Qualifications

The ICSA qualifying programme (formerly CSQS) is the main qualification needed to achieve chartered status and become a full member of ICSA. You can also become chartered by completing an ICSA accredited university programme that awards the GradICSA status, as well as a postgraduate qualification.

We also offer a number of other qualifications to suit a variety of professional requirements at different levels.

Chartered qualification

The Foundation Programme
ICSA qualifying programme (formerly CSQS)
Validated postgraduate qualifications

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The ICSA e-learning platform
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Short course qualifications

Financial compliance qualifications

International Finance and Administration

Specialist governance qualifications

Corporate

Certificate in Corporate Governance
Advanced Certificate in Corporate Governance
Certificate in Employee Share Plans
Certificate in Company Secretarial Practice and Share Registration Practice
Certificate in Company Secretarial Law and Practice (Ireland)

Charity

Certificate in Charity Law and Governance
Diploma in Charity Management

Education

Certificate in Academy Governance

Health

Advanced Certificate in Health Service Governance

Sports

Certificate in Sports Governance

Executive Education

Governance Leadership Programme

Professional development awards

Choose from one of three professional development award packages tailored to your job role. Find out more about your options.