Higher Education Commission (HEC) Accreditation
Belstar Training Centre is accredited with HEC since 2008 to run the CGI (ICSA) programme.
1. Notice to Applicants
It is your responsibility to ascertain with the Institute that you meet their Entry Requirements.
Authentication
At Belstar Centre we help our students with authentication of the documents to be submitted with their application to the Institute. You need to produce to Administration the original and a photocopy of documents to be authenticated.
2. Course Details
CGI Level 1 consists of the Four modules below each is examined in a 3 hour paper:
1. CLA Company Law.
2. CCA Company Compliance & Administration
3. COG Corporate Governance
4. IFAI Interpretation of Accounting and Financial Information
2. Course Details
CGI Level 2 consists of three modules. Each is examined via a 3 hour paper:
1. DOS Development of Strategy
2. RMA Risk Management
3. BOD Board Dynamics
3. Entry Requirements
Level 1 L.1
Successful Completion of Foundation or any of the following qualifications:
a. Qualified lawyer or accountant
b. Completed a law or finance degree (please refer to 4)
c. Completed a selected business degree (contact ICSA Student Support team for more information)
d. Completed an HND in Law, Accounting or Business Management
e. Completed a CGI Level 5 Diploma in International Finance and Administration (IFA)
f. Have a degree (not law – or finance-related) plus five or more years’ experience in a company secretary-related role.
Those awaiting Foundation results may enrol provisionally for L1 (Section 6 of website refers)
3. Entry Requirements
Level 2 Complete Level 1 by exams or exemptions. Our classes for Level 2 modules can start only AFTER results are released.
4. Exemptions for Degree Holders
| Qualication Held | Eligible to exemption from |
| Law or Finance related | Foundation |
| Law Degree | Company Law |
| Finance degree | Interpretation of A & F information |
Application for exemption should be emailed to the Institute as soon as possible for processing. If in the meantime you wish to enroll please email immediately to info@belstarcentre.com We shall be happy to advise you on how to proceed.
5. Semester Dates and Time table
| Start 21 Jan End 03 June Duration 50 hrs* | Time Table | |
| Interpreting Financial & Accounting Info | Sundays | 9.00-11.30 |
| Corporate Governance | Saturdays | 9.00-11.30 |
| Company Law | Saturdays | 9.00-11.30 |
| Company Compliance & Admin | Saturdays | 12.30-15.00 |
Tuition may be conducted in a mixed mode with face to face occupying NOT less than 30 hours
6. Provisional Enrolment
If you are awaiting for Foundation results in order to enroll to Level 1, then you may find it difficult to catch up on missed sessions. Enrolling provisionally is possible by joining Level 1 Company Law or IFAI.
If you fail your exams you will have to cancel your enrolment on production of your exam results slip. Tuition fees will be refunded after retention of Rs 1,000.
7. Fees
7.1 Course Fees Rs 12 000
Facilities available
7.1.1 Sponsored students may, in lieu of payment, produce a letter from their firm accepting liability to settle course fees in full before classes start
7.1.2 Self -financed students who complete all enrolment procedures and settle the tuition fees in full by 23rd December are eligible to an early bird discount of Rs 2000.They will pay Rs 10 000 only/per module
7.1.3 Self- financed students may apply for payment facilities using the prescribed request form available from administration Kindly contact administration for details Tel 4675917 or email admin@belstartraining.com)
7.2 CGI fees extracted from CGI website and subject to revision
| Amount | Deadline | ||
| Direct to CGI | Thru Belstar in Rs ## | ||
| 1 A one off registration Fee | £84 | In Jan or July | 21st Jan or 22nd July |
| 2 Membership fees for Half Year | £74 | Befor
1st Feb |
21st January |
| 1st Feb to 31 July (those who join in January) | |||
| 2A Membership fees for Full Year | £147 | Before 1st August | 22nd July |
| 1st Aug to 31st July (for those who join in July) | |||
| 3 Exam Fees for June sitting | £ 172 | 23-Mar | 15-Mar |
| 4 Exam Fees November sitting | £ 172 | 23-Sep | 15-Sep |
Fees payable by bank transfer into Belstar Bank Account Please attach screenshot of transaction with your forms properly completed Incorrectly completed forms will be rejected and relative payment refunded Details of exchange rate and charges applicable will be available from Administration as from mid January
Deadlines must be scrupulously observed
8. Mandatory Confirmation
The submission of an enrolment form is a confirmation that you have read, understood and accepted unreservedly the contents of documents below each accessible on a click:
Completing and sending an enrolment form implies full acceptance of our terms and conditions.
9. Documents to be submitted with your Enrolment Form
- NID Card
- Certificates meeting entry requirements
- Letter of Sponsorship, if applicable
10. Download Enrolment Form
Ideally the enrolment form should be downloaded, printed, filled in, signed, scanned and emailed to us.
To simplify your application, we suggest that you download, fill the form and email it directly to us. We will send you further instructions once your application is successful.
11. FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What is the deadline to enroll with Belstar for July intake?
Ans: As from 7 June to secure a seat for your preferred module.
Question: How to register with CGI, renew membership or pay Exam/Exemption Fees?
All this should be done online. CGI no longer accepts paper applications. All Payments are effected via a credit card
Question: Does Belstar assess the eligibility to exemptions?
Eligibility is determined by CGI. Belstar can provide an indication to be confirmed
Question: With which module should I start?
This question can only be answered on an individual basis. Please seek an appointment by calling on 467 5917 or sending an email to cgi@belstarcentre.com
Question: Does Belstar provide a report on attendance and performance to students?
Ans: Yes, students may request in writing for such a report.
Question: Does Belstar sell the study text?
Ans: The Institute has notified that study texts will no longer be available in hard copies.
Question: Are fees paid to Belstar refundable in case of drop out?
Ans: Please refer to our refund policy on website.
Question: Does Belstar cater for online sessions for the provision of the course?
Ans: Courses are designed for face to face delivery. However during lockdown this was adapted to online delivery.
Question: Is Belstar adequately equipped for promoting social distancing in providing of its courses?
Ans: Belstar is committed to adhere to any protocol set up by the educational authorities.
Question: Are there any special requirements for studying for CGI?
Ans: Exams are conducted under remote invigilation and can be taken anywhere provided you have a smart phone and an internet abled computer fitted with a webcam.
12. Important Links to CGI Procedures
12.1 Registration Qualifying Programme / Foundation Programme registration
12.2 Order of Books
Qualifying Programme study texts
https://www.cgi.org.uk/shop/study-texts/qualifying-programme-study-texts
12.3 Exam Entries for Qualifying Programme
Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration 50 hours
- Skill level Intermediate
- Language English
- Students 29
- Assessments Yes
