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Mandatory lifelong learning is one of the many ways professional organizations ensure their certified members stay current and relevant in their field.

Unlike a university or college degree, which is a snapshot in time of your knowledge and has a very short shelf life, a professional designation is a living testament to your current and on-going knowledge and your work experience.

Since 1999, CITT-Certified Logistics Professionals and articling participants have dedicated themselves to continuous learning through their participation in the CITT Certification Maintenance Program.

Maintenance Requirements

As a CITT-Certified Logistics Professional or articling participant, you are required to accumulate 50 certification maintenance units (“CMUs”) over a two-year cycle. The current two-year cycle began on January 1, 2016 and ends on December 31, 2017. Learning units should be reported to CITT annually when you renew your CCLP designation and pay your member dues.

Benefits

By participating in the Certification Maintenance Program, you are working with CITT:

• topromotethatasaCCLP designation holder in good standing, you are committed to keeping your industry knowledge and skills up-to-date though continuous learning, year after year.

• toendorseyourselfasaCITT-CertifiedLogisticsProfessional, one who has met and continues to meet rigorous standards, and understands the importance of industry credibility.

• todemonstratetoindustrytheongoingvalueofhiringandsupporting a CITT-Certified Logistics Professional - an individual who has both earned and maintained the credential into the current year.

CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE

tool kitWhat You’ll Find Inside

How does this program work? .............................. 2

How to use the worksheets ................................... 3

Learning activities and their unit values ................ 4

Worksheet - January - December 2016 ................. 5

Worksheet - January - December 2017 ................. 6

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) ......................... 7

CMUs

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How does Certification Maintenance work?If you are an CITT-Certified Logistics Professional or articling participant, then you will be asked to report your CMUs at the end of each membership year. The number of CMUs you report represents the learning activities you have been involved in throughout the year.

Reporting this information is easy. Each year, your membership renewal form will have a clearly marked place where you will submit the number of CMUs you have accumulated and totalled from your worksheet (see page 3 for an example). Or you can go to members.citt.ca and report your CMUs through your member account. You will not be asked to submit any additional information at this time.

Some guidelines to help you keep track of your CMUs:

• Familiarize yourself with the “Learning Activities and their Unit Values” listed on page 4. You can also look for the CMU seal pictured to the right. You may find this seal in emails, on webpages or in materials promoting learning events hosted by CITT or other industry associations. The seal quickly and easily tells you how many CMUs you'll earn for participating in the learning activity being promoted.

• Everytimeyouattendaninformationsession,workshop,in-housetrainingsession,oranyothereventthatfalls under any of the activity categories, use the worksheets provided in this booklet to record the number of units.

• Whenyoureceiveyourmembershiprenewalform,totalthenumberofunitsonyourworksheetandtransferthis number to your renewal form. You do not have to provide the CITT with your worksheets.

How does the CITT record the information?

• The number of CMUs you provide will be recorded in your CITT member profile.

• Thefollowingyear,yourrenewalnoticewillshowthenumberofunitsyoureportedinthefirstyearofthetwo-year cycle.

If you have further questions, please contact Jennifer Traer

at 416-363-5696 ext. 32 or [email protected]

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How To Use the Certification Maintenance Worksheet


January 1 , 2016 to December 31 , 2016

CERTIFICATIONMAINTENANCE

worksheet

This worksheet will assist you as you keep track of your learning activities over the next year, from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.

Please fill in the date, the activity, the category and the unit value by referring to the Learning Activities and their Unit Values, on page 4 of this booklet.

Please note: This worksheet is for your personal use only. Please do not forward this to the CITT.

Date Certification Maintenance Activity Category Units

Total Units for this Period(Transfer this number to the box on the membership renewal notice that you will receive in autumn 2016 due December 1, 2016)

Jan 15-16 2-day workshop on new regulations Seminar 20

May 9 1 hour in-house training on Excel Seminar 2

Nov 3 Workshop at CITT Conference CITT Activity 10

Nov 4 CITT Annual General Meeting CITT Activity 5

37Payment Methods & CMU Recording for Jane Smart

For: Due Dec 01, 2013: [$414.75]

see reverse for details

Pay safely online at www.citt.ca

Have your CITT member login info ready.

Please update your CMUs at the same

time. Thank you.

