2015 CIRI's CPIR FAQs

Thinking About Enrolling in the CIRI/Ivey
Investor Relations Certification Program?
CPIR FAQs
Be informed. Be connected. Be current. Be certified.

In 2011, CIRI and the Ivey Business launched
the CIRI/Ivey Investor Relations
Certification Program.

The CIRI/Ivey Investor Relations Certification
Program is an intense, but flexible
10-month program that focuses on
capital markets, corporate governance,
securities law, finance and communications…

… with 10% of CIRI members holding
the CPIR designation.

Considering joining this elite group?

Here are 12 FAQs about the CIRI/Ivey
Investor Relations Certification Program
to help you get started.

How will the Investor Relations
Certification Program benefit me?
Q:
#1

Here’s how the CIRI/Ivey IR Certification
Program benefits some of our members …
#1

“The CIRI/Ivey Investor Relations Certification Program was an
essential step in building upon my skills and knowledge in investor
relations. The content was relevant and applicable, the dialogue
and brainstorming was invaluable and the overall academic
experience was extremely rewarding. Learning and collaborating
with some of the best IROs in Canada was exciting and a privilege.”
- Alyssa Barry, CPIR, Amica Mature Lifestyles Inc.
Recipient of the 2012 Belle Mulligan Scholarship
#1

“I thoroughly enjoyed and benefited from the CIRI/Ivey
Investor Relations Certification Program. It gave me the
opportunity to connect with IR professionals from across
Canada, in addition to learning from the highly regarded
faculty at the Ivey Business School. I took away
something meaningful from every session.”
- Nathalie Megann, CPIR, Chorus Aviation Inc.
#1

“The CPIR designation is the most relevant certification available for
those currently in, or looking to enter the fields of investor relations
and corporate communications. The program covers every aspect
needed to excel in the profession today and the content is delivered
in a mix of face-to-face lectures and practical on-line team-based
assignments by IVEY’s world class faculty. A truly stimulating
experience and a worthwhile investment in personal and
professional development.”
- Berk Sumen, CPIR, Bonavista Energy Corp.
#1

What are the prerequisites needed to
participate in the IR Certification Program?
#2
Q:

To participate in the CIRI/Ivey IR Certification
Program you must:
1. Have at least three (3) years investor relations experience*, OR
2. Have four (4) years of related corporate experience and have participated in CIRI’s Essentials
of Investor Relations program within the past five years, OR
3. Have four (4) years of combined experience in investor relations and a related field and have
participated in CIRI’s Essentials of Investor Relations program within the past five years; AND
4. Submit two professional reference letters, one of which is from your current employer.
*Where 50% or more of your time was spend on investor relations
#2

What is the format of the program?Q:
#3

The IR Certification Program consists of:
• A three-day face-to-face session in Toronto in September;
• 12 online classes between October and May; and
• A two-day face-to-face session (at CIRI's Annual Conference)
#3

I’m not familiar with the online class
format. What can I expect from these
classes?
Q:
#4

Each online session consist of a 2-hour
pre-taped lecture, for students to
listen to at their leisure, followed by a live
one-hour interactive session.
#4

I travel for work. What happens if I miss
an online session?
Q:
#5

All online sessions are archived for
students to listen to lectures at their leisure.
#5

What time commitment should I expect
to make as a student in this program?
Q:
#6

Students who have been successful in this
program generally commit between 6-10
hours a week to complete readings
and assignments.
#6

How do I earn the CPIR designation?Q:
#7

Once students have completed the 10-month
program, they will be required to write a final
exam. Upon passing the certification
examination students will earn their CPIR
designation.
#7

What are the requirements for
maintaining my CPIR
designation?
Q:
#8

In order to maintain your CPIR designation, you must maintain
your membership in CIRI, agree to comply with CIRI's code of
ethics and complete a minimum of 14 continuing education
units (CEU) annually. Below are some ways to earn your
CEUs.
• Participate in continuing education programs and events
• Speak at CIRI National and Chapter events
• Serve as a mentor
• Volunteer on a CIRI National or Chapter Board or Committee
#8

What is the cost of this program?
#9
Q:

The cost to complete the program is $8,950
for CIRI members and $9,450 for non-
members.
#9

Are scholarships available for this
program?
#10
Q:

There is one scholarship available for the program – the
Belle Mulligan Scholarship. The Belle
Mulligan Scholarship is given in honour of the late Belle
Mulligan (1940-2009) who will long be remembered as a
leader and standard setter in the IR profession, and a
founder of CIRI. This scholarship is awarded in May of each
year. Applications for this scholarship are due April 27, 2015.
#10

Also, Ontario residents may be eligible for a Canada-Ontario Job Grant.
These grants are “available to small, medium and large businesses with a
plan to deliver short-term training to existing and new employees, and will:
• Provide up to $10,000 in government support per person for training costs.
• Require employers to contribute one-third of the total costs. There will be
additional flexibility for small businesses to provide an in-kind contribution
towards their share of the costs.
• Require training to be delivered by an eligible, third-party trainer.”
Contact CIRI (416-364-8200) or the Employment Ontario Contact Centre (1-800-387-
5656 or EmploymentHotlineInquiries@ontario.ca) for more information.
#10

When does the 2015-2016 IR Certification
Program start?
#11
Q:

The 2015-2016 class will begin in Toronto
on September 28, 2015.
#11

What is the deadline to apply for
this year’s program?
#12
Q:

The deadline to apply for the 2015-2016
IR Certification Program is July 15,
2015.
#12

Are you ready to apply?

Apply today to Be Certified.

Do you have more questions?

Call us at 416-364-8200 or visit us online
at CIRI.org to learn more about the IR
Certification Program.

Take that next step and get noticed with
CIRI/Ivey’s IR Certification Program.

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