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1. How do I enrol for a course?
To enrol for any course at CETC you must complete and send back an enrolment form. The enrolment forms can be found here.
Don’t forget that as well as registering with CETC you must register with CIPFA on the Student Learning Centre. You can do that by visiting CIPFA’s website (also see the answer to question 2 below).
2. Why do I need to register with CIPFA and CETC?
Although CETC is part of the CIPFA group we currently operate separate database systems and have different responsibilities, processes and procedures. There are plans to integrate systems in the future but for the time being...
You will need to liaise with the personnel in the Education and Training
Directorate at CIPFA for:
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You will need to liaise with CETC for:
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3. What is the deadline to enrol for a course?
The deadline is two weeks prior to the course start date, however, as some courses are extremely popular and places go quickly we advise that you send your enrolment form in as soon as possible to guarantee a place.
4. Do I need to wait for my exam results before enrolling?
There is no need to wait until you have received your exam results before you enrol as you can withdraw should you need to. If you need to withdraw from your chosen course due to adverse exam results then please inform us as soon as possible. If this is done before the start of the course you will not incur a fee in such circumstances.
5. How can I find out what modules I am exempt from?
As a new student starting on the professional qualification you may hold exemptions from certain module depending on your academic or professional background. CIPFA are able to advise on the exemptions you may have. You can call them on 020 7543 5678 or email etis@cipfa.org.
6. Courses are for two modules, can I enrol to study for 1 module only?
Although our courses generally feature two modules, you may choose to study for just one module - just indicate this on the enrolment form. Once the timetables are released you will be able to see which course dates you will need to attend for the module you are studying. You can also study for more than two modules at a time by enrolling on more than one course.
7. How do I cancel my enrolment?
If you need to cancel for any reason then let us know as soon as possible, the following fees are incurred for cancellations:
| Withdrawals before closing date for enrolments Withdrawal between closing date for enrolments and start of course Withdrawal within 21 calendar days after the start of the course Subsequent withdrawal |
no fee payable 15% of fee payable1 60% of fee payable2 full fee payable |
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Please note that it is the responsibility of the sponsor to inform CETC in writing of a withdrawal from a course. In the event of a student leaving the sponsor organisation, the fees will remain the responsibility of the original sponsor organisation unless written confirmation is received from an alternative sponsor accepting responsibility for these fees.
8. I have enrolled on a course, what happens next?
You will receive email confirmation that you are enrolled on the course and you will be sent a timetable by email two to three weeks before the start of the course.
If you have any queries at all please contact CETC using the Contact Us page to find the details of the relevant person.
9. What is the recommended route through the PQ?
There is no specific route through the professional stage (certificate and diploma level) modules but certain modules do assume a prior knowledge that would have been gained on other modules. Therefore we recommend that you…
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There are two semesters each year with courses running from either February through to May for June exams or August through to November for December exams.
Classes typically run for 16 days and require a full day•s attendance from 9am to 5pm. Day release courses are either one or two days per week.
11. Why should I attend an added value course?
There are many ways in which CETC's courses can help you including:
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