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K.O.I. Continuing Education
The kinder, gentler version
November 2011

In order to allow Koi Organisation International (K.O.I.) to be comfortable certifying persons as being reasonably competent relative to Koi health issues, the organization needs a way to judge that competence.  Toward that end, K.O.I. has instituted a Continuing Education (CE) program.  Further, and in response to those who believe past CE programs have been too complex, we have simplified this one.

Earning a Certificate of Completion as a K.O.I. KeeperSM

Summary: To earn a Certificate of Completion and the title of K.O.I. Keeper, a person must complete a specific nine-course curriculum.

Details

The difference between earning a Certificate of Completion as a K.O.I. Keeper and becoming a Certified Koi Keeper is explained in the document entitled, “Becoming Certified vs. Earning a Certificate.”

To earn a Certificate of Completion and status as a K.O.I. Keeper, a person needs to complete all nine (9) courses in the curriculum specified below.

K.O.I. understands that Koi enthusiasts have various interests and needs when it comes to their involvement in the hobby. Relative to Koi husbandry, which is the primary focus of K.O.I., one such need is the personal understanding and practice of good husbandry; another is a desire to “pay it forward,” i.e., to help others also understand and practice good husbandry.