Accredited Seminars/Courses A complete listing of accredited courses also appears in every edition of the RIBO Continuing Education Summary. Please contact the organization providing the seminar/course directly for dates and registration. A contact person, telephone number and address is listed for each organization offering accredited seminars/courses. Information is available on courses in Management Studies, Technical Subjects and Personal Skills Subjects. Individuals teaching an accredited seminar/course are allowed a one-time credit for that seminar/course. Certificates to the instructor are to be issued by the course provider. For individuals working towards their CIP, FCIP, CAIB, CPIB, CCIB, CRM, RPLU and CAIP designations, the maximum accredited hours allowed for each course are: Insurance Broker Association courses: CAIB 1 - 5 hours Management & 16 hours Technical CAIB 2, & 3 - 16 hours Technical each CAIB 4 - 20 hours Management CCIB - 16 hours Technical CPIB – 20 hours for Management subjects 16 hours for Technical subjects Insurance Institute courses: FCIP - 16 hours for Technical subjects 20 hours for Management subjects CIP - 16 hours Technical except C16 and C132 - 20 hours Management Canadian Risk Management courses: CRM - 16 hours Technical Professional Liability Underwriting Society courses: RPLU - 16 hours Technical Aviation Insurance Association Courses: CAIP - 16 hours Technical except "AAI-83: Agency Operations & Sales Management" - 20 hours Management Individuals enrolled in a correspondence course will only receive continuing education credits if the course provider receives mid-semester assignments and/or a final examination is written. Procedures & Guidelines for Accreditation of Seminars/Courses Examinations are not a requirement of the Continuing Education Program. All seminars/courses and home-study programs must be at least one (1) hour or more in length to be eligible for accreditation and must fall within the definitions of Management, Technical and/or Personal Skills categories. In-house seminars/training/workshops given by qualified instructors, leaders or lecturers and meeting the continuing education guidelines can be submitted for accreditation. All home-study programs including audio/video programs must have a workbook component assessed by the provider prior to receiving a completion certificate. Annual Meetings and Affiliate Meetings in general do not qualify for accreditation unless there is an educational component. For any seminars/courses meeting the standards set for the Continuing Education Program but not listed as RIBO accredited, please submit the seminar/course content and course provider information and we would be pleased to review the material on an individual basis. Individuals who participate/volunteer on industry boards, councils or committees may also apply for accreditation towards the Continuing Education Program. Please note: A certificate will not be issued by the seminar/course provider unless the individual attended the entire course/seminar. Management Studies Subjects related to the RIB Act and Regulations, human resources, general management, accounting, computerization, and generally, will include topics relevant to the operation of an insurance brokerage. Maximum allowable credits: 20 hours Technical Subjects Subjects directed towards imparting of general insurance product knowledge and/or technical insurance expertise including risk management and loss prevention. Maximum allowable credits: 16 hours Personal Skills Subjects Subjects related to skills required to function efficiently in an insurance brokerage office as a customer service representative or as a producer. Subjects would include, but not limited to, sales and marketing skills, and communication and writing skills. Maximum allowable credits: 16 hours