SEE BELOW FOR ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

  • GIIM offers live (synchronous) certificates and courses, both face-to-face and online, as part of closed programs through our affiliates (e.g., universities, management associations, companies) to help them enhance their existing learning initiatives.

 


 

  • In certain cases, depending on the venue and objectives, our affiliates open live (synchronous) programs (e.g., face-to-face, blended/hybrid) to external participants.

 


 

 

  • 1. Can I take the courses and pass the certificate / certification without being part of a GIIM group/affiliate (e.g., company, management associations, university, other organization)?



  • 2. How much does it cost?

    • The tuition for each 30-hour+ asynchronous online course is $750;  $3,000 for the 4-course Certificate 

  • 3. Are there prerequisites required?

    This depends on several considerations, and is included in the respective Certificate description, including:

               


    • Which Certificate?

    •  What is your work/professional experience/background; e.g., how many years have you been working, is it in IT or non-IT?

     

    • If you have no work experience what are your academic credentials?

     

    • What are your objectives?

     

  • 4. What are the course requirements for the certificate?

    • Each course is 30-40 hours of class time, depending on the delivery model.

    • Each certificate/certification requires a passing grade for each of the 4 courses; see 9 - 13 below.
  • 5. How long is the program?

    • If you are taking courses asynchronously online, they are self-paced; hence the duration required to complete each course is up to you.  Students/candidates are given 60 calendar days to complete each asynchronous online course.   

     


    • If you are doing it face-to-face or blended, it depends on the meeting schedule derived by the GIIM affiliate.
  • 6. Is it fully online? (Courses and exams?)

    • The asynchronous delivery model (any-time, any place; self-paced) is completely online.

     

     

    • If you would like to register for any asynchronous online course, click on the link at the bottom of this page.

    • The tuition for each 30+ hour asynchronous course (payable when registering for each course via the link at the bottom of this webpage; you pay for one course at a time) is $750 US.  The cost for each 4-course Certificate is $3,000.

  • 7. Is there a difference in the content for courses taught/delivered asynchronously online versus face-to-face?

    • The course content, faculty, and certificate awarded are the same for programs delivered synchronously (e.g., face-to-face) or asynchronously (online). 
  • 8. Is there a network of mentors available who could facilitate the next career step that I am aiming for?

    The best vehicle for networking and coaching would be to also take one of GIIMs Digital Leadership Coaching Programs.

  • 9. Do I need to attend courses, or can I just take the exam?

    • It is highly unlikely that you would pass the exams without first taking each of the courses (or perhaps the equivalent of the courses from a Master’s or Ph.D. Degree in Information Systems/Management; or experience as a CIO or management/business consultant); hence you would need to take each of the 4-courses prior to taking the exams (1-exam for each of the 4-courses).
  • 10. Are there ways I can prepare for the exam alone without taking the courses?

    • See the response in 9 above.
  • 11. How many exams must I pass?

    • There are four (4) exams; 1 exam for each of the 4 courses within the respective certificate; see 12 below.
  • 12. What type of examination is required?

    The exam differs based on the delivery model:

     


    • Asynchronous online: multiple choice questions (200+ questions; at least 50 for each of the 4-courses)

     

    • Face-to-Face & Blended: requires submitting 1-paper for each course that applies the content of the course to your job. If you are not working, you must submit a research paper that applies the content of the course to your career aspirations.
  • 13. What is the minimum score to pass and get the certificate?

    • 80% or a B on each of the four (4) exams or papers is required.


    • Candidates passing the GIIM four certificate course exams are also eligible to receive a globally recognized certification, for a small registration fee to the certifying organization.
  • 14. What do I receive at the end of the program; what does the certificates look like?