CiLCA 2025
This article also featured in the September 2024 Update and is useful for those interested in completing CiLCA.
The CiLCA 2025 programme is an excellent opportunity for clerks and council staff to enhance their skills and qualifications. The Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) is a Level 3 accredited and recognised qualification designed to test the competence of those working in local councils. The programme covers all aspects of the clerk's role, including core roles in local council administration, law and procedure, finance, management, and community engagement.
The CiLCA training consists of seven sessions, each lasting three hours, delivered over eight months. Participants will receive comprehensive training and support, including access to a CiLCA recognised trainer, digital training materials, and post-course learner support. This programme is an invaluable investment in your professional development and will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in your role.
Why Enrol in CiLCA 2025?
• Professional Recognition: Achieve a nationally recognised qualification.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with other clerks and council staff, share experiences, and learn from each other.
• General Power of Competence: If your council has two thirds of its members elected and you are CiLCA qualified you can claim the General Power of Competence.
As we approach the end of the year, it is crucial to include the CiLCA 2025 programme in your budget setting process for the next financial year if you’re thinking about joining the programme. Allocating funds for this training will ensure that your council staff can take advantage of this valuable opportunity without financial constraints. Early planning and budgeting will help secure places in the programme.
How to Register
You can express an interest in joining the 2025 programme via this link https://forms.office.com/e/wBQiM15i8r. Expressions of interest will also be invited in the upcoming Training Newsletter in November. To avoid missing out, please ensure that you register your interest by the end of the year. In the new year, we will confirm places and dates for the programme, and you will be able to book onto the group that suits you best.
For more information visit https://www.northantscalc.com/cilca or please contact Marie Reilly, Training Manager, at mreilly@northantscalc.com or call 01327 831482.