Specialized Training and Certification from ICFE Helps Professionals Expand and Market Their Services

Identity Theft Risk Management and Credit Report Reviewing are two speciality certifications exclusively made available by the Institute of Consumer Financial Education which are used by credit unions, financial planners, document shredders, notaries public, mortgage brokers, real estate agents, lawyers and credit/debt counselors among others.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) August 26, 2006 -- People in business and those who want to start one are constantly seeking ways to set themselves apart from their peers and competitors. Credit and debt counselors, notaries public, financial planners, investment advisors, business insurance professionals, mortgage brokers, real estate agents, lawyers and even document shredders have discovered specialized training is one answer. Specialized certifications provide the unique service niche they are looking for one that gives them a marketing and promotional edge over others.

Over 2,000 professionals have taken advantage of and enrolled in the certification programs exclusively made available by the award winning, San Diego based Institute of Consumer Financial Education (ICFE) in the high demand areas of reviewing credit reports and identity theft risk management.

ICFE Certified Credit Report Reviewers (CCRR) and ICFE Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist (CITRMS) are two such specialties. The certifications and accompanying skill sets provide valuable and much needed services to consumers and businesses. Business professionals, private practices, and major firms who desire to have their employees and managers trained are receiving specialized training and recognition they can use to market their abilities and expand their services. Whether they seek to provide additional beneficial services to their clients and customers, attract new prospects, or assist their own business and employees, thousands of professionals nationwide have turned to the ICFE for quality education.

The ICFE’s certifications are recognized and accepted by variety professional organizations for Continuing Education (CE) credits. Those who designations require annual continuing education include the authorities for Certified Financial Planner, CLU and ChFC, or Accredited Financial Counselor or Certified Credit Counselor, for example.

Both the Certified Credit Report Reviewer (available in English and Spanish) and the Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist program are the only national training and certification programs of its kind. They include an Independent Study Guide, an examination booklet, a PowerPoint Show and other materials. The CITRMS program, which is available online, also includes CasePlanner™ Identity Theft risk management and resolution software. Each ICFE training curriculum requires the student to pass an examination with a minimum score of 85% to achieve ICFE certification.

For more information about the ICFE and its exclusive certification programs, please visit www.icfe.info or call the ICFE at 619-239-1401.

For information contact: Paul Richard: 619-239-1401.

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