Credit Basics Program > Course Description Overview Credit Basics is a program designed for entry-level to intermediate credit personnels. It provides students an excellent opportunity to learn the basics of credit and a good foundation to the CCP Program for those who decide to pursue credit as a career choice. The three courses that make up the full program are designed for self-study online delivery. The student, not the instructor, is responsible to organize his or her schedule to read, study, and work through review questions, prepare and submit assignments. Course graduates receive a certificate of completion. Students who successfully complete all 3 credit basics courses are entitled to 1 free year of Credit Institute membership after completion. Prospective Students   Course Enrollees Christine's Full Testimonial "The Credit Basics Course was very beneficial to my career in the Credit Industry.  It enabled me to reach a higher salary as well as the respect of my peers.  I have been in the Credit Industry for over 21 years and along with experience, a higher education is a must! You should always refresh your skills and keep a current updated resume. I graduated with honors and then became more involved with the Credit Institute of Canada. Today I am the President of the Southwestern Ontario Chapter" Special Features Multi-media lectures, on line 24 x 7 Additional notes and reference materials Study at your convenience Enroll at any time that suits your schedule Technical help available on line Opportunity to network with fellow students Assessment through open book examination Graduates receive a special certificate to display at work Enroll in Credit Basics Courses Online Download Credit Basics Enrollment Form (PDF) Course Curriculum Download Credit Basics Program Information (PDF) Basic Accounting The immediate goal of this Credit Basics course is to provide a basic introduction to students in the preparation of accounting information. The long-term goal of this course is to provide students with the tools necessary to interpret and use the information that they or others prepare. There are 4 open-book assignments for this course. Basic Law The purpose of this course is to give students a general understanding of Canadian law and the Canadian legal system. Students will also discover the principles of commercial law regulating modern business and gain an understanding of legal responsibilities and consequences attached to business transactions. There are 3 open-book assignments for this course. Basic Credit Practices A Guide for Today’s Credit, Collection and Receivable Roles. This course was developed to introduce and enhance the skills necessary for credit, collection and receivable clerks in today’s business environment. Topics include credit policies, credit procedures, credit applications, telephone collections, cash applications, customer service and communications. Students successful in this course will have the background skills required to enroll in the CCP Program’s Credit Management course. There are 3 open-book assignments for this course . Time Schedule Students are required to complete each course within 10 weeks after date of registration. The time frame to complete the entire program is 30 weeks from date of registration. If the course is not completed within the required time limit, students can request a 4 weeks extension or opt to re-enroll. Extension or re-enrollment fee will apply. Assignments Instructions and course materials are issued at the time of enrollment. Students are required to complete the assignments according to instructions and submit them to the Credit Institute for marking. Students must have a computer with Internet connection to access course lectures and submit assignments. Credit Basics Fees  Course Fee   Basic Accounting................................................................................................... $325   Basic Law............................................................................................................. $325   Basic Credit Practices........................................................................................... $325   Full Program (Save $50)................................................................................... $925

All fees are payable upon enrollment. Fees cover registration, course material, examinations and textbooks – where applicable. Course material for Basic Credit Practices is available online in its entirety. Course material for Basic Business Law and Basic Accounting are available online, with the addition of texts shipped to students prior to the registration activation.

GST/HST is applied to all fees and tuition based on your province/territory of residence:
AB NT NU MB PE QC SK YT: 5% | BC: 12% | NB NL ON: 13% | NS: 15%

There is no tax charge for students outside of Canada.

Technical Requirements for Credit Basics

• Firefox (3 or later) or Microsoft Internet Explorer (7 or later)
• RealPlayer or later from RealNetworks. (A free version of the RealPlayer is available from http://www.real.com)

RealPlayer Minimum System Requirements for Windows

• 1.4 GHz or faster processor
• 512 MB of RAM for Win XP (Service Pack 3)
• 1 GB of RAM for Win Vista (Service Pack 1) or Windows 7
• 80 MB available disk space
• Adobe Flash Player 9 or later

RealPlayer Recommended System Requirements for Windows

• 2.4 GHz Dual Core processor or greater for simultaneous record/playback features
• 2 GB of RAM
• 128 MB Video Card
• 1280x720 (720p) or larger display
• High-speed Internet connection (audio/video)
• Full Duplex sound card and speakers
• Windows Media Player 9.0 or later
• QuickTime 7.5 or later

RealPlayer System Requirements for Mac

• Mac OS X 10.4.11 or higher
• 512 MB RAM
• G4, G5 or Intel processor (optimized for both PowerPC and Intel)
• See our FAQ for the recommended RealPlayer version for different version of OSX.

RealPlayer Recommended System Requirements for Mac

• Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later
• Intel processor
• 2 GB RAM
• Broadband internet connection

If you are using a computer behind a firewall, adjustments may sometimes need to be made to the RealPlayer configuration in order to play the multimedia lectures. These are as follows:

1. Open the RealPlayer program and select Tools from the top menu and then Preferences.
2. Under Connection in the Category window, select Network Transports.
3. Click on Manually Configure Connection Settings on the right hand site to put a check in that box.
4. Click on the RTSP settings button to open the RTSP Transport Settings Window.
5. Check the box "Attempt to Use HTTP for all Content" and leave the other boxes unchecked.
6. Click OK to save and close the RTSP Transport Settings Window, then click OK again to save and close the Preferences window.

In rare circumstances involving strong firewalls IT staff may have to make adjustments so that you can access the multimedia. Here is a web site that has the detailed information for IT staff to adjust corporate firewalls: http://service.real.com/firewall/adminfw.html