Membership

The CCP (Certified Credit Professional), ACI (Associate Credit Institute)** and CCP(Emeritus) designations are highly respected and recognized throughout Canada as standards for excellence and integrity in credit management.

Affiliate membership is available to persons interested in credit-related seminars, conferences, networking opportunities and/or the balance of membership benefits available to Credit Institute of Canada members. Please contact us for more information or to apply for affiliate membership.


Member Benefits:

• Stay Current on Credit-Related Topics

• Expand Your Credit Knowledge

• Benchmark and Share Experiences and Best Practices

• Stay Informed on Legislative Issues

• Develop or Expand Your Management Skills

• Save Money on Credit-Related Reference Materials

• Improve Your Credit Policies and Credit Procedures

Designated members, CCP and CCP(Emeritus and ACI) receive the added benefit of using the only recognized designations offered by a Canadian Association.


Members Receive:

• Discount On Seminars and Networking Events

• Access To Other Credit Professionals to Mentor, Share Experiences and Best Practices

• Contact Information To Share Best Practices with other Credit Professionals

• Access To The Credit Professional Employment Program (free on-line resume posting)

• Access To On-line Legislative Articles and Discussions

• Four Copies, Annually, of “To Your Credit” – A Source of Credit and Management Information

• Discount On CIC Biennial - Conference

• Access To a Full Credit and Management Library

• Discount On Credit Institute of Canada Handbooks (Volume 1 and 2)

• Discount On Our Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act – A Creditor’s Perspective

• Discounts From Credit Institute Partners

With 13 Chapters and 2 Forums across Canada the Credit Institute provides numerous educational programs, seminars and opportunities for networking events.

The Credit Institute of Canada membership roster is used for networking and benchmarking purposes only. Solicitation of Credit Institute of Canada membership is strictly prohibited.


National Membership:
The pride, prestige and status of belonging to a National Association of credit professionals and the ONLY Canadian professional organization granting designations in Credit Management.

To Your Credit:
A National newsletter published four times per year and available to all current members.

Chapter Involvement:
Credit Institute of Canada has 13 Chapters and 2 Forums across Canada that provide opportunities for networking, educational programs, seminars, and social events. CCP’s can earn valuable Professional Development points by being involved.

Saskatchewan Chapter Benefits
- Discount to annual collections seminar put on by the Chapter lecturing on the latest trends in Credit Management. As well, notification of other seminars offered in Saskatoon & Regina throughout the year, which are conducted by other companies resulting in discounts for Chapter Members.
- Discount to dinner meetings currently being offered twice a year. These dinners feature key note speakers who address timely, credit related matters. This is an ideal setting for networking and interacting with fellow credit professionals.
- Discount to social events such as golf, curling, etc. to allow members to network.
- Prairie Credit & Collections newsletter published locally in Saskatchewan on a quarterly basis and is available to all current members.
- Member access to our website at http://cicsask.com/ . Ability to post employment opportunities and company advertising at no additional cost.
- Establish a network of credit individuals in Saskatchewan relating to industry specific issues within this Province.

Membership Roster:
A comprehensive listing of current members of the Credit Institute of Canada by individual and company name. Now available on-line.

Websites: www.creditedu.org and cicsask.ca
Full access to professional and informative web sites for up to date information on the Credit Institute of Canada, Chapters, Seminars, and Conference, on-line enrollments and membership renewal.

Through the National Website, members can pay dues, update their information, check their professional development status and report activities, view course marks, print tuition tax receipts, access the membership directory and more. The Events section allows members and non-members to register for the biennial conference, webinars, seminars and academic courses.

Advocacy:
Educating members on issues and legislation, which affect credit professionals in Canada.

National Conference:
A conference is held every two years in Canada providing an opportunity to further credit related skills, and network with industry peers.

National Seminar Program:
Access to current, professional and industry related topics.

Referral Service:
For permanent placements, the Credit Institute of Canada will provide members with employment opportunities and employers with professional employees. For temporary positions, we have developed a strong relationship with Accountemps (div. of Robert Half Canada Inc.). A Robert Half Canada Inc. salary guide is sent to members annually and outlines the dollar value of your designation in the credit marketplace.

Lending Library:
Hundreds of titles relating to all facets of business are available to members on a loan basis.

Credit Institute Of Canada Handbook-Volume 1 and 2:
Your personal or company library is not complete without the CIC Handbooks 1 and 2. These informative reference books are a great source of credit reference.

Affinity Relationships:
The National Membership Committee is presently working on an infinity relationship program, which will offer discounts and savings to members. These relationships and offers will be posted on the web site.

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Affiliate membership is valid from April 1st to March 31st.

A Membership form is below or memberships can be purchased on line at www.creditinstitute.org

For those who prefer not to sign up on line, please print the below form, then mail to the address below.

Affiliate Membership Form

For general information:
geninfo@creditedu.org

For Sask Chapter membership information:
cicsaskchapter@sasktel.net

Saskatchewan Chapter Mailing Address:

PO Box 3952
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3R9

National website address: www.creditinstitute.org

Sask Chapter website address: cicsask.ca


Thank you in advance for your support.



For more information contact us:
at
(306) 664-1421
(306) 777-1991
or
cicsaskchapter@sasktel.net