Increasing score on ECA

[c.c.canada.c]

Hello guys, I have a very specific case so posting a new thread.

I currently have "Four-year Bachelor's degree from a recognized university" which roughly translates to "Bachelor's degree (three or more year program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute)" on CRS Points calculator (restating the fact here so that someone could correct me if i am wrong). I want to move it up to "Two or more certificates, diplomas or degrees. One must be for a program of three or more years" (on CRS Points calculator).
1) My questions is that I have came across a four-month certificate course (usually called Mini-MBA) in an average (recognized, but not one of the top ones) university, will this move help me get to the next level on my ECA?
2) Second questions, if the answer/opinion to the first one is NO.
Will an e-learning two-year masters degree in MS-IT help, me get to that level.
Note: I have a background in Computer Science/Information Tech (studies and work experience), and do not really want to get into business studies, unless it will get me to the next level in four months. If i really have to go for the masters i will go into CS/IT again.

Current Situation:
I am currently at 432 point on Express Entry, it was first 432 when i first started, but have been losing points every year for my age.
My IELTS will be expiring soon, so i am thinking about delaying the IELTS this time and focusing on getting a better ECA before getting IELTS again.
I am looking to increase a substantial number of points by going for the next level of studies, rather than increasing some points on language (4-8 points).

Your responses will be really helpful in deciding. Thanks.

 

[scylla]

1) No.
2) Most likely yes - but it will depend on if / how the school is recognized.

 

[c.c.canada.c]

but it will depend on if / how the school is recognized.

Thanks for a quick response
I went through the UOT CES system, do you know where I could find a list of the universities UOT CES recognizes?
BTW the school i am talking about is Graduate School of eLearning - Assumption University http://www.elearning.au.edu/

 

[hc_mum]

Thanks for a quick response
I went through the UOT CES system, do you know where I could find a list of the universities UOT CES recognizes?
BTW the school i am talking about is Graduate School of eLearning - Assumption University http://www.elearning.au.edu/

Just a point to ponder.

All these ECA agencies are continuously changing rules of the game. What you are talking about is something which will take at least 2 years to materialise. And one doesn't know what will be their policies at that time. My suggestion would be to again give Ielts and stay in the pool and try to get thru PNP route.... If you get close to 435. You have fair chance to get NOI.

 

[c.c.canada.c]

My suggestion would be to again give Ielts and stay in the pool

I already have CLB9, going to CLB10 would give me only 3 more points.

try to get thru PNP route....

have already created profiles in Quebec and Saskatchewan, nothing yet.

If you get close to 435. You have fair chance to get NOI.

i am not sure if NOC 2173 is still considered for NOI.

All these ECA agencies are continuously changing rules of the game. What you are talking about is something which will take at least 2 years to materialise. And one doesn't know what will be their policies at that time.

I am thinking about a clear cut option, that would give me 35-40 points, in addition to the degree I need outside of immigration purpose too.

Thanks for your input though, much appreciated. It certainly will help me decide and come up with a plan of action.

 

[lampbreaker]

CLB 10 will give you +3 for each section (so up to +12).

A 4 month certificate may not get evaluated as such. Try at least something with 1 full academic year (9 months or so). It will give you only (+7 or +8 points over Bachelors).

 

[c.c.canada.c]

CLB 10 will give you +3 for each section (so up to +12).

A 4 month certificate may not get evaluated as such. Try at least something with 1 full academic year (9 months or so). It will give you only (+7 or +8 points over Bachelors).

Thanks, that is what i am thinking about now. stay in the pool by getting the IELTS and start towards a degree.

 

[hc_mum]

i am not sure if NOC 2173 is still considered for NOI.

Ontario give away NOI for general category also irrespective of NOC code. Last time they issued on 14 Jan with cutoff of 438.