Fifteen Professional Certificates Courses Offered by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Do you want to improve your professional skills? Are you looking for a short-term professional certificate course? The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), New Delhi, offer fifteen professional short-term courses. The candidates with the requisite qualification can join the course. Please read this article to know the course details, eligibility, course duration, course fee, application procedure and other details.
About ICSI
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), headquartered in New Delhi, was founded in 1968. It is a statutory body set up through the Company Secretaries Act, 1980 of Parliament of India. Institute function under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. Institute is a professional body that promotes, regulates and develops the profession of company secretaries in India. Regional Offices of ICSI are established in four major cities, i.e. New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai. There are around 70 Chapters of ICSI across all major cities in India. ICSI offers fifteen certificate courses for professionals which are helpful to enhance and improve their skills in that field.1. Certificate Course on Certified CSR Professionals
According to the Section 135 of the Companies Act (2013), every company with a net worth of Rs.500 Crores or more or turnover of Rs.1000 Crores or more or net profit or Rs.5 Crores or more during a financial year need to spend a minimum of 2% of its average net profits on the activities related to Corporate Social Responsibility. The objectives of this course are to explain to them the CSR policy, latest trends in CSR, upgrade their knowledge in CSR and monitoring of CSR activities, capacity building of students and competency building in CSR Audit, etc. Through this course, the students will learn about the fundamental concept of CSR policy, CSR activities, their monitoring, compliances, audit and governance. After this course, they will be called "Certified CSR Professionals."
Course Content
The course content will include the Concept of Corporate Social Responsibility and provisions in Companies Act (2013), Implementation of CSR, Principles of CSR, CSR Policy, Constitution of CSR Committee, Monitoring of CSR activities, Board's responsibility towards CSR, CSR for Central Public Sector Enterprises, International Corporate Social Responsibility, Global Reporting Initiative, CSR Law in India, CSR Audit, Risk Management, Leadership, Corporate Governance, Ethics, CSR and Corporate Sustainability. The whole content has been broadly divided into three modules.
Introduction: The concept of CSR in Indian Context Implementation, Governance and Monitoring of CSR Compliance and CSR Audit.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who wish to join the Certificate Course on Certified CSR Professionals must have a graduation degree in any stream or LLB or LLM or MBA from a recognised university or Institute or College. He/she must be a member of ICSI or ICAI or ICMA. The candidates must have studied ICSI Executive Programme or higher-level course.
Duration of the Course: 5-20 hours training (one session in a week of 2 hours)
Course Fee: Rs.6,500/-+GST (For members of ICSI and students of ICSI)
Rs.12,000/-+GST (For non-members)2. Certificate Course on Goods & Services Tax (GST)
GST is an indirect tax levied on goods and services at the national level. This domain includes several concepts like registration, returns, refunds, payment, classification and valuation, input/output credit, and compliance system place and time of supply, etc. Through this course, the students will gain in-depth knowledge of GST. The main objective of this course is to provide adequate practical knowledge on the GST through self-study and web-based training. Upon course completion, a certificate will be awarded to the participants by ICSI.
Course Content
The course will be completed in 5 sessions. In the first session, there will be lectures on the overview of the GST Act. Meaning and scope of supply of GST, registration, the role of GSTN, types of returns and forms, return filing and input tax credit and its matching. The second session will include an Overview of IGST Act, Place of Supply of Goods and Services, Cross-utilisation of IGST & Funds Transfer, Time & Valuation of Supply of Goods & Services, Input Tax Credit and ISD, and Electronic Commerce and Job work. In the third session, the students will learn about Tax Invoice, Credit / Debit Notes & Payments, TDS and TCS in GST, Transitional Provisions, Compensation to States under GST and Demands, Recovery and Refund. The fourth session of this course will include Assessment and Audit, Practical Session on the filing of online forms and returns under GST, Appeals and Revision, Advance Ruling, Inspection, Search, Seizure and Arrest and Prosecution, Offences and Penalties. In the fifth and last session, there will be an online examination.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who want to join the Certificate Course on GST must be a member of ICSI and must have studied ICSI Executive Programme or higher-level course.
Duration of the Course: 15-20 hours training (one session in a week of 2 hours)
Course Fee: Rs.7,500/-+GST (non-refundable)
3. Certificate Course on MSME
MSME is an important sector of the economy in India. It contributes to socio-economic development and also plays an important role in employment generation. The course was launched by ICSI considering the importance of MSME and its compliances. The course gives an in-depth knowledge of MSME, its compliances and MSME related activities.
