marcnotrust

Hi all,

Im relatively new to this forum, But have been reading up on emigrating for some time now. Me and my wife a planning on emigrating to Canada and have a few trips booked to Vancouver and Toronto this year, and Montreal next year. We are going to be heading down the skilled worker route, Hopefully on the back off an employment offer for myself.

Anyway, my question is, my wife is looking at doing a diploma this year as her employer has offered to pay for half of it (they don't know we are planning on leaving) - However, i'm just wondering if it will be worth the investment of her time and money.

It is an ICS Diploma in Business Management, she already has a lot of Business quals, but her boss is lining her up for a new role.

Now, this will be good for her for the next few years whilst we are still here, but just wondering if the qualification will have any meaning to Canadian employers at all. If it helps, she has over 5 years exp in her role. And by the time we leave, shes going to have at least 7 or 8 years experience.

Cheers,
Marc

marcnotrust

If it helps any, the Exam body is, Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD). On the site it says recognised worldwide so should be ok.

canadian_bacon_boy

Most business qualifications are recognised in Canada. I have an Professional Certification in Management which is recognised. But the fact I am working toward a MBA carries more weight.

marcnotrust

Excellent, Thanks for the reply.

Can I ask, where you working towards your masters when you applied for your skilled worker visa, or did you have employment line up. Thanks.

canadian_bacon_boy

Got our visas on the old system and at that point only had a BSC.

marcnotrust

Fair enough. Thanks.

edmontron

Might also be worth checking if the employer wants his money back if you're leaving shortly after he contributed to the diploma?

marcnotrust

Shes checked, Theres no retainer. Plus, I can see it being a good 3 years or so before we make them move anyway. But, good point to raise. Thanks.

billybones

I found that although my qualifications were recognized by immigration for my skilled worker visa, once I arrived in Canada they were not (plumber) very frustrating!

mandymoochops

I'd say that the Canadian definition of recognised qualifications is that they recognise you have qualifications, but want you to get the Canadian ones!!!!!

billybones

Quite true but Imagine how long it would take to learn all of the Canadian plumbing code which varies significantly from the UK regs so still very frustrating in fact I have changed careers because of this!

marcnotrust

Its a nightmare mate isn't it!

billybones

yes, but dont let it put you off too much,I believe the Canadian government is starting a scheme to help get overseas qualifications recognized.

marcnotrust

I think there are a few places where you can get your English quals assessed and get advised on what they are equivalent to in Canada. I know there are companies that do it for the US, so dont see why there wont be some out there for Canada.

marcnotrust

Check this out too - http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Equiva...Qualifications