Learning and Development

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1 Learning and Development

2 5 Overview Our areas of expertise Tailored programmes to suit your needs Our range of e-learning courses Save time and money by training in-house The number one choice for the health sector Qualifications in IPSAS CPD scheme requirements What our students are saying

3 Overview Public services in the UK and abroad continue to face unprecedented challenges. The need to transform the way public services are delivered means that practitioners need to sharpen their skills, learn new methodologies and apply their expertise in different and innovative ways. Why CIPFA? As the only professional membership body exclusively for people in pan-public sector finance and counter fraud management, we understand these market challenges. We are committed to providing you with the best blended training and development options available. Our programmes and courses in finance, counter fraud and related topics are designed to support financial and counter fraud management practitioners and their teams at all levels of public service, throughout their entire career. So whether you are considering becoming a Chartered Public Finance Accountant (CPFA) or are already qualified and looking to expand your skills and capabilities as well as those of your team, you will find what you need in this guide and on our website: Flexibility to provide you with the training you require We are continually developing and evolving our ability to help you in your role and offer a blended learning approach. This provides you with a choice of classroom, in-house (training at a location of your choice), printed guides and study materials, e-learning and free lunchtime webinars as well as recorded webinars on a vast range of topics. 3

4 Our areas of expertise We help pan public sector teams deliver best practice in public services by sharing our expertise in a number of key areas. Commercial Skills The public sector is becoming more commercial in its outlook and practices. Managers need to become more skilled when entering into new partnership arrangements, joint ventures, sharing of services or engaging with private sector contractors. CIPFA s aim is to support public sector managers in engaging successfully with the commercialisation agenda to achieve best value for money. Our belief is that there is an urgent need to develop a crossdiscipline approach to improve the commercial acumen of staff. Leadership and Management The role of the senior finance officer is changing, and modern finance professionals face challenges and opportunities never experienced by their predecessors. This means that there is a constant need to update skills and acquire new expertise. Governance and Audit This is a critical moment for public audit and governance. Soaring demand for services, rising demographic pressures, and the continuing climate of austerity have squeezed budgets as never before. Public auditors need increasingly to apply their assurance skills and ask themselves whether their institutions and governance structures are truly fit for purpose in an era of austerity. CIPFA is the leading provider of audit and governance training and related services to the public sector in the UK. Our expertise and extensive range of learning and development programmes help practitioners promote good conduct and high ethical standards in their organisations. As well as possessing the technical skills and financial acumen required for the job, public sector managers must also be generalists with a wide range of leadership and people skills. CIPFA can enable you to undertake a range of roles depending upon the context and demands of each situation. Technical Accounting / Financial Reporting As the international standard setters in public finance management, we are uniquely qualified to provide a broad range of courses, tools, guides and learning materials in all technical aspects of financial management. 4

5 Accredited programmes for specialist skills If you want to boost your specialist skills or those of your team, CIPFA s range of accredited training courses are ideal. Delivered by experts, each one is engaging and challenging and gives you an accreditation from CIPFA or from a recognised industry-specific body. A number also carry continuing professional development (CPD) hours. We offer a blended learning approach so the training can be delivered online, face-to-face, in-house at your location and through independent study. The following list gives a taste of the accredited programmes on offer. If you don t see what you need, you can commission us to develop a bespoke course that will meet your specific requirements. This was an enjoyable and informative course from which I gained a greater understanding of the subject. Anti-Bribery and Corruption Studies Collaborative Transformation Contract Management Corporate Governance Counter Fraud Specialist/ Technician Finance Business Partnering Future Leaders Academy Inspiring Boardroom Leadership Investigative Practice Management Practice Financial Skills/Audit Skills PRINCE2 Public Sector Procurement Sandra Lovell, South Gloucestershire Council 5

6 Our range of e-learning courses Our range of e-learning courses will enable you to develop your skills and knowledge from the convenience of your own PC or internet-enabled device at home, in your office or while travelling, at a time that suits you. E-learning not only means that you save time, travel costs and environmental impact but you can work through the material at a pace that suits you and pick up from wherever you left off. Anti-bribery and corruption package An accessible, engaging e-learning package designed to help organisations strengthen their bribery and corruption defences. Better Business Cases at Foundation Level Helping you to develop a systematic and objective approach to creating business cases, leading to informed decisions and value for money. Good governance in the public sector This course provides an overview of best practice for governance within public sector organisations. IPSAS overview By the end of this course, participants will be able to recognise the main areas of difference between international accounting standards and IPSAS. PRINCE2 CIPFA provides an online version of the renowned project management course, PRINCE2. Whistleblowing An accessible, interactive e-learning course for staff on whistleblowing and why it is important. VAT in local authorities CIPFA has worked with our partners at Deloitte to create a unique suite of e-learning modules on VAT in local authorities. Using leading edge instructional design techniques, the modules are accessed directly from Deloitte s online portal on demand. Visit our website for the latest news of current and upcoming events, webinars, training courses, e-learning developments and conferences. 6

