ICFE CALENDAR OF APPROVED PROGRAMS
FOR CFE CANDIDATES AND RECERTIFICATION
SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME – INCLUDING ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS
Questions about the calendar should be directed to
Rose DuPont – 202-662-0771;
Mission: To enhance the professionalism of franchising by
Certifying the highest standards of quality training and education
Number/Type of Credits
IFA membership – each year with an IFA member100 Participation
(Maximum of 500 for certification; 300 for recertification)
IFA Online Courses – IFA University–
Introduction to Franchise Basics300 Education
BRS Profit Mastery Introduction50 Education
BRS Profit Mastery Series Modules 1-650 Education per module
(400 for entire series)
ICFE Study Guide Exam300 Education
IFA Video On Demand Programs–
IFA FRAN-GUARD™300 Education
IFA Social Media200 Education
The New Normal in Franchise Development and How to Access the
Credit You Need to Grow200 Education
Franchise Relations in Action200 Education
Strategies for Franchisee Bank Financing200 Education
Moving from Conflict to Collaboration200 Education
IFA Franchise Sales & Disclosure Law Compliance Training Program300 Education
(In-house programs presented by approved FRAN-GUARD™ presenter) – Contact IFA
IFA Franchise Business Network Meetings50 Participation
Women in Franchising Meetings50 Participation
IFA WednesdayWise Webinars50 Participation
MinorityFran Franchise Opportunities Seminars100 Participation
IFA VetFran Webinars50 Participation
IFA Supplier Forum WednesdayWise Webinars50 Participation
IFA General Webinars (as specified)50 Participation
Franchise Accelerated Success Training™ - FAST - Powered by The Entrepreneur’s Source-
Give you and your team the tools you need to maximize your operations and ROI 350 Education
ZorMastery™ Virtual Coaching Program450 Education
IFA Annual Convention300 Education & 100 Participation
WFC Annual Leadership Conference100 Education
ICFE Special Sessions (held at IFA Annual Convention)Varies: 200-300 Education
IFA Legal Symposium300 Education & 100 Participation
IBA/IFA Joint Conference150 Education
IFA Public Affairs Conference100 Participation
IFA International Symposia300 Education
IFA Franchise Development Seminars150 Education-1 day/300 Education-2day
Georgetown University Franchise Management Certificate Program
Part I – Building Blocks of Franchising450 Education
Part II – Managing a Franchise Business450 Education
Part III –Best Practices & Developing Trends in Franchising450 Education
Management 2000 Seminars
How to Recruit Better Candidates and Close More Franchise Sales150 Education
How to Lead and Manage the Growth of Your Franchise System150 Education
How to Become a More Effective Field Consultant – Part I150 Education
How to Become a More Effective Field Consultant – Part II150 Education
Management 2000 online seminars150 Education
(If presented as 2-day programs – 300 Education)
MFV Expositions
International Franchise Expos50 Participation
West Coast Expos50 Participation
Franchise Expo South50 Participation
(Additional education credits for certain symposia offered at these expos)
Other Conferences – have BEEN presented previously for CFE Credits – confirm with ICFE.
FranConnection – Best Ideas & Leadership Summit 2012300 Education
Franchise Operations Summit300 Education
Franchise Relationships Institute Seminars:
Profitable Partnerships Boot Camp300 Education
Franchise Times:
Restaurant Finance & Development Conference300 Education
Franchise Update:
Multi-Unit Conference300 Education
Leadership & Development Conference300 Education
Consumer Marketing Conference300 Education
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