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Certifications

Communications & Advertising Accredited Professional Program - CAAP

The CAAP program is one of the leading ways people build their branding and communications skills in Canada. CAAP hones creative and strategic thinking in a direct application to brand communication business challenges. It is a 12 month executive learning program organized into practical, hands-on skill areas. The program is offered once a year in both Toronto and Western Canada markets.

CAAP is a recognized communications industry accreditation and there is simply no other program like it because it is designed specifically for the MARCOM industry and taught by active and engaging professionals who live the branding business.

To find out when the next program is being offered please go to the CAAP Website

Certified Communications Project Manager Program - CCPM

CCPM is for project and account managers interested in strengthening their skills in managing integrated production projects. CCPM offers a way to extend existing PM competencies into a leadership capability.

CCPM is a unique applied project management approach reflecting the intricacies of production in the communications industry, including:

  • The ambiguities of translating abstract creative work into tangible production elements while managing the tension of scope, time and money constraints.
  • The complex technical disciplines involved in producing breakthrough interactive solutions that push the boundaries of known approaches.
  • The volatile relationship dynamics arising from managing teams and client expectations when extensive creativity is involved.

CCPM takes learning beyond PMI recognized best practices into the applied world of communications project management and team leadership (PDU credits are provided for those working towards a PMP designation.)


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DURATION: April 25-June 6, 2013


Program Structure:

  • Concentrated schedule for rapid learning.
  • 11 evenings (Tuesday/Thursday 6:30pm-9:00pm).
  • 1 full day (Saturday 9:30am-4:30pm).
  • Instructor Guides combine PMP expertise and practical Agency PM expertise from interactive, print, video/broadcast production disciplines.

Curriculum Outline:

Module One: Activation, Resourcing & Scheduling

  • Program introduction
  • Managing project activation: assessment/scope definition
  • Framing PMI best practices in agency project initiation.
  • Leadership in team formation – guiding collaboration and performance.
  • Planning of resources and integrated schedules.
  • Problem solving in project activation approaches.

Module Two: Communication Management

  • Managing communication dynamics – production & people.
  • Framing PMI best practices in project team communications.
  • Leadership in project team performance and stakeholder communications.
  • Problem solving in project communication approaches.

Module Three: Change Management & Control

  • Managing change – scope control & people support.
  • Framing PMI best practices in production project control.
  • Leadership in team learning & completion.
  • Problem solving in project control approaches.

Course Expectations and Guidelines:

  • CCPM is open to both agency and in-house production and project managers or account managers who are proficient in production management.
  • Participants should have foundational production knowledge in at least one technical area among interactive, print, broadcast/video production.
  • This program does not offer deep technical production training. Instead it leverages both class knowledge and augments with specialist guest instructors who provide expertise and perspective in the management of integrated campaign production involving interactive, print, broadcast/video.
  • Full participation in class is a course requirement. Students will be assigned homework on a weekly basis.

Fees/Schedules:

Discount Deadline: March 04, 2013
Registration Deadline: April 15, 2013
Location: ICA Executive Education Centre, 2300 Yonge St. (Yonge/Eglinton), 30th floor


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2013 CCPM Program Schedule Dates
Module One: Activation, Resourcing & Scheduling Thurs. Apr 25 (6:30 – 9:00pm)
Tues. Apr 30 (6:30 – 9:00pm)
Thurs. May 02 (6:30 – 9:00pm)
Module Two: Communication Management Sat. May 04 (9:30am – 4:30pm)
Thurs. May 09 (6:30 – 9:00pm)
Tues. May 14 (6:30 – 9:00pm)
Thurs. May 16 (6:30-9:00pm)
Tues. May 21 (6:30 – 9:00pm)
Module Three: Change Management & Control Tues. May 28 (6:30 – 9:00pm)
Thurs. May 30 (6:30 – 9:00pm)
Tues. June 04 (6:30 – 9:00pm)
Thurs. June 06 (6:30 – 9:00pm)

