This is a one-of-a-kind certification program available only through CDI that will allow you to:

What is involved?

The program is completely self-study at your own pace. You simply download each of the 19 modules as you are ready, print the material and place it in a 3-ring binder to begin creating your coaching / training resource manual, read the material and submit the assignment for credit via email. Modules range from 3-32 pages, depending on topic.

What makes this program so unique is that once you complete the modules, you do not have to worry about how to integrate it or translate it into client / practice value. You are provided with a revolutionary lecture style manual that is color coordinated to walk you through what to say, what to do, what to hand out and when! It's completely self-contained.

What are the topics covered?

Click here to download the complete 4-page PDF outline (If you receive an error when opening, save it to your hard drive first, and then open the file).

Module I: Training Tips, Ice Breakers & Curriculum Models

Module II: Interview Pre-Planning & Preparation

Module III: Interview Research

Module IV: Telephone Interviews

Module V: Portfolio Development, Cubicle Cards and NetCards

Module VI: Dress for Success

Module VII: Baseball Strategy for Answering Questions

Module VIII: Employer Expectations

Module IX: Language: The Motivation in Your Answers

"Your CEIC course was fabulous! I thought the modules were on target with today's ever-changing world of work.

Your questions for credit were both challenging and at times made me chuckle. Many of the questions are day/day scenarios I encounter in my staffing business. I believe that everyday we should learn something new and I sure learned insight into taking the CEIC."

 - Catherine Palmiere
    President, Adam Personnel,

    Inc. and Adam Temporary

    Services, Inc.

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"The CEIC program was the most concise, broad-reaching interview instruction manual I have ever seen. It goes beyond teaching the client to ‘tell me about yourself’ and hits strategies and ideas that can applied across the board to most clients. I began implementing the ideas into my practice immediately."

 - Kimberly Schneiderman,

   City Career Services 

Module X: The Body Language in Your Answers

Module XI: 30 Second Commercial / USP

Module XII: Those Crazy Questions

Module XIII: Illegal and Difficult Questions

Module XIV: What Now & What to Bring to the Interview

Module XV: Other Types of Interviews

Module XVI: Pre-Employment Checks & Drug Testing

Module XVII: Following Up on the Interview

Module XVIII: Salary Negotiation

Module XIX: Program Selling Strategies

Who should take this certification?

Transition Specialists, Placement Specialists, Resume Writers, Career Coaches and Counselors, Job Developers and other career professionals.

What is the timeframe and cost?

Since it is self-paced, you can take as long as you need. However, most students would be able to easily complete the program in six weeks by committing 3-5 hours per week. You can also complete the modules out of order if you have a pressing need-to-know situation.

There are a few levels of program to choose from to meet your needs:

I. Turnkey Program

Everything you need to learn the material, earn certification, and start coaching complete with turnkey program binder + five copies of the client interview book for resale.

• Downloadable modules and exercises

• Comprehensive 3-Ring Binder with all program materials from the downloadable modules; 20+ color and B&W transparencies; entire program on CD-ROM in MS Word for easy reproduction of handouts, quizzes and worksheets; and set of attitude flags.

• 5 client workbooks (each retails for $49.95).

Only $450.00 - save $215.00

II. Online Only

Everything you need to learn the material, earn certification and download the program to create your own binder.

• Downloadable modules and exercises

Only $350.00 - save $80.00

III. Pay-As-You-Go Modules

Access the online program one module at a time for only $21.00 each. Note: You must first purchase the first five modules to get started at 21.95 x 5 = $109.75. Then individual modules can be purchased in order for $21.95 each.

• Downloadable modules and exercises

Only $21.95 per module

IV. For Those Who Already Have The Art of Interviewing or Interviewing: The Gold Standard

This program is adapted from the author's programs The Art of Interviewing / Interviewing: The Gold Standard. You can access the downloadable modules that include new material and exercises for credit. Print the new pages to update your binder and submit the exercises to earn your certification.

• Downloadable modules and exercises

Only $175.00 - save $50.00

Note to program owners: 2002 and 2005 update modules for AOI and IGS are still available for $34.95 each. Both include a new CD-ROM, new binder pages and new transparencies.

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CDI membership is a prerequisite for registration. For more information on membership visit the Join page.

Certification renewal

The CEIC certification must be renewed every three (3) years by purchasing the program update modules. Depending on new content, there may be 1-5 modules released at $21.95 each.