Can i have both certificate and degree to increase CRS points?

[Hostass20]

Two or more certificates, diplomas or degrees. One must be at least 3 years program.
I have a bachelor degree in Business (4 years)
I also have course certificate for (CIPS) in my field of work experience of procurement.

Is this count in this category or this kind of certificate they don't consider ?!

 

[istari]

Two or more certificates, diplomas or degrees. One must be at least 3 years program.
I have a bachelor degree in Business (4 years)
I also have course certificate for (CIPS) in my field of work experience of procurement.

Is this count in this category or this kind of certificate they don't consider ?!

If it's an academic qualification of at least 1 year, it counts.
Otherwise, it doesn't.

 

[eva0900]

If it's an academic qualification of at least 1 year, it counts.
Otherwise, it doesn't.

Hi Istari,

Can you please elaborate on the requirement of min 1 year? As far as I know, it only talks about one credential being at least 3 years or more (and does not indicate anything about the duration of the second credential).

I am in the similar situation. I have a three-year Canadian diploma and I was looking into enrolling myself into one certificate course related to my field of study. The actual duration of the certificate program is 1 year (full time) or more (if part time). However, I have been given many transfer credits due to my three-year diploma and therefore I can finish the certificate requirements in less than one year. I was hoping to include that as well along with my 3 year diploma for my EE profile.

Btw, I am currently on PGWP. The certificate program I am looking at is also Canadian but offered through distance learning.

Please advise.
Thanks,

 

[istari]

Hi Istari,

Can you please elaborate on the requirement of min 1 year? As far as I know, it only talks about one credential being at least 3 years or more (and does not indicate anything about the duration of the second credential).

I am in the similar situation. I have a three-year Canadian diploma and I was looking into enrolling myself into one certificate course related to my field of study. The actual duration of the certificate program is 1 year (full time) or more (if part time). However, I have been given many transfer credits due to my three-year diploma and therefore I can finish the certificate requirements in less than one year. I was hoping to include that as well along with my 3 year diploma for my EE profile.

Btw, I am currently on PGWP. The certificate program I am looking at is also Canadian but offered through distance learning.

Please advise.
Thanks,

CIC states that the program must be at least a 1-year qualification, or a post-graduate program.
This does not strictly mean that you must have been studying for 1 year.
CIC doesn't seem to have an official statement on qualifications gained using transfer credits.

Unfortunately, this means that I have no idea whether or not your certificate course will be accepted. Sorry.

 

[eva0900]

CIC states that the program must be at least a 1-year qualification, or a post-graduate program.
This does not strictly mean that you must have been studying for 1 year.
CIC doesn't seem to have an official statement on qualifications gained using transfer credits.

Unfortunately, this means that I have no idea whether or not your certificate course will be accepted. Sorry.

Thanks istari for looking into it. Much appreciated.

 

[LokiJr01]

Two or more certificates, diplomas or degrees. One must be at least 3 years program.
I have a bachelor degree in Business (4 years)
I also have course certificate for (CIPS) in my field of work experience of procurement.

Is this count in this category or this kind of certificate they don't consider ?!

If you took your ECA already, that should answer your question. You definitely have the bachelor's degree checked already so you only need one post graduate certificate or diploma and this must be duly evaluated by WES (or other ECA accredited institution)...once you can confirm that, then you can claim points for the "two or more post secondary" category