COFA Certificate in Offshore Finance and Administration

The certificate provides an introduction to the offshore finance sector. It includes analysis of the general offshore environment and introductory modules on trusts and investment. There are no formal entry requirements, although you should be in a relevant occupation. On successful completion, you are able to use the designatory letters Cert.ICSA (Offshore Finance and Administration) after your name. You can then continue to study for the Diploma in Offshore Finance and Administration or Diploma in Business Practice, the second stage towards full membership of ICSA.

COFA Diploma in Offshore Finance and Administration

The diploma builds upon the under-pinning principles of the ICSA Certificate. It is aimed at those with experience of the offshore industry, for example administrators in junior supervisory roles, who wish to develop their knowledge further. It is open to those who have successfully completed the ICSA Certificate in Offshore Finance and Administration or have gained an appropriate exemption. On successful completion, you are able to use the designatory letters Dip.ICSA (Offshore Finance and Administration) after your name. You can then continue your studies on the ICSA qualifying scheme and pursue full status of Chartered Secretary.

Postgraduate Certificate in Charity Management

The pace of legislative change and the increasing demands being placed on charities in the new millennium mean that anyone involved with a charity needs to understand the complex administrative and financial governance environment in which they operate. The ICSA Postgraduate Certificate in Charity Management is designed to provide an understanding of core areas of charity management, including charity law, finance and the environment in which charities operate. If you are a trustee or are currently working in an administrative role in the charitable sector, this course will provide you with the specialist expertise that you require in an accessible and practical manner. The programme is offered by face-to-face tuition at London South Bank University. Admission Guidance Candidates should normally be educated to degree level and have some experience of the charity sector or be planning to transfer into the sector from business or the public sector. At the discretion of the Course Director, mature applicants without a degree who can demonstrate several years' experience of the sector, either in a paid or voluntary capacity, will be accepted. A reference or other evidence may be sought to confirm academic ability to undertake a course of study. On successful completion of the course, you will be eligible for direct entry onto any of the ICSA's Diploma programmes. Entry to the LSBU's Masters’ programme with appropriate exemption from up to three units is also permitted.

Certificate in Irish Company Secretarial Practice and Share Registration Practice

The ICSA Certificate in Irish Company Secretarial Practice and Share Registration Practice provides a highly relevant training opportunity for those employed within company secretarial and share registration administration and the securities industry in Ireland. The course aims to offer a broad context of the company secretarial and share registration functions, whilst promoting a high degree of operational knowledge. The Certificate is similar in content and structure to the UK Certificate in Company Secretarial Practice and Share Registration Practice but is adapted for local needs. It is offered by independent delivery in Dublin by face-to-face tuition, administered by ICSA’s Student Services section.

ICSA Certificate in Further Education Governance

The Certificate in Further Education Governance qualification has been designed specifically to develop effective governance practice for Colleges of Further Education in England. The course is intended for serving clerks and deputy clerks to the corporation from general, FE, sixth form, land-based or specialist colleges who aspire to become expert in further education governance. The course builds upon participants’ existing knowledge and experience and develops an improved understanding of complex governance situations. The Certificate is an NVQ level 5 equivalent award. Over a nine-month period, participants need to complete and pass three written assignments and a final examination to achieve the qualification.

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