations. Everything was practical and real.
BENEFITS
A high quality and high value program with first class support from the tutors. I feel that I am genuinely in control of the development of my own career for the first time in my life. This has been a truly inspirational process and I cannot speak highly enough of the Academy of Business Strategy or the (CCMS) program. I have since enrolled upon (DCMS).
Age (31-40)
Location (Montreal - Canada)
Annual salary before graduation
$115,000.00 USD per annum
Annual salary after graduation
$164,000.00 USD per annum
BEFORE GRADUATION
I had been made redundant three times over the space of six years due to corporate downsizing and acquisitions. I was fed up of being moved around as well and wanted to be in more control over my career. I tried consulting for a while but it wasn’t for me, I’m no salesman. So I was looking at corporate life again but I wanted a new approach towards developing my career.
DECISION TO ENROL UPON (CCMS)
I was impressed by the way in which the Academy of Business Strategy was established and developed and their core values struck a chord with my own. (CCMS) was just what I was looking for. There was no risk, I could carry on working while developing and implementing my own career strategy at the same time. I could manage my own study time and there were no requirements to attend classes or to do examinations. Everything was practical and real.
BENEFITS
A high quality and high value program with first class support from the tutors. I feel that I am genuinely in control of the development of my own career for the first time in my life. This has been a truly inspirational process and I cannot speak highly enough of the Academy of Business Strategy or the (CCMS) program. I have since enrolled upon (DCMS).
DENISE MURRAY (CCMS)
Age (31-40)
Location (Auckland - New Zealand)
Annual salary before graduation
$126,000.00 USD per annum
Annual salary after graduation
$176,000.00 USD per annum
BEFORE GRADUATION
I had just been made unemployed for the first time in my career and decided to take some time out. I took a year off and it gave me time to re-evaluate my career to date. This time made me think about myself a bit more and what I wanted from my career in the future. It became clear to me that I was going to need help if I was going to stand any chance of achieving my newly developed career goals.
DECISION TO ENROL UPON (CCMS)
Talk about timing. The (CCMS) program came along just at the right time. I answered YES to all of the self-assessment questions and it was pretty obvious that this was just what I needed.
BENEFITS
This really is an excellent program. I have learnt so much about myself and about how to be more self-focussed when developing your career. I have also learnt how to target the positions that I really want and how to be more competitive during the recruitment process. I feel as if I am in much more control of my career now and this in itself is a major satisfaction. I feel that I am working for me for a change. This program is an absolute MUST for everyone at some stage within their career. The earlier the better!
Age (31-40)
Location (Auckland - New Zealand)
Annual salary before graduation
$126,000.00 USD per annum
Annual salary after graduation
$176,000.00 USD per annum
BEFORE GRADUATION
I had just been made unemployed for the first time in my career and decided to take some time out. I took a year off and it gave me time to re-evaluate my career to date. This time made me think about myself a bit more and what I wanted from my career in the future. It became clear to me that I was going to need help if I was going to stand any chance of achieving my newly developed career goals.
DECISION TO ENROL UPON (CCMS)
Talk about timing. The (CCMS) program came along just at the right time. I answered YES to all of the self-assessment questions and it was pretty obvious that this was just what I needed.
BENEFITS
This really is an excellent program. I have learnt so much about myself and about how to be more self-focussed when developing your career. I have also learnt how to target the positions that I really want and how to be more competitive during the recruitment process. I feel as if I am in much more control of my career now and this in itself is a major satisfaction. I feel that I am working for me for a change. This program is an absolute MUST for everyone at some stage within their career. The earlier the better!
DANIELLE WALSH (CCMS)
Age (21-30)
Location (Sydney - Australia)
Annual salary before graduation
$80,000.00 USD per annum
Annual salary after graduation
$150,000.00 USD per annum
BEFORE GRADUATION
After graduating from university I wanted to do something with a more international flavour to it. I was a working girl now but still wanted to further my education. You kind of have to think internationally if you live in Oz and I knew about the Academy of Business Strategy because my elder sister had graduated as a (DManS).
DECISION TO ENROL UPON (CCMS)
(CCMS) seemed perfect for me at this early stage in my career as I wanted to achieve as much as I could. We are used to calling a spade a spade in Oz and the program information appeared to do just that. I liked the fact that it was practical by nature and that you could achieve things during the program rather than having to wait until many years after graduation before realizing benefit.
BENEFITS
I was a bit worried about the possibility of a lack of personal feedback given the fact that it was a distance-learning program but I need not have worried. The tutors are a great bunch of guys and the personal feedback is really excellent. You receive detailed feedback on everything and are provided with detailed task lists of what to do next. (CCMS) does what it says on the tin!
