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BASIC MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES |
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Entrepreneur or corporate employee working in the field of image consulting or related fields, accepted as new member. Privileges: may vote, hold local office, serve on all local and international committees. A new member may use the logo and designation "Associate Member of AICI" under name.
For example:
Ms Jane Doe
Associate Member of AICI
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A student enrolled full time (9 units per quarter, 12 units per semester) at an accredited educational institution in preparation for an image or fashion related career. Proof of registration required. Student status cannot exceed two years. Privileges: may attend meetings, serve on local committees, but may not vote, hold local or international office or use AICI logo or designation. No CEU (continuing education unit) requirements.
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Business organization demonstrating support for the profession through products and/or services. Privileges: have two designated individual memberships (associate members), may vote, serve on local office, and serve on all local and international committees if not a conflict of interest.
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An individual working in an affiliated business such as photography, plastic surgeon, dentist, career or business consultant. Privileges: may serve on local committees if not a conflict of interest but may not hold office, use the logo, designation or vote. No CEU requirements.
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A member who has been active in AICI for a minimum of 5 years and has retired from active practice. Has submitted a letter to VP Membership or AICI HQ, may serve on local or international committees, but may not chair committees, vote, or hold local or international office or use AICI logo. |
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ADVANCED MEMBERSHIP LEVELS |
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The AICI First Level of Certification requires passing a written examination covering the fundamental - and basic - issues every image consultant must know. It addresses the essential elements of visual, verbal, and nonverbal aspects of image consulting. This exam is very similar to those offered by the majority of professional associations. Unlike the CIP Application, there are no pre-existing requirements of work and formal educational/training experience, any entrepreneur or corporate employee working in the field of image consulting or related field may apply for the FLC examination. Privileges: may use the AICI logo, put the designation "AICI" after the name, must complete 3 CEUs within every most recent 4 years period in order to maintain their FLC status.
For example:
Ms Jane Doe, AICI
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Any First Level Certification (FLC) member having worked in the field of image consulting or related fields for a minimum of two years must successfully complete the Certified Image Professional (CIP) accreditation process. Privileges: may vote, hold any office, serve on local and international committees, may use the AICI logo and designation "AICI, CIP" after their name. Receive client referrals from inquiries to AICI headquarters. Must complete three CEUs within every four-year period in order to maintain Professional status.
For example:
Ms Jane Doe, AICI, CIP
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Any Certified Image Professional (CIP) member having worked in the field of image consulting or related fields for a minimum of 5 years may apply for their master status. Privileges: may vote or hold any office, and serve on local and international committees. May use the AICI logo and designation "AICI, CIM" after their name. May receive client referrals from inquiries to AICI Headquarters. Must complete 5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) within every six year period in order to maintain Master status.
For example:
Ms Jane Doe, AICI, CIM
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