Overview

Are you looking to gain the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA), but unsure what the qualification involves or whether the time is right? If so, this introductory webinar is for you!

Date: Thursday 16 January 2025, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Cost: Members £50 + VAT, Non-members £75 + VAT

Duration: 2 hours

100% Virtual: The session is led by a CiLCA trainer

Please note that this webinar is for those looking to undertake CiLCA in the near future. It is strongly recommended to attend this webinar prior to booking a place on the CiLCA training course and registering for the qualification (each of which have separate costs associated with them).

Webinar Overview

The aim of this 120-minute webinar is to help you understand the requirements of the qualification and what is expected of you as a CiLCA candidate.

The webinar is led by an experienced and well-qualified CiLCA trainer who will be able answer all of your questions.

The course content is as follows:

  • What is involved
  • EMMA
  • Training Needs Analysis
  • Training
  • Resources
  • Annotations

You will need to complete a CiLCA training needs analysis and return it to [email protected] prior to the webinar date.

Requirements

You should have:

  • Minimum of 12 months in your current post working in the sector
  • Achieved ILCA and ILCA to CiLCA or attended training for clerks run by your County Association
  • complete a Training Needs Analysis form for this webinar
  • You must have access to a computer/laptop in a location where you are not disturbed.

Attendance Requirements: It is advisable to contact your County Association in the first instance to find out if they provide a similar service as it is preferable to undertake CiLCA training locally.

CPD Points: You can claim 1 CPD point for attending this webinar

About the Trainer

Elisabeth Skinner is a Senior Support Tutor for those undertaking the Community Governance qualifications delivered in partnership with De Montfort University and a CiLCA recognised trainer. After 22 years as a lecturer at the University of Gloucestershire as a Course Leader for the higher education qualification for clerks, Elisabeth was appointed the Academic Leader of the Society from 2012 – 2023, where she had overall responsibility for the SLCC qualifications.  On behalf of the Improvement & Development Board for the sector she helped to create CiLCA. She was awarded an MBE for her services to the local council sector in 2019.

Elisabeth Skinner MBE FSLCC, Academic Leader

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