7 Save time and money by training in-house The way public bodies operate is changing: the need for good governance processes and controls is high on the agenda, budgets are tightening and managers must increase their commercial awareness and work in collaboration with senior management to help them achieve organisational goals. The emergence of the finance business partnering role means that finance staff must develop their business anaylsis, decision making, negotation and communication skills to effectively carry out this role. Furthermore, the impact of Brexit will have have major implications on how organisations invest and borrow money and formulate future strategies. CIPFA is ideally placed to help you deal with these challenges. Our range of short and accredited courses at: can be delivered in-house to groups or teams of people, saving you valuable time and money. You can also commission us to produce bespoke training that will meet your particular requirements. Our in-house training is cost-effective and offers true and measurable returns on investment. We run in-house courses in the following topic areas: Commercial Skills Governance and Audit Leadership and Management Technical Accounting/ Financial Reporting Benefits of training in-house: Save time and money Customise training to your needs Build stronger teams Learn from the best Get cutting edge thinking CPD-certified An excellent course that was delivered perfectly by the instructor. She was able to tailor the course to the needs of the group which was incredibly helpful. Sharon Lewis, Ministry of Defence 7

8 The number one choice for the health sector The CIPFA Professional Qualification is now the preferred choice of professional qualification for all finance graduates on the NHS Leadership Academy (England) and NHS Scotland Graduate Programmes. With a proven track record for producing top calibre, future leaders we can deliver a blend of classroom, face-to-face and online learning for the NHS Graduate Scheme participants. This will give them the firstclass skills and knowledge they need to tackle the enormous demographic and budget pressures faced by the NHS. The CIPFA Professional Qualification is also now the preferred choice for graduates on the core Healthcare Financial Management Association s (HFMA) regional Graduate Programmes. For more information, visit: 8

9 Qualifications in IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards) Across the world public sector organisations are recognising the benefits that International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) bring and are making preparations to adopt them. As the first professional accountancy organisation to have developed an IPSAS qualification, CIPFA s focus is to support organisations at any stage of IPSAS adoption, including moving from cash to accruals. Our IPSAS qualifications are accessible anywhere via a flexible online learning and assessment programme. The CIPFA Diploma in IPSAS (Dip IPSAS) The CIPFA Diploma in IPSAS (Dip IPSAS) is designed to provide trainees with a thorough knowledge of all published standards and related documents, providing comprehensive guidance on applying the accounting requirements. The CIPFA Certificate in IPSAS (Cert IPSAS) The CIPFA Certificate in IPSAS (Cert IPSAS) provides trainees with a foundation knowledge of some of the published standards, and important related documents. Successful completion of this course will demonstrate knowledge of the basic technical content of IPSAS and the ability to explain how certain events and transactions to public service organisations should be treated. Getting the right training in IPSAS will demonstrate advanced technical knowledge and a strong competence in key public sector related IPSAS content. 9

10 CPD scheme requirements What is Continuing Professional Development? Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a process which enables you to maintain and develop relevant skills and knowledge throughout your career. CIPFA s definition of CPD is similar to best practice models and is as follows: A systematic and planned approach to the maintenance, enhancement and development of knowledge, skills and expertise that continues throughout a professional s career and is to the mutual benefit of the individual, employer, the profession and society as a whole. Participation in CIPFA s CPD scheme is mandatory for all CIPFA-qualified members. CIPFA Council believes that participation in its CPD scheme is a practical way in which CIPFA members can evidence their commitment to providing the highest levels of service to employers, clients and to the wider public and as a result uphold the Institute s reputation. At a time when business context, technologies and regulations change so rapidly, continuing professional development is a priority for every professional and is to be expected from anyone holding a professional title. It is a requirement for each CIPFA member to maintain a record of their CPD and more guidelines and information can be found on our website: Visit our website for the latest news of current and upcoming events, webinars, training courses, e-learning developments and conferences: CIPFA s CPD scheme has been designed to be as flexible as possible and takes into account the various sectors CIPFA members work in particularly as nowadays many members work outside of mainstream accountancy and audit roles. It is especially important, in this time-precious era, that all development should be relevant to your job role now and for your possible future career. CIPFA s CPD scheme fully complies with the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) International Education Standard (IES) 7. CIPFA is also keen to support the work of the European Federation of Accountants (FEE) and the Professional Oversight Board (POB) within the UK. 10

11 I thought the content of the course was very relevant with all the changes within this area over the past few years. The course was the appropriate length and fully met my needs. Excellent course provided by a very good trainer who consistently captured the attention of all the candidates. Very useful and informative study session 11

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