Course Content
The Certificate Course on MSME will include Setting Up MSME (definition, characteristics, advantages of SMEs, Need of SMEs, Forms of Organisations, MSME and Roles of Company Secretaries), Institutional Framework & MSME Financing Institutions, MSMEs Policy, Regulatory and Legal Framework, Monitory and Recovery Framework, Financing Options & Modes and Other Related Issues, MSME Subsidy Schemes, MSME Rehabilitation, Future of MSMEs.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who want to join the Certificate Course on MSME must be a member of ICSI and must have studied ICSI Executive Programme or higher-level course.
Duration of the Course: 15-20 hours training (one session in a week of 2 hours)
Course Fee: Rs.7,500/-+GST (non-refundable)4. Certificate Course on Cyber Security
Cybersecurity is required to protect personal, sensitive, protected health data or any data from theft. Certificate Course on Cybersecurity will help to learn how to protect the computer operating systems, network and data from cyber-attack. The course will provide an opportunity for learners in getting in-depth knowledge and doubt solving on this subject from the experts in this field.
Course Content
The Certificate Course on Cyber Security will give an insight on the Introduction to Cyber Security, its principles, Cyber Security Management Concepts, Data Security and Data Protection in India, Regulatory Compliances, Cyber Audit, Cyber Forensic and its Concepts, Business and future of Cyber Security, Some Case Studies and Panel discussion.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who want to join the Certificate Course on Cyber Security must hold a graduate degree in any discipline. LLB/LLM or MBA degree holders are also eligible. They must be a member of ICSI or ICAI or CMAI and must have studied ICSI Executive Programme or higher-level course.
Duration of the Course: 15-20 hours training (one session in a week of 2 hours)
Course Fee: Rs.10,000/-+GST (For the members and students of ICSI)
Rs.20,000/-+GST (For non-members)5. Certificate Course on Securities Law
The course will be helpful to the students in learning securities laws and regulations in the securities markets. It will also improve the knowledge and skills of the learners in this area.
Course Content
In this course, the student will learn about the various applicable Securities Laws, Types of transactions in the Capital Market, related legal aspects, the Due Diligence Process, Drafting various responses/ appeals for SEBI/SAT.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who want to join this course must hold a graduate degree in any discipline. He/she must be a member of ICSI and must have studied ICSI Executive Programme or higher-level course.
Duration of the Course: 15-20 hours training (one session in a week of 2 hours)
Course Fee: Rs.7,500/-+GST (For the members and students of ICSI)
Rs.15,000/-+GST (For non-members)6. Certificate Course on Commercial Contract Management
Commercial contract management involves the negotiation of formal business agreements between two companies. Contract managers or professionals are required to establish the deals between parties. Hence, professionals with good knowledge of commercial contract management are in high demand. The course is specially designed to provide professional knowledge and practical skills in this field.
Course Content
In this course, the student will learn about contract management, commercial competence, basics of commercial contract management and theories of contract management. Developing practical skills will also be a part of this course.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who want to join the Certificate Course on Commercial Contract Management must hold a graduate degree in any discipline. LLB/LLM or MBA degree holders are also eligible. They must be a member of ICSI or ICAI or CMAI and must have studied ICSI Executive Programme or higher-level course.
Duration of the Course: 15-20 hours training (one session in a week of 2 hours)
Course Fee: Rs.7,500/-+GST (For the members and students of ICSI)
Rs.15,000/-+GST (For non-members)
7. Certificate Course on Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual Property Rights helps to protect the ideas and provide due recognition to inventors and creators. IPRs also protect consumer rights and help them to choose the right and original products. IPR professionals deal with the issues related to patents law, trademark law, licensing, copyrights, technology transfer, and other IPR issues.
Course Content
The course will include a complete understanding of IPR, the role of IPR in the R&D sector towards the development of science and technology, emerging trends, legal, technical and business issues in IPR.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who want to join the Certificate Course on Commercial Contract Management must hold a graduate degree in any discipline. LLB/LLM or MBA degree holders are also eligible. They must be a member of ICSI or ICAI or CMAI and must have studied CS Executive Programme or higher-level course.
