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FAqs- education

Can I join if I do not have any Post Secondary Education?

To join AIC-ON you are required to provide 2 years post secondary education from an accredited college/university.

I have credits from different education programs, am I able to join with them?

To join AIC-ON you are required to provide 2 years post secondary education from an accredited college/university. Depending on the categories of education completed, it can be evaluated to see if further studies may produce course credits toward a university degree. This can be determined by contacting either Thompson River University or Athabasca University.

I have a College Diploma, am I able to join with it?

To join AIC-ON you are required to provide 2 years post secondary education from an accredited college/university. If you have a College Diploma, it can be evaluated to see if further studies may produce course credits toward a university degree. This can be determined by contacting either Thompson River University or Athabasca University.

What type of Degree do I require to become designated?

A 3 or 4 year degree from an accredited college/university is acceptable for designation purposes.

I have an International Degree, am I required to submit anything with it?

All education completed outside of Canada requires a credential assessment. We recommend WES, ICAS, or Toronto University’s Comparative Education Services.

If I am a Real Estate Agent, what courses am I exempt from?

The only course recognized by AIC is the Property Law course (BUSI112), however, it is required that it be evaluated for equivalency by UBC’s admissions officer. There are no other Realtor courses that afford exemptions with AIC’s designation courses.

I think some of my existing education may exempt me from Designation courses, how do I find this out?

Exemptions are required to be evaluated by UBC’s admissions officer. Common courses that have exemptions are the Micro and Macro Economics courses (BUSI100 & BUSI101).

What is the Post-Graduate Certificate in Real Property Valuation (PGCV) program from UBC?

This is the commercial designation (AACI) education fast track program. If eligible (determined by UBC’s Admissions officer), members are required to complete 6 courses to become designated. Click here for more information.