Pay by VISA or Mastercard

Please provide your card info below and

email this page to [email protected] or fax it

to 416.363.5698. Don’t forget to note your

unreported CMUs (below). Thank you.

Pay by cheque or money order

(payable to “CITT”). Send your payment

along with a copy of this sheet. Don’t

forget to note your unreported CMUs

(below). Thank you.

Membership #:Jane Smart MA-14-2222

By paying my CITT Annual dues I agree to comply with CITT Board Policy 2 - Membership Designation which states that only members in good standing are

considered “Certified” and therefore eligible to hold or use the Designation CITT Certified Logistics Professional (“CCLP”). A Member in Good Standing is defined

as: having successfully completed the CITT program of study or its approved equivalent; having a minimum of five years work experience in logistics or

transportation or supply chain management; always conducting themselves according to the CITT Code of Ethics ; complying with the CITT Certification

Maintenance Program; and paying annual member dues as set by the Board Of Directors.

Card Number: Expiry Date:

Signature: Amount (see invoice):

Continuing Maintenance Units Record for Jane SmartCITT is just completing “Year 2” of the current cycle. Your status is shown below. Over each two year period, all CITT-certified members must report a minimum

of 50 Certification Maintenance Units (CMUs) as a condition of ongoing certification. If you’re already up-to-date with reporting your 50 CMUs, there’s no

additional action needed. If you still need to report CMUs, please update your status when you pay your fee.

Already recorded for this period

Remaining to complete before November 30, 2013

Please indicate CMUs you’ve earned but haven’t yet reported>>>>>

OR complete your record online in your “Personal” profile information. Download

tracking worksheets or our CMU overview booklet anytime from the Members

Section at www.citt.ca

Additional CMUs

50

0

Different Ways You Can Update Your CMU Record:

1. ONLINE. If you pay your renewal fee online, click on the “Personal” section on the left side menu of the transaction screen and scroll down to the

Year 2 CMUs. Add your number there. Or update it online in your confidential profile anytime.

2. EMAIL or FAX. If you’re paying by credit card and returning this page by email or fax, please note any CMUs you’ve earned but have not yet reported

in the box above. We’ll update your record for you.

3. MAIL. If you’re paying by mail, note your CMUs above and enclose a copy of this page with your cheque or money order. We’ll update your record

for you.

If you have ANY questions about this invoice or about your CMUs, please don’t hesitate to contact Jennifer Traer at [email protected] or call her at

416.363.5696 ext. 32

* CCLP is a professional designation and a trademark of CITT.

GST/HST Registration Number: 108075367 CITT Address: 10 King Street East, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario M5C 1C3

www.citt.ca

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In this example, the member will need to accumulate 13 more units to reach 50 in the two-year reporting period.

Transfer the Total Units from your Certification Maintenance Worksheet to the box on your Membership Renewal Notice.


Learning Activities and their Unit Values1. Seminars, Workshops, Conferences

Definition: Business or industry-related training events.

Units: 2 units per hour of training; maximum 10 units per day.

Some examples of what training activities qualify:• Seminars• Workshops• Conferences(includingCITT'sCanadaLogisticsConference)• Focusgroups• In-housetraining(i.e.dangerousgoodstraining)• Otherwork-relatedsessions(i.e.,SAP,RFID,Exceltrainingetc.)

2. CITT Events and Activities

Definition: Participating in CITT events and activities.

Units: Unit allocations depend on the type of activity.

Some examples of what qualifies as a CMU Activity and the respec-tive unit allocations:

• AttendingCITT'sCanadaLogisticsConference(10unitsperday)• AttendingaCITTAreaCouncilprogramsuchastours,speaker

events, etc. (5 units per event)• Attending a webinar hosted by CITT (5 units per webinar) or

Canada Logistics Conference webcast session (5 units per session)• WatchinganarchivedCITTwebinar(5unitsperwebinar)or

recorded Canada Logistics Conference webcast session (5 units per session)

• ServingontheExecutiveofanAreaCouncil(10unitsperyear)or the CITT Board of Directors (5 units per year)

• ParticipationintheofficialCITTMentorshipProgram,asamentor or a mentee (30 units for 1 full year of participation)

3. Formal Courses

Definition: Semester-long, business or industry-related program with a formal assessment component i.e., graded assignments and/or exam. Courses may be classroom-style or via distance education (correspondence) or the Internet. Shorter, non-graded courses fall under heading #1.

