More students, more courses, more trainers

MORE STUDENTS, MORE COURSES, MORE TRAINERS - 2005 A YEAR IN REVIEW

As the CIPFA Education and Training Centre (CETC) looks forward to 2006 - our 20th anniversary year - we take a quick look back on the successes of 2005.

2005 was a record year for CETC with achievements including:

  • A large growth in student numbers - the number of PAQ students studying with CETC increased by 36.5% from 2004 to 2005

  • Several new trainers joining the team:

    • Nicola Campbell
    • Rory Cooper Debbie Johnston
    • Diane Kinder
    • Tim Lambert
    • Chris Lees
    • Julie McDonald
    • Philip McCosker
    • Richard Pennington
    • Kim Woods

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  • In addition to the main PAQ courses, other courses offered by CETC went from strength to strength, including:

    • The Diploma in Public Audit
      As the qualification becomes firmly established as the leading audit qualification for those in the public sector, CETC responded by widening the reach of courses in 2005 so all four CETC locations have now offered courses. Find out more about the qualification on CIPFA’s website

    • Tailored courses for employers
      Bespoke PAQ courses continued to be provided for PwC and KPMG students and an in-house course was provided for the Department for Work and Pensions. CETC continues to listen to employers and respond with solutions to meet their needs.

    • The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Finance and Leadership / CIPFA Professional Accountancy Qualification
      This dual qualification programme began in 2005 with the first cohort starting in February 2005. This progressive course for senior finance personnel in the public services is offered jointly with Warwick Business School. The second cohort started on 11 January 2006.

    • The International Certificate & Diploma in Public Sector Accounting and Auditing
      CETC trainers were busy in 2005 with the delivery of certificate and diploma courses in Slovenia as part of the International Certificate and Diploma in Public Sector Accounting and Auditing programme run in conjunction with the Center for Excellence in Finance. Other countries will participate in the programme in 2006.

With such a fantastic year behind CETC the emphasis for 2006 is to build and improve on these successes. CETC is more than up to the challenge and we also have plans underway to celebrate our 20th anniversary in style in September.


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