Duration of the Course: 15-20 hours training (one session in a week of 2 hours)
Course Fee: Rs.7,500/-+GST (For the members and students of ICSI)
Rs.15,000/-+GST (For non-members)8. Certificate Course on Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH)
It is of utmost importance to ascertain women's safety in the workplace. To ensure the safety of women at workplaces, The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 was enacted which protects against sexual harassment of women at the workplace and It also provides provisions for redressal of complaints. The POSH course will help the learners to get them aware of POSH Act and their rights. The course is beneficial to HR Professionals, Corporate Trainers, Company Secretaries and In-house counsels.
Course Content
The course will include a complete understanding of the POSH Act.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who want to join the Certificate Course on Commercial Contract Management must hold a graduate degree in any discipline. LLB/LLM or MBA degree holders are also eligible. They must be a member of ICSI or ICAI or CMAI and must have studied ICSI Executive Programme or higher-level course.
Duration of the Course: 15-20 hours training (one session in a week of 2 hours)
Course Fee: Rs.10,000/-+GST (For the members and students of ICSI)
Rs.20,000/-+GST (For non-members)9. Certificate Course on Forensic Audit (FA)
Forensic Audit is an important investigating tool to uncover the corporates misdoings such as bribes, extortion, kickbacks and conflict of interest. It helps in the development of corporate culture by maintaining efficiency and merit.
Course Content
Under this course, the students will learn about the forensic audit, fraud risks, market trends, regulatory requirements and practical nuances.
Eligibility Criteria
They must be a member of ICSI and must be a student of the ICSI Executive Programme or higher-level course.
Duration of the Course: 15-20 hours training (one session in a week of 2 hours)
Course Fee: Rs.20,000/-+GST10. Certificate Course on Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC)
The course is being run by the ICSI in association with the Institute of Insolvency Professionals (a wholly-owned subsidiary of ICSI and registered with IBBI). The course provides in-depth knowledge on the present Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
Course Content
There will be 6 modules which will include the practical concept of IBC, various CIRP drafting's pleading etc., stockholders process management during CIRP, monthly compliance, practical liquidation process flow, CIRP strategies and soft skills.
Eligibility Criteria
They must be a member of ICSI and must be a student of the ICSI Executive Programme or higher-level course or insolvency professionals.
Duration of the Course: 30 hours training (one or twice session in a week of 2 hours approx.)
Course Fee: Rs.7,500/-+GST
Note: Assessment in this course will be done based on MCQs test only.11. Certificate Course on Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act (RERA)
The real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act (RERA) was enacted in 2016 to give relief to the building buyers from the misconduct of unfair builders. Now building and development of real estate comes under the purview of RERA and are abiding to meet the compliances. It has increased the transparency of buying and selling in the real estate sector. The certificate course on Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act (RERA) is useful for the participants working in the field of real estate. The course will enhance their knowledge of the RERA Act, its importance, concepts, funding, valuation, legal, technical and other related issues.
Course Content
This course will include Introduction of RERA, Evolution of Real Estate Sector, Requirement of Regulatory Laws, Introduction of Apartment Law by States, Genesis of RERA, Basics of RERA Act, Registration procedure and filing of the application, Registration single /double promoters, Obligations, Extension of registration, Documentation such as Registration application form, allotment letter, Agreement for sale, Conveyance deed, CA certificate, Drafting, Quarterly Progress Report, Composition of Authority or Appellate Tribunal, Obligations and Responsibilities of the Promoters, Formation of RWA, Handover of Projects and its documentation, Complaints or Appeals, Penal Provision under RERA, Overriding Effect, Checklist, Rights and Duties of Allottees, Law about Association of Allottees, the interplay of RERA with other Laws, Case studies.
Eligibility Criteria
They must be a member of ICSI and must be a student of the ICSI Executive Programme or higher-level course.
Duration of the Course: 15-20 hours training (one session in a week of 2 hours approx.)
Course Fee: Rs.7,500/-+GST12. Certificate Course on Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA)
Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA)was enacted in 1999 by the Parliament of India. Foreign exchange is the transaction of foreign currency. FEMA deals with foreign transactions in India. The course on FEMA gives insights into the rules, regulations, compliance requirements envisaged under this Act.
