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AICIFirst Level Certification (FLC)
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AGENDA Critical Issues The Process The Deadlines The Structure
Tips for Successful Portfolios Reviewers Contact InformationPart
Two The FLC Exam The Benefits of the CBT The PreparationPart Three
Maintaining Certification
Part One The FLC Portfolio
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The FLC Portfolio
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Critical Issues Planning ahead take your time, ask
questions,
read the guidelines, keep track of your work
Understanding the process Meeting ALL requirements Respecting
the deadlines
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The Process First Step The FLC Portfolio Second Step The FLC
Exam
Both steps are mandatory Use designation only after both steps
are completed
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The Deadlines
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Submit FLCregistrationform andpayment toAICI HQ
One-yearcandidacy tosubmitcompletedportfolio tothe
designatedreviewer
Six-monthcandidacy toregister for andpass the FLCExam
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The StructureI. Professional Preparation (3 points)II. Business
Identity (5 points)III. Consulting Experience (5 points)IV.
Membership (1 point)V. Portfolio Professionalism (4 points)VI.
Participation in AICI (2 points)
20 points are required for the FLC Portfolio to be approved.
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I. Professional PreparationA. Image Industry Relevant Training
(min. 20 hours) Training must be in line with the AICI Core
Competencies
(pages 16-18) MUST include section I.D (Technical Knowledge)
Each entry must be of at least six (6) hours Training provider must
be reputable Include supporting documentation according to the
guidelines
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I. Professional PreparationB. Continuing Education (min. 10
hours) Attendance at Conferences, Seminars & Workshops
Sponsored by National or International ImageOrganizations or
Associations
C. Business Development (min. 0 hours) Finance, business
management, etc., sponsored by the
Small Business Administration or other business
organizations or training companies
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II. Business Identity A. Professional Appearance (1 point) B.
Business Identity (2 points) C. Business Promotion (2 points)This
section will be evaluated by the AICI FLC Committee. Theapplicant
does not total points in this section.
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III. Consulting Experience You are required to submit proof of
having conducted Image
consultations or presentations with 5 paying clients Use only
the evaluation form provided in the FLC package Submit evaluation
form completed by client and invoice Evaluations must be mailed to
you and must remain sealed 1 point per consultation/evaluation
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IV. Membership You are required to have been a member of a
recognized
professional image association (e.g., Association of
ImageConsultants International) for at least one year. Include
proof of membership for the past year.
Only completed years are counted 1 point per full year of
membership
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V. Portfolio Professionalism This section will be evaluated by
the AICI FLC Committee It applies to both physical and online
submissions The applicant does not total points in this section
Criteria: clarity, organization, completeness, aesthetics 4 points
are required
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VI. Professional Participation in AICI You are required to have
been an ACTIVE member of the
Association of Image Consultants International. Review the
Leadership Points System included in the FLC
Application Guidelines for a list of all roles that will
beconsidered, and points awarded for each role.
Only completed roles will be counted. 2 points are required
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Tips for Successful Applications Ensure that you meet ALL
requirements Read and follow the portfolio submission carefully
Submit only copies (exception: client evaluations)
Submit your complete portfolio two months before
finaldeadline
For online submissions, send one PDF file Ask the clients to
mail the evaluations to you Submit your portfolio to your current
designated reviewer
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Reviewers Contact Information US ApplicantsBeverly G. Samuel,
PMP, MS, AICI FLCPhoenix Image Institute #8-143 Trailview Dr.
Carmel, IN 46032 [email protected] 765.346.3269
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Reviewers Contact Information
International ApplicantsCatherine Ong, AICI FLC41 Kallang
Pudding Road#01-02 Golden Wheel Building Singapore 349316 Singapore
[email protected] +65.9178.2031
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The FLC Exam
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The Benefits of the CBT
Locations close to you! Over 350 testing centres in US and
Canada Over 125 centres outside of US and Canada Convenient
schedule! Choose the site, date, and time At least 30 days in
advance Online registration!Register on aici.org Available in seven
languages! English, French, Japanese,Simplified Chinese, Spanish,
Italian, Portuguese or can betaken as English as a Second
Language.
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The Preparation
Review: The FLC Candidate Handbook The AICI Core Competencies
The AICI FLC Exam FAQ
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Maintaining Certification
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After you earn your AICI FLC
Must earn 2.4 CEUs every three years Must pay certification
renewal dues every three years Must hold the AICI FLC designation
for at least one year
before becoming eligible for the AICI CIP designation
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Questions?
Contact the FLC Co-Chairs orVP CertificationMihaela Ciocan, BA,
AICI CIPImagePro International
[email protected]+778.861.5776
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