Entry requirements

The Certified CEO program is designed for business leaders globally (CEOs and senior managers) and aspiring business leaders who are looking to build upon existing qualifications and business experience. Subject to your work experience, successful program completion leads to Full or Provisional Certification as a Certified CEO and the use of the post nominal CCEO or CCEO(prov).

CEOs are defined as Chief Executives or their equivalent, from medium and large organisations. Senior managers are defined as any manager from a medium and large organisation, or the Chief Executive or their equivalent from a small organisation.

Organisations include: Government, Government Enterprises, Private Companies, Public Listed Companies, Partnerships, Sole Traders, Not-For-Profit Organisations, Charities etc.

Delivery options

• Online – self paced

Course duration

The estimated time to complete the Certified CEO Program is 12 months, with a maximum 24 month duration. The program is based on a nominal 300 hours of study, which includes four self paced modules and an overarching capstone project.

Graduate outcomes

On successful completion of the Certified CEO Program, graduates will be empowered with:

• World-class and contemporary business and executive leadership skills.
• Certification from The CEO Institute and the opportunity to utilise the post-nominals CCEO or CCEO(prov).
  Please refer to Industry recognition (below) for more detailed information.
• Up to four units (24 credit points) towards a suitable MBA program with the University of New England.
  Please refer to Industry recognition (below) for more detailed information.
• Global status and recognition.
• Professional recognition of experience and achievement at the highest level.
• A trusted sign of leadership capability, competence, and experience.
• Competitive advantage in highly sought-after leadership roles.
• Membership of a prestigious Alumni.
• A complimentary lifetime subscription to the online business resources at www.iidmglobal.com (IIDM).

Industry recognition

Certification from The CEO Institute and the opportunity to utilise the post-nominals CCEO or CCEO(prov).

• Full Certification is granted to Chief Executive Officers or equivalent position, with five or more years’ experience. This confers the right to be called a Certified CEO and use the post nominal CCEO.
• Provisional Certification is granted to managers with a minimum of three years’ senior management experience. Recipients are entitled to use the post nominal CCEO(prov).

Up to four units (24 credit points) towards a suitable MBA program with the University of New England.

• Full Certification from The CEO Institute and successful completion of the Certified CEO program may provide graduates with credit for up to four units (24 credit points) towards a suitable MBA program with the University of New England.
• Provisional Certification from The CEO Institute and successful completion of the Certified CEO program may provide graduates with credit for up to two units (12 credit points) towards a suitable MBA program with the University of New England.

Course fees

Course fees for Australian domiciled candidates

Australian domiciled candidates have the option to pay the full course upfront and enjoy a generous discount, or to enter a payment plan which includes an initial deposit followed by 12 equal monthly instalments.

• Upfront payment = $12,500 AUD
• Payment plan = $13,750 AUD *

* Initial deposit of $7,000 AUD followed by 12 monthly instalments of $562,50 AUD

Course fees for International candidates

International (non-Australian domiciled) candidates are currently only able to pay their course fees in full and upfront vis Credit Card or Bank Transfer.

• Upfront payment = $10,000 USD

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Units

Students must complete 4 modules, followed by an overarching capstone project.