Course Content
This course will include Introduction of FEMA, fundamentals, Types of transactions, FEMA for NRIs & RIs, Foreign Direct Investment, Foreign Institutional Investment, FDI, FDI and Partnership, Proprietorship, Borrowing and lending in Indian Rupees, Overseas Investment, Setting up of trading offices and Liaison offices, Basic understanding of FATCA, Compliances, Penalties, Compounding and Adjudication under FEMA.
Eligibility Criteria
They must be a member of ICSI and must be a student of the ICSI Executive Programme or higher-level course.
Duration of the Course: 15-20 hours training (one session in a week of 2 hours approx.)
Course Fee: Rs.7,500/-+GST13. Certificate Course on Corporate Restructuring
Corporate restructure is required when there is a need for change in the organisation's structure or the business model is to be improved. The course prepares the professionals which have sound knowledge on corporate restructuring so that they can help in excellent planning.
Course Content
This course will include the history of mergers, strategies, legal framework, accounting, taxation, funding and valuation concepts, corporate governance and corporate restructuring, in the Indian and global context.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who want to join the Certificate Course on Corporate Restructuring must hold a graduate degree in any discipline. LLB/LLM or MBA degree holders are also eligible. They must be a member of ICSI or ICAI or CMAI and must have studied CS Executive Programme or higher-level course.
Duration of the Course: 15-20 hours training (one session in a week of 2 hours)
Course Fee: Rs.7,500/-+GST (For the members and students of ICSI)
Rs.15,000/-+GST (For non-members)14. Certificate Course for Women Directors
As per the second proviso to sub-section (1) of Section 149 Companies Act, 2013, every listed company, every other public company having paid-up share capital of Rs.100 crore or more; or turnover of Rs.300 crore or more must have at least one Woman Director. To promote gender diversity in the boardroom, SEBI has also prescribed and mandated the appointment of at least one woman director either independent or executive. This course will be beneficial for the women already on the Board of Directors of the Company or who want to become a Director in the company. The course will be delivered by industry experts, regulators, Universities and Practicing Professionals.
Course Objectives
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who want to join the Certificate Course for Women Directors must hold a graduate degree in any discipline from any recognised university or institute or college. LLB/LLM or MBA degree holders are also eligible. They must be a member of ICSI or ICAI or CMAI and must have studied CS Executive Programme or higher-level course.
Duration of the Course: 3 months
Course Fee: Rs.7,500/-+GST (For the members and students of ICSI)
Rs.15,000/-+GST (For non-members)15. Certificate Course for Independent Director
Unlike executive directors, independent directors are not involved in the day-to-day management of the company. They play a very important role in the company as a guide, mentor, advisor, coach, etc. They may also be involved in policymaking and planning exercises. The course will develop an awareness of the issues, challenges, responsibilities, liabilities involved with the position of an independent director.
Course Content
In this course, the participants will learn about the concepts, roles, duties, liabilities of the independent directors.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who want to join the Certificate Course for Independent Director must hold a graduate degree in any discipline from any recognised university or institute or college. LLB/LLM or MBA degree holders are also eligible. They must be a member of ICSI or ICAI or CMAI and must have studied CS Executive Programme or higher-level course.
Duration of the Course: 15-20 hours training (one session in a week of 2 hours)
Course Fee: Rs.7,500/-+GST (For the members and students of ICSI)
Rs.15,000/-+GST (For non-members)How to Apply
Candidates can register online for these courses by visiting the official website of ICSI. The candidates must check their eligibility before applying for a course. The online registration form must be filled and required documents and certificates must be uploaded along with the application fee. The application fee is to be paid through online mode only.
Registration Link:https://g25.tcsion.com//EForms/configuredHtml/1677/62804/application.html?id=CCCourse Delivery
The programme will be conducted through online mode only on the ICSI LMS platform through Live webinars, recorded sessions and PowerPoint presentations.Assessment Criteria
The assessment of the candidates will be done based on the MCQs and project report submission. 50% weightage will be given for MCQs based assessment and 50% weightage for project report submission. Upon completion of MCQs based assessment and project report submission, a certificate will be awarded to the candidate by ICSI.Contact Details
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
ICSI House,
22 Institutional Area,
Lodi Road, New Delhi–110003
Phone: 0120-4522000
Official Website: https://www.icsi.edu/
Online Helpdesk: http://support.icsi.edu
Email: certificatecourses@icsi.edu, info@icsi.edu