 

 

Instructor Profiles:

Reg Scotland, PMP, Reg Scotland Enterprises Ltd.
Reg is an experienced practitioner of project and change management and a proven instructor. He is deeply knowledgeable of the Project Management Institute's recommended approaches and provides real world perspective tempered by more than 25 years of experience leading projects and change initiatives in public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Reg is an engaging instructor with the ability to simplify complex concepts and train skills at the appropriate level to ensure learning. Certified in Project Management (PMP), Change Management (ADKAR) and Management Consulting (CMC) Reg offers deep best practice expertise to help guide success in advertising/communications project management.


Pralad Rao – PMP, Director Digital Production, Cossette Communications
A communications industry project manager for 10+ years Pralad brings valuable perspective on the unique project management dynamics of the industry. He has also obtained his PMP certification which backs up his professional approach. Pralad oversees multiple project managers and plans/organizes team resources within a full service advertising agency. With a graphic design and web programming background and extensive experience designing and building a broad range of websites, Pralad brings the essential perspective needed to train best practices in project management for agency & communications production.


Leslie Kellow-Hall - Vice-President, Quality Control and Production, FUEL
A seasoned veteran with more than 25 years’ experience, Leslie oversees all production projects at FUEL – print and interactive. Leslie’s depth of print experience spans direct mail, newspaper, magazine and out-of-home advertising, collateral and publication production. Leslie is heavily involved with digital online production and has experience with web sites, email campaigns and banner advertising. Leslie has been teaching for the Institute of Communications and Advertising for more than 10 years.


Wayne Aubert – Course Director & Advertising Program Professor, Mohawk College
Wayne Aubert has spent the last twenty-five years in the communications field. He has extensive production management experience on both the agency and client-side (his agency roster: Bozell, Ronalds-Reynolds, Saffer, Marshall Fenn, Vickers & Benson and Ogilvy & Mather) Wayne has developed a deep appreciation for the skills needed to advance from being an effective production ‘doer’ to a ‘manager’. An accomplished instructor, Wayne has helped countless young professionals extend their own skills beyond technical proficiency towards production management excellence.


To Register:

Pay offline (AMEX/VISA/MC/ICA Member Invoicing supported)

 

For more information, contact:
ICA Professional Development Office
By email or by phone at (416) 482-1396 Ext. 227

 

 

Certified Print Production Boot Camp - CPPP

The CPPP Bootcamp is for entry-level print production technicians looking to build both their technical and management knowledge in the communication industry.

CPPP has been an industry recognized certification for over 30 years, with an instructional design that continually adapts to reflect latest production technology and approaches.

 

CPPP Bootcamp “AT A GLANCE”

Next program: TBA Fall 2013


Program Structure:

DURATION: 6 evenings + 2 days

Curriculum Outline:

  • Image, Layout & The Studio
  • Retouching & Proofing
  • Print Channel Production
  • Digital Applications for Web & OOH
  • NOTE: Take home exam requirement.

Who Should Attend?

  • This program is for anyone who is interested in handling the production of advertising and communication materials and projects involving print.
  • CPPP Boot Camp is open to both agency and in-house production coordinators, whether they currently operate in a client facing or a production facing capacity.
  • Ideal candidates for the program are entry-level art buyers, studio coordinators and account or project coordinators.

 

Registration/Tuition Cost/Location

Discount Deadline: TBA

Registration Deadline: TBA

Location: ICA Executive Education Centre, 2300 Yonge St. (Yonge/Eglinton), 30th floor

 

Session Schedule

Session Date
Image, Layout & The Studio TBA
Retouching & Proofing TBA
Print Channel Production TBA
Digital Applications for Web & OOH TBA

 

 

For more information, contact:
ICA Professional Development Office
By email or by phone at (416) 482-1396 Ext. 227

Certified Interactive Production Program - CIPP

The CIPP is for entry-level production or account managers looking to build both their technical and management knowledge of interactive production for the advertising and communications industry.

