Johannesburg, 28 Jul 2014
Dee Smith & Associates (DSA) is pleased to announce the Back-On-Track (BOT) initiative for those professionals whose EPI accreditation certificates have expired and were not renewed or recertified. If you have an expired certificate, but you would like to renew your EPI training and again obtain an internationally recognised professional accreditation, then this BOT opportunity is for you!
Who is eligible for BOT?
All holders of expired EPI certifications and students who failed their exams, but were unable to redo the training or rewrite the certification exam within the six-month grace period, are eligible.
What is the validity period for the BOT offer?
This offer is open to all eligible students from 1 July 2014 to 31 December 2014. The certification exam must be submitted to EXIN for processing on or before Wednesday, 31 December 2014.
What eligible recertification options are available?
There are two options available:
1. A student may elect to re-take the entire course at a 50% discount. This price does not include the cost of the recertification exam and exams are not discounted. Students who fail the recertification exam may sit for another two repeat exams, each at an additional cost, in order to obtain accreditation. However, in the case of any BOT opportunity, all exams must be written and submitted to EXIN on or before 31 December 2014. There is no additional six-month extension for rewrite exams under the BOT offer. Please refer to the course schedule as published on our website (www.deesmith.co.za) to determine when you may attend the relevant course.
2. A student may elect to order a Recertification Package and conduct self-study before attempting the recertification exam. This package includes the latest course workbook and one recertification exam. Students who fail the recertification exam may sit for another two repeat exams, each at an additional cost, in order to obtain accreditation. However, in the case of any BOT opportunity, all exams must be written and submitted to EXIN on or before 31 December 2014. There is no additional six-month extension for rewrite exams under the BOT offer.
Frequently asked questions:
Question: My CDCP (or CDCS) certificate has expired, can I register for the next level course to renew my certificate?
Answer: No, you need a valid certificate before you can take the next certification. You can use the 'BOT' program to obtain a valid certificate.
Question: When is the last day to take my exam?
Answer: The cut-off date for EXIN to process the 'BOT' exam is 31 December 2014. We highly recommend candidates to sit for their exams as early as possible and only as a last resort to do the exam at least two working-days before the cut-off date in case of any unforeseen circumstances that may prevent the exam results from being uploaded to EXIN.
Question: What if I fail the exam?
Answer: You can purchase another exam. You are entitled to a maximum of two retake-exams. All retake-exams must be completed by 31 December 2014.
Question: Can I recertify more than 1 certification? Yes, you can recertify as many of your EPI certifications that have expired.
Answer: Yes, you can recertify as many of your EPI certifications that have expired.
Question: I have purchased a Recertification Package. When may I rewrite the certification exam?
Answer: You may write the certification exam on the last day of any of the training courses as scheduled by Dee Smith and Associates. Please follow the process:
1. Go to the Web site (www.deesmith.co.za) and look at the training schedule.
2. Select the date on which you want to write the certification exam.
3. Send an email to info@deesmith.co.za with the heading "BOT Course and Exam". Provide us with the following information:
* The course (or courses) you'd like to recertify.
* The selected exam date(s) for each course.
4. We will respond with further details upon receipt of your email.
Pricing for Recertification Package (includes one Standard Paper-Based Exam)
Recertification Package Price (USD)
CDCP; USD 400.00
CDCS; CDFOM; CITM; USD 550.00
CDCE; USD 750.00
Note: CDCS Recertification Package includes CDCP workbook as well.
Retake exams (for students who missed the update exam deadline or failed their update exams)
Exam type: Price (USD)
Standard: paper-based; USD 150.00
Note: We do not offer "Exam-Anywhere" or "Standard Web-Based" exams as yet
Workbook replacement
Exam type: Price (USD)
Price per workbook: USD 75.00
* Workbooks can be ordered from us. Please send an e-mail to info@deesmith.co.za stating which workbook(s) you want to replace.
* Provide us with your certification number as well.
* Upon receipt of payment we will order the workbook on your behalf from EPI.
* Once the order is placed, the student will have 60 days to sit for the exam.
* Once received, we will e-mail the workbook to you.
* This will be a digital workbook with security features.
* The book is watermarked and with the student's name and ID.
* This workbook is locked to the device which originally opens it.
* Each workbook can be printed three times.
Discounted course pricing for BOT opportunities for attending students
Please refer to our Web site (www.deesmith.co.za) for the current pricing of all courses. BOT students will receive a 50% discount on the course pricing alone. The certification exam will be an additional USD150.00 per exam. Please contact us for a formal quote in this regard.
Other relevant information (Ts & Cs):
* Prices quoted are exclusive of RSA VAT.
* Prices quoted in USD will be converted to ZAR at the going exchange rate and then RSA VAT (currently at 14%) will be levied.
* There is no return or refund policy.
* Orders will only be submitted for Workbook Replacements and Recertification Packages upon receipt of a valid company purchase order or, alternatively, full payment in advance.
* Seats, for those who attend a course through the BOT opportunity, will be confirmed upon receipt of a valid company purchase order or, alternatively, full payment in advance. Please contact us for a final quote and payment/settlement requirements.
* All offers and pricing within this document expires at 10h00 (SAST) on Wednesday, 31 December 2014.
* All exams must be submitted to EXIN before 16h00 (SAST) on Wednesday, 31 December 2014.
* Effectively, all BOT exams must be concluded on Friday, 5 December 2014, which is the last day of the final course as currently scheduled through DSA in South Africa.
For additional documentation on the recertification opportunities, please visit the Web site and click on the "Recertification" label on the training course page. Alternatively you can contact us via e-mail at info@deesmith.co.za
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