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Advanced Certificate Program (previously Module II)
Updated: May 28, 2009
Program Description
You must successfully complete the Certificate Program, before registering in the Advanced Certificate Program.
The Advanced Certificate Program builds on the foundation of the Certificate, and gives the student an added dimension for understanding the dynamics of freight forwarding, and international trade logistics. With the solid technical and anchoring skills developed in the Certificate, combined with some work experience, the student will now be introduced to more sophisticated disciplines and dimensions of international transportation and trade.
This Advanced Certificate Program will allow individuals to round out their acquired knowledge from the Certificate, through another 104 hours of classroom time. Additional insights into the specialized skills of international transportation, and trade, as well as an introduction to Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Sales and Marketing, and other relevant subjects will enhance the individual's skill set.
Prerequisites
The prerequisite for the Advanced Certificate is the successful completion of the Certificate.
Program Schedule
The four-hour classroom sessions are held weekly, for 26 consecutive weeks (evenings) at the various Centres for Continuing Education indicated.
Advanced Certificate Program - Starts early September of each year (with a short break in December) and ends early April of each year.
Exact dates, times, locations will be communicated to the student when CIFFA confirms your registration.
Classroom Locations
At present, the CIFFA Advanced Certificate Program is offered at the following locations:
- Vancouver: British Columbia Institute of Technology, and Ashton College (part-time evenings)
- Toronto: Mississauga Convention Centre
- Montreal: Ramada Hotel, 7300 Cote de Liesse
Please note that these locations are subject to change.
e-Learning
Alternatively, an e-Learning option is available for students who wish to complete our Certificate Programs. e-Learning runs on the same schedule as the classroom programs, except students don’t attend lectures. This is an option for individuals who need flexibility, who cannot attend regular classes or where the classroom program is unavailable locally. The students write the same exams, on the same dates as classroom students. The student is responsible to arrange an exam supervisor at their company to monitor the writing of their exams.
Students use a combination of the Textbooks and the e-Learning Modules to complete the program. The e-Learning Modules are designed to be interactive and include lessons with reading, exercises to practice and evaluations to verify knowledge acquired.
Program Curriculum
Advanced Certificate
September to December |
January to April |
About Ships Chartering an Aircraft |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Sales and Marketing IT and e-Logistics |
Examinations (Revised for 2009-2010)
The required passing grade for each Exam is 60%. The required Final Grade for successful completion of the Advanced CertificateI is 60%.
The student’s Final Grade is based on the total of three (3) Exams (each worth 20% of the Final Grade) and one (1) Assignment (worth 40% of the Final Grade).
There is NO Make-Up Exam opportunity for the Advanced Certificate Program.
Alternate Exam
If a student advises the Teaching Assistant/Instructor prior to the schedule Exam date, they may be allowed to write the applicable Exam within five (5) business days of the originally scheduled Exam date. This Exam may be written prior (before) or post (after) the originally scheduled Exam date.
Should the student not be able to write the Exam within five (5) business days the originally schedule Exam date (prior or post), they will receive a zero mark for that Exam.
A zero mark for that Exam may result in the student’s failure of the Program.
A $65.00, plus $3.25 (5% GST), for a total of CAD$68.25 fee will be charged to the student, for each Exam written PRIOR to the originally scheduled Exam date.
A $125.00, plus $6.25 (5% GST), for a total of CAD$131.25 fee will be charged to the student, for each Exam written POST the originally scheduled Exam date.
These fees are payable to CIFFA BEFORE the student can write the Exam.
Alternate Exam Fees must be paid by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or by cheque.
Program Registration
First priority is given to employees of CIFFA Regular members. Second priority is given to employees of CIFFA Associate members. Where space permits, non-members are accepted at the discretion of the CIFFA Secretariat, subject to certain conditions.
Please complete the CIFFA Professional Education Program Registration Form, and mail to the CIFFA office, along with your cheque as payment of the Program fees. If payment is by Visa Card or MasterCard, then a faxed or e-mailed registration is permitted.
Full payment must be made upon registration for each Module. Registrations will not be processed until payment has been received by the Secretariat.
Program materials are included in the initial registration fees, but are not included for repeats.
These Certificate Programs fulfill the requirements of Bill C 90, as defined by the Société Québecoise de Development de la Main d'Oeuvre. The CIFFA Institution Registration Number for Quebec is 02-03-2703.
GST #R122975436
Registration Deadline (Revised for 2009-2010)
The deadline for registration is August 15 of each year. New for 2009-2010 ... an additional $100.00 late registration fee will be applicable after August 15 of each year, and registrations will only be processed subject to space availability.
Registration Confirmation
Confirmation of your registration, and course details will be sent to you after the processing of your completed Registration Form and fee payment. Program materials will be mailed to your business address.
Cancellation/Refund Policy (Revised for 2009-2010)
All requests for refunds must be made to the CIFFA office in writing, and will only be issued under the following conditions:
- Cancellations received before the start of the Program… full refund (minus a $100.00 administration fee).
- Cancellations received before the start of the third class of a Program… 50% refund (minus a $100.00 administration fee).
- Cancellations received after the start of the third class of a Program… NO REFUND.
All Program materials received must be returned to the CIFFA office, at the student’s expense, prior to the issuance of any refund.
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