Age (21-30)
Location (Sydney - Australia)
Annual salary before graduation
$80,000.00 USD per annum
Annual salary after graduation
$150,000.00 USD per annum
BEFORE GRADUATION
After graduating from university I wanted to do something with a more international flavour to it. I was a working girl now but still wanted to further my education. You kind of have to think internationally if you live in Oz and I knew about the Academy of Business Strategy because my elder sister had graduated as a (DManS).
DECISION TO ENROL UPON (CCMS)
(CCMS) seemed perfect for me at this early stage in my career as I wanted to achieve as much as I could. We are used to calling a spade a spade in Oz and the program information appeared to do just that. I liked the fact that it was practical by nature and that you could achieve things during the program rather than having to wait until many years after graduation before realizing benefit.
BENEFITS
I was a bit worried about the possibility of a lack of personal feedback given the fact that it was a distance-learning program but I need not have worried. The tutors are a great bunch of guys and the personal feedback is really excellent. You receive detailed feedback on everything and are provided with detailed task lists of what to do next. (CCMS) does what it says on the tin!
MEI LING TAN (CCMS)
Age (31-40)
Location (Hong Kong - China)
Annual salary before graduation
$225,000.00 USD per annum
Annual salary after graduation
$485,000.00 USD per annum
BEFORE GRADUATION
I had good qualifications and good experience and had been fortunate to be employed in good positions within two global corporations. I have always been ambitions and have consciously been proactive about developing my career. I have never considered myself too old to learn or too arrogant to think that I might know everything. I have always been committed to ongoing self-development.
DECISION TO ENROL UPON (CCMS)
I knew about the Academy of Business Strategy and had heard very complimentary things about their client programs. The (CCMS) program was just what I was looking for at the time and if it could just enable me to be a little bit more proactive than I was already then the small investment would pay dividends. Reading through the program information it seemed inevitable that this would be the case.
BENEFITS
I was pleasantly surprised by (CCMS). It has been an experience that I would not have missed for anything and it has been a real breath of fresh air. The processes are very well thought out and are easy to follow and not only are the benefits significant but you achieve them during the program itself. I have learnt how to be considered for core vacancies and the power of such knowledge is worth the tuition fee ten times over.
Age (31-40)
Location (Hong Kong - China)
Annual salary before graduation
$225,000.00 USD per annum
Annual salary after graduation
$485,000.00 USD per annum
BEFORE GRADUATION
I had good qualifications and good experience and had been fortunate to be employed in good positions within two global corporations. I have always been ambitions and have consciously been proactive about developing my career. I have never considered myself too old to learn or too arrogant to think that I might know everything. I have always been committed to ongoing self-development.
DECISION TO ENROL UPON (CCMS)
I knew about the Academy of Business Strategy and had heard very complimentary things about their client programs. The (CCMS) program was just what I was looking for at the time and if it could just enable me to be a little bit more proactive than I was already then the small investment would pay dividends. Reading through the program information it seemed inevitable that this would be the case.
BENEFITS
I was pleasantly surprised by (CCMS). It has been an experience that I would not have missed for anything and it has been a real breath of fresh air. The processes are very well thought out and are easy to follow and not only are the benefits significant but you achieve them during the program itself. I have learnt how to be considered for core vacancies and the power of such knowledge is worth the tuition fee ten times over.
WILLIAM MUNGWIRA (CCMS)
Age (31-40)
Location (Cape Town - Africa)
Annual salary before graduation
$68,000.00 USD per annum
Annual salary after graduation
$110,000.00 USD per annum
BEFORE GRADUATION
I had lived and worked in both Africa and the United States for global companies and felt that my unique mix of qualifications and experience deserved more personal reward than I was achieving. I never seemed to be offered the positions which I craved and felt that I was missing something.
DECISION TO ENROL UPON (CCMS)
Upon reading the (CCMS) program information, I suddenly realized precisely what I was missing and enrolled immediately. I learnt so much just from reading through the program information and felt that this was a taste of what was to come. It is very rare to be able to make a decision without having any doubts. This was one of those decisions.
BENEFITS
I thought long and hard about this, trying to fit all of the program benefits into four lines is impossible. Very well written and structured, easy to follow, technically state-of-the-art, highly enjoyable process, the chance to implement what you learn, excellent support throughout, confidence building, the power to control your career, fellowship awards and service after graduation, truly international feel and unquestionable value for money.
Age (31-40)
Location (Cape Town - Africa)
Annual salary before graduation
$68,000.00 USD per annum
Annual salary after graduation
$110,000.00 USD per annum
BEFORE GRADUATION
I had lived and worked in both Africa and the United States for global companies and felt that my unique mix of qualifications and experience deserved more personal reward than I was achieving. I never seemed to be offered the positions which I craved and felt that I was missing something.
