Qualification Information
The course is online and self-paced with five modules.
Assessments
After completing the e-learning content for each module, your knowledge and understanding of each module will be assessed through a module assessment.
You must score 80% or above in assessment to pass the module.
The aim of the course is to provide an introduction to council finance and will cover the following modules:
| Module 1: Roles and Responsibilities |
| Module 2: Budget and Precept |
| Module 3: Systems & Procedures |
| Module 4: Internal Control & VAT |
| Module 5: External Audit and the Year End |
More information on the modules can be found in the Qualifications Booklet.
£120 + VAT* for members and non-members – click here to view any additional costs you may incur.
Are you a clerk in Wales? You could be eligible for a bursary towards 50% of the cost, click here to find out more. Please also ensure you register for ILCA (Wales) which contains the relevant legislation and content for officers in Wales.
*Fees usually increase annually.
‘An excellent course for people starting out in these roles with no knowledge and also for intermediate people like myself who ‘think’ they know and need that crucial detail and additional guidance that is paramount to moving on in my development.’ Adam Lowe, Councillor, Oakham Town Council
‘Although I have worked at Blandford Forum Town Council for over 17 years, I have been a clerk without the role of RFO and had limited involvement in all of the financial workings of the council. I wanted to test/improve my knowledge on it and was keen to work through the modules. I found it really interesting and – although I was pleased at the amount of knowledge I had – I also learnt a lot and it wasn’t time consuming. I liked the layout of the course and the separation of the modules and would recommend it to any officers at town and parish councils.’ Linda Scott-Giles PSLCC, Town Clerk, Blandford Forum Town Council
