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Qualifications

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Introductory course
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Step5
Public Leadership
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Introduction to Local Council Administration (ILCA)

Introduction to Local Council Administration (ILCA)

Essential knowledge and introductory course.
Financial Introduction to Local Council Administration (FILCA)

Financial Introduction to Local Council Administration (FILCA)

Essential financial knowledge and introductory course for Responsible Financial Officers
Principles of Internal Auditing Local Councils (PIALC)

Principles of Internal Auditing Local Councils (PIALC)

Essential principles to ensure effective and efficient internal audit practices.
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Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA)

Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA)

Level 3, entry level qualification providing a broad knowledge of all the aspects of a clerk’s role.
Step3
Community Governance

Community Governance

Level 4, Certificate of Higher Education
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Community Governance

Community Governance

Level 5, foundation degree and Level 6, BA honours degree
Step5
MA in Public Leadership

MA in Public Leadership

Level 7, masters degree
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Stronger through study

SLCC offer a range of qualifications tailored to meet the needs of local council officers and others working with local councils in England and Wales. Study for a qualification and:

  • Expand your skill set
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The qualifications are designed to support you wherever you are in your career journey, starting at the essential knowledge course and progressing through to an MA in Public Leadership (Level 7).

 

To view more detail on each course/qualification click the relevant ‘Find out more’ button below or download the Qualifications booklet here.

We also offer free, virtual, drop-in sessions for anyone interested in studying for a sector qualification. During the session you will be able to present any questions you may have to the SLCC’s Professional Development Officer. Click here to view the available sessions

Please note that undertaking a qualification may incur additional costs such as extensions, referrals and additional reading material. Please click here to view additional costs for qualifications.

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