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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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