Certifications are designated credentials earned by a learner to verify their ability to perform a job. When you hold a certification, it means that you’ve been trained, your skills have been validated and you are prepared to meet specific criteria in your role. You may be seeking certification to advance your career, update your skills, or gain competitive advantage. Regardless of the reason, we offer a wide range of certifications that can help you achieve your objective.
1. Professional certifications that include examination
CUIC Accreditation and Designation Programs
- Accredited Member Services Representative
- Accredited Financial Services Representative
- Accredited Consumer and Residential Mortgage Lender
- Accredited Business Lender
- Accredited Canadian Credit Union Sales Professional
- Fellow of the Credit Union Institute of Canada (FCUIC) – General Business Studies
- Associate of the Credit Union Institute of Canada (ACUIC) – Management Studies
2. Programs that include a certificate of completion
Business Professional Development Program (BPDP)
The Business Professional Development Program is a premier certificate program for employees who deliver services to member business owners across the credit union system. The program’s design accommodates employees at all levels of experience and tenure regardless of role including partners from: cash management, credit risk and underwriting. There are 21 sessions in the BPDP program that take place throughout the year. Sessions cover topics that have been identified by credit union leaders as learning opportunities. Those who complete all 21 sessions, and submit the three knowledge assessments, will be awarded a certificate of completion. The BPDP program opens in February and ends in November each year. Learn more about the BPDP Certification.
Indigenous Awareness Certification
Reconciliation Education Indigenous Awareness provides foundational awareness and learning about truth and reconciliation. The course is designed to promote a renewed relationship between Indigenous Peoples and Canadians through transformative and engaging learning. In collaboration with First Nations University of Canada, this course features internationally acclaimed reconciliation films and content from across 10 provinces. This training has been vetted by Indigenous Leads and Diversity and Inclusion teams in Universities, Colleges, school divisions across the province as well as the financial sector. Register for the Reconciliation Education Awareness Professional Development course on CCUA Campus.
Financial Literacy Trainer EOTO Certification
The Each One, Teach One (EOTO) program, trains employees of Canadian credit unions to deliver financial education workshops in their communities. Workshops are delivered in plain language without any ties to products or services, with the sole goal of empowering Canadians to take control of their financial decisions, goals and plans. Become an EOTO Certified Training today. Register for the EOTO Train the Trainer course here.
Certificate in Applied Leadership
The Certificate in Applied Leadership offers a blueprint to increase leadership effectiveness and impact. Courses can be taken in any order and are appropriate for leaders with all levels of experience. Digital badges of achievement are awarded for each course, with an additional certificate badge for the Leadership Series (eLEAD, eCOACH, eLeaderHUB, and at least one eFOCUS course). Learn more at eLeadership Academy.
Certified Executor Advisor Designation Program
The Certified Executor Advisor (CEA) curriculum has been designed to provide professionals of various disciplines with the skills necessary to assist Canadians in the delegation and undertakings of the role of executor (“executrix” if female, and also referred to as “estate trustee”, “personal representative” or “liquidator”, depending on jurisdiction).
Upon completion of the program, the candidate will be versed in: the duties of an executor, the management and liquidation of property and other types of assets, financial issues, pertinent tax matters, and have a practical knowledge of trusts and the challenges of estate administration, while understanding the economic opportunities of the CEA designation. The full on-line curriculum consists of 7 modules, followed by a comprehensive one hour examination. Upon completion of all modules and a successful examination (passing grade of 70%), the candidate will be awarded the CEA designation by the Canadian Institute of Certified Executor Advisors (CICEA) (www.cicea.ca). Register for the certificate here.
3. Certifications programs offered by Skillsoft
Microsoft Certification
Explore the Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals Journey to learn how to create simple Power Apps, connect data with Microsoft Dataverse, build Power BI Dashboards, automate processes with Power Automate, or build a chatbot with Power Virtual Agents.
Project Management Institute (PMI®) Certification Prep
a) CAPM
Discover the skills needed to effectively work on or with project teams as you prepare for the CAPM® certification. This specialized credential is offered through the Project Management Institute (PMI). It will help improve a candidate’s credibility and provide more professionals opportunities. The CAPM is an entry-level certification for project practitioners. Visit Skillsoft to register for the Project Management Institute here.
b)PMI-ACP®
Enhance your skills of agile principles and techniques as you prepare for the PMI-ACP® certification exam. The PMI-ACP certification ensures you have the qualifications of a skilled agile professional with knowledge of a broad range of agile methodologies. The certification is universally recognized and helps address the needs of associations that depend on certified Agile practitioners.
4. Privacy Certifications
a) Certified Information Privacy Professional in Canada (CIPP/C) Training
Distinguish yourself in the Canadian privacy field with a Certified Information Privacy Professional/ Canada (CIPP/C) credential from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). When you earn your CIPP/C, you’re demonstrating that you have a foundational understanding of broad global concepts of privacy and data protection; as well as a particular appreciation of Canadian information privacy laws, principles and best practices at the federal, provincial and territorial levels.
This course takes a deep dive into private, public and health sector privacy laws, as well as regulator and court decisions/guidance. Your registration includes a detailed participant guide, e-textbook ‘Canadian Privacy 4th Edition’, sample exam questions, your exam voucher, one year of IAPP membership (can be applied to any future year). Register here.
b) Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) Training
This course will prepare you for success in achieving your CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager) certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). The Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) designation says that you’re a leader in privacy program management – this how-to training can make a significant difference for your organization and your career. CIPM training teaches a process for conceptualizing, designing, building and implementing a data privacy management framework. Learn how to manage the privacy program operational lifecycle and ensure strong data governance practices are in place, whether you’re one person overseeing privacy best practice or part of a privacy team. Your registration includes a detailed participant guide, e-textbook ‘Privacy Program Management Tools for Managing Privacy Within your Organization 3rd Edition’, sample exam questions, your exam voucher, one year of IAPP membership (can be applied to any future year). Register here:
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