DECISION TO ENROL UPON (CCMS)
Upon reading the (CCMS) program information, I suddenly realized precisely what I was missing and enrolled immediately. I learnt so much just from reading through the program information and felt that this was a taste of what was to come. It is very rare to be able to make a decision without having any doubts. This was one of those decisions.
BENEFITS
I thought long and hard about this, trying to fit all of the program benefits into four lines is impossible. Very well written and structured, easy to follow, technically state-of-the-art, highly enjoyable process, the chance to implement what you learn, excellent support throughout, confidence building, the power to control your career, fellowship awards and service after graduation, truly international feel and unquestionable value for money.
NADIA YERSHOVA (CCMS)
Age (41-50)
Location (Moscow - Russia)
Annual salary before graduation
45,000.00 GBP per annum
Annual salary after graduation
82,000.00 GBP per annum
BEFORE GRADUATION
I have always considered myself to be a career-minded woman at heart, but never really felt that I was achieving what I believed I was capable of. I always worked extremely hard, have always been loyal to my employers and have been dedicated to the cause. I suppose I had just reached a point where I started questioning whether I was being properly rewarded for my efforts.
DECISION TO ENROL UPON (CCMS)
I had never heard of parallel career planning and the concept made very good sense to me. The idea of planning your next career move while you are already employed is just common sense really, but I wonder how many of us actually do it. The decision to enrol on (CCMS) was the easiest career decision that I have ever had to make. The information was so clear and specific and the substance behind the program was obvious from reading through the information.
BENEFITS
I never really expected to be offered a position on this program. When you look at the salaries that many students earn it appeared out of my reach. When I was offered a position I was ecstatic. I suppose it does not matter how much or how little you are earning when you enrol, the fact is that you can always improve. There are so many benefits of this program, but if I were to pick just one, I would have to say that it puts students in control of their careers and instils significant self-confidence as a result.
Age (41-50)
Location (Moscow - Russia)
Annual salary before graduation
45,000.00 GBP per annum
Annual salary after graduation
82,000.00 GBP per annum
BEFORE GRADUATION
I have always considered myself to be a career-minded woman at heart, but never really felt that I was achieving what I believed I was capable of. I always worked extremely hard, have always been loyal to my employers and have been dedicated to the cause. I suppose I had just reached a point where I started questioning whether I was being properly rewarded for my efforts.
DECISION TO ENROL UPON (CCMS)
I had never heard of parallel career planning and the concept made very good sense to me. The idea of planning your next career move while you are already employed is just common sense really, but I wonder how many of us actually do it. The decision to enrol on (CCMS) was the easiest career decision that I have ever had to make. The information was so clear and specific and the substance behind the program was obvious from reading through the information.
BENEFITS
I never really expected to be offered a position on this program. When you look at the salaries that many students earn it appeared out of my reach. When I was offered a position I was ecstatic. I suppose it does not matter how much or how little you are earning when you enrol, the fact is that you can always improve. There are so many benefits of this program, but if I were to pick just one, I would have to say that it puts students in control of their careers and instils significant self-confidence as a result.
LISA KENNEDY (CCMS)
Age (21-30)
Location (Washington DC - USA)
Annual salary before graduation
$55,000.00 USD per annum
Annual salary after graduation
$90,000.00 USD per annum
BEFORE GRADUATION
Just having graduated with my Masters from university, I was lucky to achieve a good first job pretty quickly. I already understood the importance of staying ahead of the game though and wanted to continue with my education while working and gaining experience. My academic qualifications while business-related were very traditional and I wanted to do something different and started looking at professional qualifications.
DECISION TO ENROL UPON (CCMS)
One of my Professors actually recommended the Academy of Business Strategy to me because of the practical implementation aspect of their programs and he recommended one of the consulting programs because I had regularly expressed a desire to consult at some point in the future. I felt that it was too early in my career though and thought that the (CCMS) was more appropriate for me. The core objective of the program struck a chord with my desire to stay ahead of the game.
BENEFITS
I have to say that I have achieved more personal benefit from (CCMS) than any other academic program that I have studied. I understand that it may be some time before I realize the benefits of my university degrees, but I loved the fact that you achieve things during the program with (CCMS). Wonderful!
Age (21-30)
Location (Washington DC - USA)
Annual salary before graduation
$55,000.00 USD per annum
Annual salary after graduation
$90,000.00 USD per annum
BEFORE GRADUATION
Just having graduated with my Masters from university, I was lucky to achieve a good first job pretty quickly. I already understood the importance of staying ahead of the game though and wanted to continue with my education while working and gaining experience. My academic qualifications while business-related were very traditional and I wanted to do something different and started looking at professional qualifications.
DECISION TO ENROL UPON (CCMS)
One of my Professors actually recommended the Academy of Business Strategy to me because of the practical implementation aspect of their programs and he recommended one of the consulting programs because I had regularly expressed a desire to consult at some point in the future. I felt that it was too early in my career though and thought that the (CCMS) was more appropriate for me. The core objective of the program struck a chord with my desire to stay ahead of the game.
