Overview
Programme Objectives
Who Should Attend
Entry Requirements
Programme Structure
Duration
Fees
How to Apply

Overview
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The Certified Franchise Executive™ (CFE) Programme, launched by the International Franchise Association USA in 1991, is the only international recognized professional development programme designed for franchise executives by franchise executives.

Organised by Franchising and Licensing Association (Singapore) in collaboration with the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives USA (ICFE), this career development programme is now for the first time available in Singapore. It offers aspiring franchise professionals and franchise entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn, grow professionally and reach a recognized standard of excellence within the local and international franchising community.

The mission of the ICFE is to enhance the professionalism of franchising by certifying the highest standards of quality training and education.

ICFE offers a wide range of continuing education programmes for professional development. Meeting the requirements of the CFE programme and completing the course of study leads to the Certified Franchise Executive™ designation.

Known and respected by franchise leaders around the world, CFE is a mark of distinction which offers a wide range of benefits:

• - Expanded Knowledge

  The educational opportunities provided by the CFE programme will help you gain in-depth insights into and understanding of every aspects of franchising, thereby preparing you for future leadership in the industry.

• - International Industry Recognition

  The CFE designation is a symbol of leadership and accomplishment highly regarded by the international franchising community. Its presence after your name on business cards and stationery is tangible evidence of your achievement and ability

• - CFE Alumni Group

  The CFE Alumni group is open to all Certified Franchise Executives (CFEs) in good standing. The purpose of this group is to foster communications and networking among CFE graduates and to provide constructive feedback on improving the CFE programme. Current CFEs only may go to www.linkedin.com to join
  NOTE: This Group is for CFE only. Candidates may apply to join after certification

• - Professional Standing

  The CFE designation brings a highly professional level to communications and contacts. The certification is evidence not just of years of training and experience but also a commitment of continuing education to meet the challenges of tomorrow

Programme Objectives

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• - To equip you with the expert knowledge and skills required to enhance your career prospects in franchising
• - To upgrade your educational and professional standing by earning the CFE designation
• - To establish you as a trained franchising professional with the highest professional and ethical standards
• - To provide you with opportunities to network amongst your peers in the franchising industry

Who Should Attend

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• - Potential and current franchisors and franchisees
• - Anyone interested in the potential business opportunities afforded by a franchising enterprise

Entry Requirements

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An educational standard of at least equivalent to recognized Diploma / GCE 'A' Level, with at least 3 years working experience. Those without the relevant educational qualifications but with relevant franchising related work experience may be considered on a case by case basis.

Programme Structure

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As a CFE candidate, you will build expertise and programme credits through participation in on-going CFE education programmes. You need at least 3500 credits to be able to apply to the ICFE Board of Governors for the CFE designation.

The programme is divided into four areas:

Education Credits

You will be required to earn at least 1900 credits through participation in ICFE-approved seminars/workshops in the following recommended core competency areas:

• - Franchise Management
• - Franchise Globalization
• - Franchise Industries
• - Personal Career Development

If you hold the Specialist Diploma in Franchise and Enterprise Management (SDFEM) from Ngee Ann Polytechnic; you will be accredited with 800 education credits.

Online Curriculum Credits

ICFE offers a wide range of continuing education programmes. These include courses offered by the ICFE's IFA-University.com (http://www.ifa-university.com/home/) You must earn up to 600 credits from such courses registered through FLA (Singapore).

If you hold the SDFEM, you will be accredited with 200 online credits so will only require 400 online credits.

Participation Credits

All CFE candidates may earn up to maximum 500 credits by taking part in ICFE approved events.
These include:

• - FLA membership or another national franchise association recognized by the World Franchise Council (WFC)
• - FLAsia international Exhibition, Conference/ Workshops
• - The International Franchise Association (IFA) Annual Conventions
• - Other approved franchising exhibitions, shows, meetings, etc

Experience Credits

All CFE candidates may earn up to 500 credits for past work or training experiences.

• - Career/work experience as a franchisor/franchisee or other franchising professional can earn you 100 credits for each year of work experience
• - You may also earn credits for ICFE approved franchisor-sponsored/franchisee training programmes

Duration
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Candidates have 3 years from date of enrolment to complete the course but should be able to complete it within 1.5 to 2 years. If you hold the Specialist Diploma in Franchise & Enterprise Management (SDFEM) from Ngee Ann Polytechnic, you may even complete the course in 1 year.

Candidates on the CFE Subsidy Scheme will have 2 years from date of enrolment to complete the course.

Fees

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Enrolment:	S$250 (FLA Member) S$400 (Non-FLA Member) Special introductory rate S$300 - Valid until 31 Dec 2009
Course Fees:	Depending on registration fees paid for events attended, the estimated overall course fees: S$ 5,500 / S$ 4,500 (SDFEM holders)

CFE Subsidy

Through support by the Employment and Employability Institute (e2i), a grant consisting of a 50% subsidy on the course fee of the programme is available to the 1st 80 enrollments.

Full course fee: $5,500 / $4,500
after 50% subsidy, approved applicant pays only $2,750 / $2,250 in 2 installments of $1,375 / $1,125 to FLA.

This grant is available to Singaporean & PRs only.

How to Apply
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You may submit your application online via the following link: http://flasingapore.org/events_cert_online.php
Alternatively, you may download the form and submit to:

FLA (Singapore) - CFE
32 Maxwell Road
#02-14 Maxwell Chambers
Singapore 069115

Cheques should be crossed and made payable to FLA (Singapore)
NB: Please write your name and course name on the back of the cheque

Kindly submit all relevant hardcopies of educational documents and full enrolment fee to FLA within one week of your application, to ensure your application can be processed promptly.