FAQ

What are the requirements of the Continuing Education Program?

The new version of the program is effective for 2023–2024 (June 1st to May 31st). Certified members must now accumulate seven hours of eligible training, in one or more sessions.

If the number of hours exceeds the number of hours required by the program, they may not be carried over to the following year.

Is the grid the same as before?

No. The grid has been replaced by a form.

Has the CTINB made the form public?

No. Each year, the Registrar will send the form to all certified members.

If I was certified in 2023–2024, do I have to submit the form?

No. A member who has received their certification during the current year is entitled to a one-year grace period.

If I am retired, do I still have to accumulate seven hours of training?

Yes. All certified members are subject to the requirements of the Continuing Education Program.

Which types of training activities are eligible?

Eligible activities include:
  • structured training in a language-related field (supporting documentation)
  • structured training in a specialized field directly related to the performance of one’s work (supporting documentation);
  • a workshop on a topic of general interest offered in conjunction with the CTINB AGM, provided that the member also attends the AGM (for example, the training on ergonomics presented at the AGM on September 30, 2023);
  • training on computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools.

Is the AGM considered eligible training?

No. The AGM as such is not considered training, but the workshop that the CTINB normally offers before the AGM is accepted for the purposes of the program, even if it concerns a topic of general interest, provided that the member also attends the AGM.

Is employer-sponsored training eligible?

Yes, since this kind of training is almost always directly related to work. You must provide a letter of attestation from the employer indicating the topic, date and duration of the training as supporting documentation of the training.

What kind of supporting documentation must be submitted?

Examples of supporting documentation include:
  • an official receipt;
  • a certificate;
  • a letter of attestation from a client;
  • a letter of attestation from an employer.

Why do you need to submit proof to support the training reported?

The documentation submitted serves as a guarantee, for the CTINB, that the training being reported was indeed completed.

When and how should the form be submitted?

The completed form must be submitted by email only to registraire-registrar@ctinb.nb.ca in June/July each year and include all supporting documents.

What penalties are there if the requirements of the Continuing Education Program are not met?

Any certified member who has not accumulated at least seven hours of eligible training during the year (June 1‒May 31) loses their certification and may no longer use the letters “CT”, “C.T.”, “CI”, “C.I.”, “CCfI”, “C.Cf.I.” or “C.Term.” following their name (by-law 13.2(3)).