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COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE PROFESSIONAL(CIP™) CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

The Fuld-Gilad-Herring Academy of Competitive Intelligence offers the most
comprehensive professional certification program and the only program to
grant CEU's in the field of competitive or business intelligence.


WHY DO WE OFFER THE CIP™ CERTIFICATE PROGRAM?

Like many of our alumni, you may be in a competitive intelligence role with little professional training and no experience. You may also need professional education in competitive intelligence analysis skills to translate information into competitive insights, to learn information collection skills, or to develop the specialized management skills needed to operate a competitive intelligence program inside your own firm. In short, you need the CIP certificate to achieve the highest professional standards in this new field.

HOW DOES THE CIP™ CERTIFICATE PROGRAM BENEFIT YOU AND YOUR ORGANIZATION?

The CIP Certificate Program provides you with a one-stop shop for the most comprehensive and rigorous education and Competitive Intelligence training available today in competitive or business intelligence from the leading thinkers and educators in the field.

This educational program will not only enhance your ability to perform in a CI-related job function, but also help you define the scope, tools, and modus operandi of an effective and ethical CI program. A well-constructed CI program is the most effective organizational method of managing industry risk, responding to early signals of industry change and, ultimately, achieving a sustainable competitive advantage.

WHAT DO YOU GET UPON COMPLETION OF THE NINE-COURSE CIP™ CERTIFICATE PROGRAM?

You will receive the CIP certificate from The Fuld-Gilad-Herring Academy of Competitive Intelligence, a standard-setting in the industry, assuring organizations that an individual possessing this certificate received the highest quality training available in this profession.

CIP™ CERTIFICATE PROGRAM COURSE LIST

Core Courses
CEU Credits
Intelligence Sources & Collection Techniques
.7
Communicating CI to Sr. Management (Evening)
.3
Competitive Benchmarking & Tactical Analysis
.7
Competitive Blindspots
.7
Financial Forensics (Evening)
.3
Cross-Competitor Analysis
.7
Managing the Intelligence Program
.7
Advanced Courses
  
War Gaming: Theory & Practice (2 Days)
2
Strategy for the CI Professional (Evening)
.3
Value Chain Analysis
.7
Anticipating Innovation
.7
Scenario Analysis
.7
Total CEUs
8.5

HOW TO EARN THE IACET-APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs)

The Academy of Competitive Intelligence has been approved as an authorized provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500 McLean, VA 22102. As a student in the ACI courses, you qualify to receive CEUs for each and every course you attend, provided you fulfill the course requirements. To receive CEU credits, students must:

  • Participate in course lectures, teamwork, exercises, and simulations;
  • Attend the entire course.


HOW TO EARN THE CIP™ CERTIFICATE

To earn the CIP Certificate, you need to complete all nine ACI courses, take a written exam (in the convenience of your office) upon completion of the course work, and receive a passing grade of 75 or better.

ADDED BENEFITS TO CIP™ CERTIFICATE HOLDERS

In a 2006 survey of our CIP holders, they listed the following benefits: 1) getting promoted 2) better tools to do their work 3) easier to find new jobs when needed and 4) more recognition from management.

Additional privileges of CIP holders: Participate in our CIP-only surveys determining the course offering of the Academy in the years to come; Use the CIP qualification for job search on our career web site.


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