Credit Management July and August 2020
The CICM magazine for consumer and commercial credit professionals The CICM magazine for consumer and commercial credit professionals
EDUCATION & MEMBERSHIP CICM Credit Academy Delivering recognised qualifications and learning for the credit profession. The CICM Credit Academy's virtual classes and distance learning continue to provide a route to CICM qualification and learning for teams and individuals. CICM Credit Academy Learning Packages: Your learning options in lockdown The CICM Credit Academy delivers the full range of CICM qualifications, and our varied study options and packages mean we have the right route to professional qualifications for you and your teams. “Due to my busy work/ life balance and remote home location the virtual learning classes suit my schedule perfectly.” Katya Law, Senior Sales Ledger Consultant, Experian CICM Credit Academy Distance Learning Packages The CICM Credit Academy offers a range of distance learning options to help you get credit qualified on your terms: • Fit your learning around your work and home life • Set your own pace of study • Decide when and where you study • Gain a CICM qualification from anywhere in the world • Package includes support and textbooks • NEW: take your exams from your home or office Distance learning does not mean you have to study alone “I have found this method of study to be very beneficial towards me obtaining the pass marks I have achieved already.” Jamie England ACICM Insolvency & Litigation Team Manager, npower Business Solutions Our distance learning packages include home study supported by a CICM coach who will support your self-study, through to interactive, tutor-led virtual classrooms, where you can benefit from the experiences and knowledge of your fellow learners. Start your Credit Academy learning journey today Find out more on our website cicm.com/credit-academy-distance-learning Sometimes it is just easier to talk. Our friendly Credit Academy team are waiting to hear from you. Call us to chat about your options and best starting point. 01780 722900 Advancing the credit profession / www.cicm.com / July & August 2020 / PAGE 28
EDUCATION & MEMBERSHIP Which CICM qualification? I have little experience in a credit and collections role, and need a basic introduction to credit (just started in credit or an apprentice) I have been working in a credit-related role for a while, and want to raise my profile and/or prepare for the next phase in my career I have extensive experience in credit management and have already qualified to Associate level, or am already working at management level Find out about the CICM Entry level awards, Certificate and Diploma in Credit and Collections Find out about the CICM Intermediate awards and Diploma in Credit and Collections Find out about the CICM Advanced awards and Diploma in Credit Management Bookings now being taken for start dates throughout 2020 Contact: 01780 722900 or email CICMmembership@cicm.com for bookings and enquiries Which Credit Academy Study Method? For a full list of the subject and study method options available, please visit our website. qualifications.cicm.com I would prefer a scheduled plan of learning led by an expert tutor with active discussion, interaction and continuous support from my learning peers and tutor I am self-motivated but like to have some feedback and interaction from a coach I have no problem motivating myself to study and enjoy studying and working on my own Your best option is CICM VIRTUAL CLASSES: Our ‘gold standard’ distance learning package, our Virtual Classes have the greatest success rate of all our home study packages. Your home study will be supported and led by one of our experienced CICM Tutors via a series of virtual classes and activities, which are interactive, challenging and fun Start by looking at Home Study with Coach support. Giving you access to one of our experienced CICM coaches, this package includes the chance to gain feedback and ask questions as you work through your study textbook at home Read up more about Home Study. By choosing this package, you will gain access to the resources and information you need to self-study for your exam/s, via one of our CICM published textbooks Advancing the credit profession / www.cicm.com / July & August 2020 / PAGE 29
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EDUCATION & MEMBERSHIP<br />
Which<br />
CICM<br />
qualification?<br />
I have little experience in a credit<br />
<strong>and</strong> collections role, <strong>and</strong> need a basic<br />
introduction to credit (just started in<br />
credit or an apprentice)<br />
I have been working in a credit-related<br />
role for a while, <strong>and</strong> want to raise my<br />
profile <strong>and</strong>/or prepare for the next<br />
phase in my career<br />
I have extensive experience in credit<br />
management <strong>and</strong> have already<br />
qualified to Associate level, or am<br />
already working at management level<br />
Find out about the CICM Entry level<br />
awards, Certificate <strong>and</strong> Diploma in<br />
<strong>Credit</strong> <strong>and</strong> Collections<br />
Find out about the CICM Intermediate<br />
awards <strong>and</strong> Diploma in <strong>Credit</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
Collections<br />
Find out about the CICM Advanced<br />
awards <strong>and</strong> Diploma in<br />
<strong>Credit</strong> <strong>Management</strong><br />
Bookings now<br />
being taken for<br />
start dates<br />
throughout <strong>2020</strong><br />
Contact: 01780 722900 or email<br />
CICMmembership@cicm.com<br />
for bookings <strong>and</strong><br />
enquiries<br />
Which <strong>Credit</strong><br />
Academy Study<br />
Method?<br />
For a full<br />
list of the subject <strong>and</strong><br />
study method options<br />
available, please<br />
visit our website.<br />
qualifications.cicm.com<br />
I would prefer a scheduled plan of<br />
learning led by an expert tutor with active<br />
discussion, interaction <strong>and</strong> continuous<br />
support from my learning peers <strong>and</strong> tutor<br />
I am self-motivated but like<br />
to have some feedback <strong>and</strong><br />
interaction from a coach<br />
I have no problem motivating<br />
myself to study <strong>and</strong> enjoy studying<br />
<strong>and</strong> working on my own<br />
Your best option is CICM VIRTUAL CLASSES:<br />
Our ‘gold st<strong>and</strong>ard’ distance learning package,<br />
our Virtual Classes have the greatest success<br />
rate of all our home study packages. Your<br />
home study will be supported <strong>and</strong> led by one<br />
of our experienced CICM Tutors via a series<br />
of virtual classes <strong>and</strong> activities, which are<br />
interactive, challenging <strong>and</strong> fun<br />
Start by looking at Home Study<br />
with Coach support. Giving you<br />
access to one of our experienced<br />
CICM coaches, this package<br />
includes the chance to gain<br />
feedback <strong>and</strong> ask questions as<br />
you work through your study<br />
textbook at home<br />
Read up more about Home Study.<br />
By choosing this package, you will<br />
gain access to the resources <strong>and</strong><br />
information you need to self-study<br />
for your exam/s, via one of our<br />
CICM published textbooks<br />
Advancing the credit profession / www.cicm.com / <strong>July</strong> & <strong>August</strong> <strong>2020</strong> / PAGE 29