As new technologies change the communications landscape, CIPP accelerates skill in online, mobile and social media digital production management. The CIPP program will help you learn about the foundational management skills of interactive production and helps you elevate your working approach.

CIPP is the latest production skills program offering by the ICA, leader in industry recognized production skills certification for over 30 years.

 

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Duration: March - April 2013


Program Structure:

  • DURATION: 6 Tuesday evenings (6:30-9:00pm) + 2 Saturdays (9:30am-4:30pm).
  • A shared online team environment will be deployed for collaboration and material access.

Curriculum Outline:

  • Interactive Production Management Fundamentals.
  • Creative: Digital design process and user interface development.
  • Content: Text & Image file formatting, content management systems.
  • Code: Programming and developer management.
  • Platform integration: Development requirements for mobile, tablet and social.
  • Change management: Testing and approval processes.
  • Download the Program Brochure for more information.

Course Expectations and Guidelines:

  • This program is for anyone who is interested in handling the production of advertising and communication materials and projects involving interactive digital production for web, mobile and social platforms.
  • CIPP is open to both agency and in-house production coordinators and entry level account managers, whether they currently operate in a client facing or a production facing capacity.
  • Participants must be web savvy, computer literate (browser and basic computer operation familiarity) and have access to a home computer. Students may bring laptop/tablet/smart phone for in-class use (not a requirement.)
  • Full participation in class and online via the shared team environment is a course requirement.
  • Optionally, students may set up and run their own blog/Wordpress sites.
  • Students will be assigned homework after every class.

Course Instructors:

Corey Messom – VP, Strategy & Innovation, FUEL
Corey has spent the past 15 years working with FUEL in emerging technologies. He has been the guiding force behind the interactive production evolution driving both FUEL and sister company, Draftfcb. Corey is the mastermind behind Fuel’s leading edge technology backbone which supports a power house of creativity and production. A keen explorer, Corey is always finding new technologies and ways to exploit them for advantage. Navigating the constantly changing digital ecosystem, Corey cuts through it all and brings value and understanding to Fuel’s clients. Corey is a graduate of George Brown College.

Wayne Aubert – Course Director & Advertising Program Professor/Co-ordinator, Mohawk College
Wayne Aubert has spent the last twenty-five years in the communications field. He has extensive agency and client-side production management experience (his agency roster: Bozell, Ronalds-Reynolds, Saffer, Marshall Fenn, Vickers & Benson and Ogilvy & Mather) and has developed a deep appreciation for the skills needed to advance from being an effective ‘doer’ to a ‘manager’. An accomplished instructor, Wayne has helped countless young professionals extend their own skills beyond technical proficiency towards production management excellence.

 

Registration/Tuition Cost/Location

Discount Deadline: February 15, 2013

Registration Deadline: February 25, 2013

Location: ICA Executive Education Centre, 2300 Yonge St. (Yonge/Eglinton), 30th floor

 

2013 Session Schedule Date
Production Management Intro, Design/UI Tuesday, March 05 (6:30pm – 9:00pm)
Tuesday, March 12 (6:30pm – 9:00pm)
Development & Programming Tuesday, March 19 (6:30pm – 9:00pm)
Tuesday, March 26 (6:30pm – 9:00pm)
Platform Agility: Mobile, Tablet & Social Saturday, April 06 (9:30am – 4:30pm)
Tuesday, April 09 (6:30pm – 9:00pm)
Change Management, Testing & Approvals Saturday, April 20 (9:30am – 4:30pm)
Tuesday, April 23 (6:30pm – 9:00pm)

 

 

2013 Fee Schedule

Discount Fee

Standard Fee

Until February 15, 2013

After February 15, 2013

ICA Member Employees

$950 + HST

$1,200 + HST

Non-Members

$1,350 + HST

$1,600 + HST

 

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For more information, contact:
ICA Professional Development Office
By email or by phone at (416) 482-1396 Ext. 227