Units: 50 units for the successful completion of a semester-long course.

Some examples of what courses qualify:• CITTcourses• Otherbusinessorindustry-relatedcoursesataUniversityor

Community College• Courseswithotherprofessionalbodies

4. Presenting a CITT Webinar

Definition: Preparing & presenting an hour long webinar for CITT.

Units: 45 units per webinar.

5. Public Speaking

Definition: Addressing an audience on a topic that is business or industry-related.

Units: 5 units per hour of public speaking.Some examples of public speaking:• Lecturing• Facilitating• Servingasapanelistorguestspeakeratanindustry-related

function

5. Teaching/Marking

Units: 45 units for teaching or facilitating a semester-long course. For shorter courses calculate 2 units per hour of classroom time. 1.5 units per hour for marking CITT exams and reports (maximum 25 units per year for marking).

6. Reading to Stay Current Definition: Reading business or industry-related information.

Units: Maximum of 5 units per year in this category.

Some examples of what literature qualifies for in units:• Businessorindustry-relatedjournalsandperiodicals• Businessorindustry-relatedbooks• Business or industry-related newspaper or magazine articles• Technicalorcomputerarticles,booksandperiodicals• Changesinlegislationand/orpolicies

7. Writing

Definition: Original writing with a research or technical component on a business or industry-related topic.

Units: Unit allocations depend on the type of writing. See below.

Some examples of what qualifies as writing and the respective unit allocations:• Articleforapeerreviewedjournalorpublication(10units)• ArticleforaCITTnewsletterorwebsite(5units)• WritingmaterialforCITTbooks(15units,minimum5pagesof

writing)• Writingabook(45units)

8. Volunteering and Leadership Participation

Definition: Participating and being involved in an industry-related, volunteer activity in an on-going capacity.

Units: Maximum 5 units per year in this category.

Some examples of what types of volunteering qualify for in units:• Servingonacommitteeorboard




worksheet

This worksheet will assist you as you keep track of your learning activities over the next year, from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.

Please fill in the date, the activity, the category and the unit value by referring to the Learning Activities and their Unit Values, on page 4 of this booklet.



Total Units for this Period(Transfer this number to the box on the membership renewal notice that you will receive in autumn 2016 due December 1, 2016)




worksheet

This worksheet will assist you as you keep track of your learning activities over the next year, from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. Please fill in the date, the activity, the category and the unit value by referring to the Learning Activities and their Unit Values, on page 4 of this booklet.



Total Units for this Period(Transfer this number to the box on the membership renewal form due December 1, 2017)

Total Units from previous Period (brought forward from the period January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016 – this number will be shown on your renewal form due December 1, 2016)

Total Units for the two-year Certification Maintenance Period


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Does Certification Maintenance mean that I will have to return to school and take courses?

No. There are many ways in which you can gain knowledge and stay current in the industry, and going to school is one of many options. Other options include business or industry-related training sessions, workshops or being involved in your community or industry in an on-going capacity. For all of your Certification Maintenance options, see page 4 of this booklet.

Does Certification Maintenance only apply to supply chain and logistics training?

No. While we often use the terms "business" or "industry-related," learning activities that are not logistics specific are still relevant. Today's professional has to be well-rounded, and that includes achieving a strong understanding of technology, utilizing strategic thinking, and working in high performance teams. A workshop that focuses on improving your communication skills adds great value to you as a professional, and would certainly count for units in the Certification Maintenance program.

I attended a 2-day session that focused on new legislative changes relevant to transportation in my region. Would this count?

Yes. Using the "Learning Activities and their Unit Values, item 1 on page four of this booklet, you will see that you would have accumulated 20 points.

I have retired from the workplace. How does this affect my participation in the Certification Maintenance program, and will I lose my CCLP designation?

You will not lose your CCLP designation. Certification Maintenance does not apply to retired members, providing you have advised CITT of your retired status.

If you have further questions, please contact Jennifer Traer

at 416-363-5696 ext. 32 or [email protected]

10 King Street East, Suite 400, Toronto, ON M5C 1C3Phone: (416) 363-5696 Fax: (416) 363-5698Website: www.citt.ca Email: [email protected]

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