BENEFITS
I have to say that I have achieved more personal benefit from (CCMS) than any other academic program that I have studied. I understand that it may be some time before I realize the benefits of my university degrees, but I loved the fact that you achieve things during the program with (CCMS). Wonderful!
JOHAN BERGMAN (CCMS)
Age (41-50)
Location (Amsterdam - NL)
Annual salary before graduation
125,000.00 GBP per annum
Annual salary after graduation
180,000.00 GBP per annum
BEFORE GRADUATION
I had reached middle-age and suddenly realized that I had not yet achieved financial independence. I still had a mortgage, home loans and the like and started to feel that this might always be the case. I thought about setting up my own business but there always appeared to be too much risk involved. I could also never understand why as a senior manager earning 125k how my bosses at Executive Officer level were earning over ten times this amount. The difference was inexplicable.
DECISION TO ENROL UPON (CCMS)
(CCMS) was not a high risk decision to make. The cost of the programme was low, even though the Academy was limited to 30 positions in any one year. This impressed me and the structure of the programme was simple but effective. I thought that the concept of the practical integration of academic theory was inspired and it just seemed like the right time for me to do this.
BENEFITS
Understanding precisely what you need to do to transfer from being a peripheral employee to a core employee is by far the outstanding benefit for me and not only that but having the opportunity to implement your career strategy during the programme. I am still employed in a peripheral position but still managed to increase my salary by 45 per cent. This was my short-term career strategy. I am now in the process of implementing my medium-term career strategy. A truly excellent programme.
Age (41-50)
Location (Amsterdam - NL)
Annual salary before graduation
125,000.00 GBP per annum
Annual salary after graduation
180,000.00 GBP per annum
BEFORE GRADUATION
I had reached middle-age and suddenly realized that I had not yet achieved financial independence. I still had a mortgage, home loans and the like and started to feel that this might always be the case. I thought about setting up my own business but there always appeared to be too much risk involved. I could also never understand why as a senior manager earning 125k how my bosses at Executive Officer level were earning over ten times this amount. The difference was inexplicable.
DECISION TO ENROL UPON (CCMS)
(CCMS) was not a high risk decision to make. The cost of the programme was low, even though the Academy was limited to 30 positions in any one year. This impressed me and the structure of the programme was simple but effective. I thought that the concept of the practical integration of academic theory was inspired and it just seemed like the right time for me to do this.
BENEFITS
Understanding precisely what you need to do to transfer from being a peripheral employee to a core employee is by far the outstanding benefit for me and not only that but having the opportunity to implement your career strategy during the programme. I am still employed in a peripheral position but still managed to increase my salary by 45 per cent. This was my short-term career strategy. I am now in the process of implementing my medium-term career strategy. A truly excellent programme.
BORIS LANGER (CCMS)
Age (31-40)
Location (Vienna - Austria)
Annual salary before graduation
82,000.00 GBP per annum
Annual salary after graduation
114,000.00 GBP per annum
BEFORE GRADUATION
I had enjoyed my career up until this point but I did not know what I wanted to do during the latter part of my career. I knew that I wanted to do something different. I just did not know what. I had undertaken various psychometric tests but they all told me the same thing. I was ideally suited to the job which I was already doing.
DECISION TO ENROL UPON (CCMS)
This programme was as they say like a light coming on for me. I knew I wanted to do it immediately and hoped that it might help me to find my way. I think that the initial attraction was caused by the fact that it was so different to anything else that I had seen. It was well thought out and had a good history. The structured approach was apparent from the programme information.
BENEFITS
The programme was a life-changing experience for me. I have never particularly been motivated by money, but the programme has actually helped me to improve my quality of life. I am doing a completely different job now and have changed industry as well and feel that I actually now make a difference.
Age (31-40)
Location (Vienna - Austria)
Annual salary before graduation
82,000.00 GBP per annum
Annual salary after graduation
114,000.00 GBP per annum
BEFORE GRADUATION
I had enjoyed my career up until this point but I did not know what I wanted to do during the latter part of my career. I knew that I wanted to do something different. I just did not know what. I had undertaken various psychometric tests but they all told me the same thing. I was ideally suited to the job which I was already doing.
DECISION TO ENROL UPON (CCMS)
This programme was as they say like a light coming on for me. I knew I wanted to do it immediately and hoped that it might help me to find my way. I think that the initial attraction was caused by the fact that it was so different to anything else that I had seen. It was well thought out and had a good history. The structured approach was apparent from the programme information.
BENEFITS
The programme was a life-changing experience for me. I have never particularly been motivated by money, but the programme has actually helped me to improve my quality of life. I am doing a completely different job now and have changed industry as well and feel that I actually now make a difference.
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