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Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators Qualifying Scheme, by Flexistudy (Company Secretary Qualification)

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Cost:	£285 + VAT for each of the ICSA Certificate and Diploma in Business Practice Modules £285 + VAT for each Professional module
Additional:	ICSA student registration, exemption or examination fee
Dates:	Can start anytime
Duration:	Each module provides a year of flexi-study from date of enrolment

Exemptions & Registration:
ICSA Student Handbook will give you details of student registration procedures. Your existing qualifications may entitle you to exemptions from some of the modules.

For the exemption publication contact: The Secretary, Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators, 16 Park Crescent, London W1N 4AH Tel: 0207 580 4741

Introduction:
The ICSA was founded in 1891 to establish and enhance the recognition of the profession of company secretaryship and define the standards of professional conduct to which Members should aspire. The core of the profession is integrity – a rich protection that comes from key business knowledge, the understanding of regulatory environments and the ability to deliver effective operations. The profession is best illustrated by the role of company secretary. The law recognises the importance of the role by requiring the company secretary of a public company to have the requisite qualifications knowledge and experience. The Chartered Secretary’s qualification specifically addresses the requirements of this role.

However, the profession applies equally to all sectors, with members being sought to carry out roles in health trusts, pension schemes, local authorities, charitable trusts, educational institutions, partnership secretary and a host of other different organisations.

They are a key source of business and legal advice and maintain an ever-watchful eye whilst providing the essential interface between the board of management and its internal and external stakeholders and opinion formers. Chartered Secretaries make a powerful top level contribution to any organisation.

Membership of the Institute is internationally recognised in over 90 countries including acknowledgement within the European Union Directive on Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications. It is one of the biggest integrated global professions today. It is therefore uniquely placed to provide views internationally on boardroom and management issues from corporate overnance and business ethics to ‘red tape’ and regulations.

Course outcome/qualification:
On successful completion of the Certificate in Business Practice or Diploma in Business practice you will be able to use the designatory letters Cert. ICSA (Business Practice) or Dip. ICSA (Business Practice). Upon the completion of all the ICSA modules (including any exemptions granted) you are entitled, subject to byelaws, to apply for professional membership of the ICSA. This gives you the opportunity of becoming a Company Secretary or according to the type of organisation, Secretary to the Trustees of a charity, Clerk of a Local Authority, Clerk to the Governors, Secretary to the Board playing a major part in the governance of an organisation.

Pre-requisite knowledge/qualification:
The ICSA specifies no particular entry qualifications. However, the ICSA reserves the right to determine who shall be a registered student. Good practical business experience is invaluable for this course.

Recommended follow up course:

• Directors' Duties and Responsibilities

General:
Applications for student registration, exemptions and entry to the examinations of the ICSA are the responsibility of the student. The course tutor is available for advice on these matters.

Course content:
Examination Programmes of the ICSA (as from August 2005)

Training method:
Flexi-study

You will receive a package of study materials for each of the Certificate or Diploma modules you have to study. However, for Professional Programme 1 and Professional Programme 2 you will need to obtain the study material direct from ICSA. The advantage of flexistudy is that you can work at your own pace knowing that the advice and encouragement of your tutor for each ICSA module is available if needed. A programme of study can be agreed with your tutor and tutorials can be arranged at mutually convenient times.

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