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You must have heard of secretaries but rarely about Chartered Secretaries or Administrators. A Chartered Secretary and Administrator is one with proven multiple professional skills and is able to function in any part of an organization or sector of the economy. A chartered secretary is able to work in the finance department, administration department, data management and also act as a manager to officials. The Nigerian law recognizes the importance of the role of a Secretary in any organization and has made it mandatory for every public Company to have a qualified Company Secretary. However, only with a Chartered Secretary\u2019s qualification can you specifically meet the requirements of this role as specified by the law.<\/p>\n

The functions of a Chartered Secretary vary from company to company and according to already laid out stipulations. A Chartered Secretary has no universal role specification but generally is employed to ensure the efficient administration of<\/em> a company. Therefore, he or she must be versatile, have broad business knowledge as well as organizational and administrative abilities. This article covers steps to becoming a Chartered Secretary in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

Read on below:<\/p>\n

About the <\/strong>Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) is a leading and recognized professional body in Nigeria authorized by the government to confer the status of Chartered Secretary or Administrator on Institute members. The body achieves this through its examinations called the Post- Qualifying Education (PQE). This examination is designed to help Chartered Secretaries adapt to an ever-changing work environment by updating their knowledge and skills throughout their career. The institute is dedicated to enhancing the status and practice of Public Administration in the country. The institute organizes a range of programs such as courses, workshops, public lectures, and round table discussions, all in a bid to continually update members on best practices in the profession so they can meet up with world standards. ICSAN is the only professional body authorized by the Nigerian government to conduct the examinations leading to the qualification of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.<\/p>\n

How to become a Chartered Secretary<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Register for <\/strong>the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN)<\/strong> Qualifying Examinations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Registration\u00a0for the Institute\u2019s examinations\u00a0must<\/strong> be done on the institute\u2019s website as manual applications are not accepted. On the website, you will find options to register for the ICSAN examination and apply for your exam. You will also be able to update your profile, check your result, print the exam docket and admission letter.<\/p>\n

Complete your ICSAN Qualifying Examinations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you have successfully completed your examinations and paid your graduate fee, you will be given your grade graduate and given the title \u2018Grad ICSAN\u2019 which you can use after your name. In order to become a full member of the institute and a Chartered Secretary, the institute will require that you also demonstrate a certain level of professional experience.<\/p>\n

Student Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many people who study while working as secretaries are also able to gain their professional qualifications at the same time. To register as a student and sit for the professional examinations of the Institute, one must possess a Higher National Diploma (HND), Degree Certificate or any other recognized professional qualification. Exemptions are granted according to entry qualification(s).<\/p>\n

Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) <\/strong>Qualifying Examination Scheme<\/strong><\/p>\n

The International Professional Examinations course consists of 16 courses (subjects) separated into 4 programs:<\/p>\n

Foundation: This program is equivalent to the second year of a three-year degree program<\/p>\n

Pre- Professional: This is equivalent to a first degree<\/p>\n

Professional Program Part 1: Equivalent to a master\u2019s degree<\/p>\n

Professional Program Part 2: Equivalent to a master\u2019s degree<\/p>\n

All courses provided by the institute are integrated and progressive, to mean that the knowledge gained at an earlier stage is necessary for the latter parts. The Federal Ministry of Education holds that Secretaries who already have a first degree or Higher Diploma and come into work with an ICSAN Professional qualification are placed on advanced levels.<\/p>\n

The subjects of professional examination schemes are as follows:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Foundation
\n<\/strong>Business Environment
\nBusiness Communications
\nAccounting for Business
\nBusiness Management<\/p>\n

Pre \u2013 Professional
\n<\/strong>Business Law in Practice
\nMarketing
\nBusiness Finance
\nBusiness Strategy and Planning<\/p>\n

Professional Program Part I
\n<\/strong>Strategic and Operations Management
\nCorporate Law
\nFinancial Accounting
\nManagement Accounting<\/p>\n

Professional Program Part II
\n<\/strong>Corporate Administration
\nCorporate Secretaryship
\nCorporate Financial Management
\nCorporate Governance<\/p>\n

Entry Requirement for <\/strong>Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN)<\/strong>
\nApplicants for the ICSAN program must have either of the following qualifications:<\/h3>\n