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ABOUT THE CGI QUALIFICATION

The Chartered Governance Institute qualifications (CGI) supply you with an in-depth knowledge of trust, funds and governance. Taking these courses will provide the qualifications to support your governance career.

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As a leading CGI qualification provider, we have a range of online and classroom courses to help you achieve exam success. We design our courses to not only achieve great pass rates but also to create great learning experiences.

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WHAT IS IFA: LEVEL 4?

The International Finance and Administration (IFA) Level 4 suite of qualifications is designed for those working in offshore financial services. It is an entry-level qualification, meaning no previous exams or experience is required to begin studying.

IFA Level 4 Structure

There are three papers in Level 4: Core Modules (compulsory), Accounting Fundamentals (optional) and Investments (optional). Students achieve a qualification after passing each exam, meaning they can “step off” at any point during their studies and still obtain a qualification.

Each paper is assessed via a computer-based exam that can be sat in either June or November. Typically students sit one paper at a time, completing the Level 4 Certificate in 18 months.

Completing the Level 4 Certificate provides direct entry onto IFA Level 5.

First Intuition study options for IFA Level 4: Classroom (Guernsey and Jersey) and online on-demand (worldwide).

WHAT IS LEVEL 4: FOUNDATION PROGRAMME?

The Foundation Programme is a Level 4 qualification that provides an introduction to onshore businesses, how they are governed, financially managed, and the laws to which they must adhere. It is an entry-level qualification, meaning no previous qualifications are required to begin studying.

There are four modules within the Foundation Programme, which are studied and examined together.

  • Level 4 Foundation Programme Structure

The qualification is achieved by passing one three-hour computer-based exam (with 15 minutes’ additional reading time) that can be sat in either June or November. Due to the breadth of the syllabus and level of detail required for the exam, we recommend students take 4-6 months to study the Foundation Programme.

Completing the Foundation Programme enables students to enter Part One of the Qualifying Programme. It is ideal for those with experience in financial services but who are without the required academic or professional experience to enter the Qualifying Programme directly.

WHAT IS IFA: LEVEL 5?

The International Finance and Administration (IFA) Level 5 suite of qualifications are designed for those who have experience working in offshore financial services and who have already completed a recognised finance qualification, such as IFA Level 4, or a degree.

Each paper is assessed via a computer-based exam that can be sat in either June or November. Typically students sit one paper at a time, completing the Level 5 Diploma in 24 months.

Completing the Level 5 Diploma provides direct entry onto the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme.

First Intuition study options for IFA Level 5: Classroom/Virtual classroom (Guernsey and Jersey) and online on-demand (worldwide).

WHAT IS LEVEL 5: CERTIFICATE IN FUND ADMINISTRATION?

This Certificate in Fund Administration allows students to sit one Level 5 paper (Fund Administration) and achieve a standalone qualification specialising in the funds sector. It is an open-entry exam, meaning no prior qualifications are required to sit this course.

The certificate is examined via a three-hour computer-based exam that can be sat in June or November. Topics covered by the qualification include:

  • · Understanding the investment environment;
  • · How a fund structure is created;
  • · The roles of the key principals of a fund – the fund manager, the fund administrator and the fund’s governing body;
  • · The relationship between NAV and the performance of a fund;
  • · Different fund types, structures and services available to investors in offshore jurisdictions;
  • · The legislative and regulatory frameworks affecting the funds sector.

WHAT IS THE QUALIFYING PROGRAMME?

The Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme is the pathway to becoming a chartered secretary or governance professional. It consists of two levels, Part One and Part Two, and completing the programme is equivalent to a Level 7 qualification (postgraduate degree level).

There are different entry routes depending on your level of experience and previous qualifications, which may grant exemptions from some of the exams. For more information on available exemptions, please visit: the CGI website.

For those without exemptions, there are a total of seven papers to be sat:

Both Part One and Part Two modules are examined via a three-hour computer-based exam. However, Part Two modules each include a pre-released Case Study that forms part of the exam.

Those who complete the Qualifying Programme become Graduate members of the Chartered Governance Institute and can apply for Associate and Fellow membership on achieving the required periods of work experience.

First Intuition study options for the Qualifying Programme: Classroom/Virtual classroom (Guernsey and Jersey) and online on-demand (worldwide).

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WHAT IS LEVEL 6: ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE?

This standalone Level 6 (graduate-level) qualification gives you the knowledge and skills needed to advise decision-making authorities on governance-related issues. It is an open-entry qualification, meaning no prior qualifications are required, although it is recommended that students are working in a relevant role or have work experience in the area.

The certificate is examined via a three-hour computer-based exam that can be sat in June or November. Topics covered by the qualification include:

· General principles of corporate governance

· The board of directors and leadership

· Remuneration of directors and senior executives

· Relations with shareholders

· Risk management and internal control

· Corporate social responsibility

Those who complete the Advanced Certificate in Corporate Governance are eligible to become Affiliated members of the Chartered Governance Institute.

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