Your fast track to the boardoom

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Fast Track entry cuts complexity, not quality

If you are an experienced lawyer, accountant, or senior professional, Fast Track entry to our Qualifying Programme can accelerate your route to Chartered status. We recognise the expertise you already bring, so you could reduce required study time and reach the boardroom in a matter of months rather than years. Fast Track is not a shortcut, it is a faster route that maintains the same chartered standard. 

If you meet the eligibility criteria for Fast Track (see below) you can buy your Fast Track entry today using the link to the right. 

Note: if you don't yet have a login with us, you'll have to create one before you can purchase Fast Track entry. But don't worry: it's easy and only takes a few minutes. You can return to this page by clicking Qualifications & Training > Fast Track in the navigation bar at the top of your screen.

One simple, all-inclusive price

£2,361.50

£1,612.50 in reduced rate countries*

Your price includes the initial registration fee, a one-year student membership fee, all exemption fees and one exam entry per module.

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Why take the governance path?

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Career progression

As a trusted governance professional, or company secretary, you will have the fast route to the boardroom.
Chartered Secretaries are high-ranking professionals with a broad-base of skills unique among the profession. Trained in corporate law, finance, accounting, governance and business strategy, they lead the conversation around the conduct of business, governance and compliance. With this wealth of experience, and aided by the fast track route, qualified chartered secretaries can expect rapid career progression, with salary increases as your expertise matures.
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Earning potential

Company secretaries earn an average of £121,449*
Salaries vary depending on job role and organisation type, but qualified company secretaries and governance professionals can expect to see their earnings increase as their experience and qualifications progress - the fast track route gets you on that ladder sooner. [*Average salary estimate of a company secretary in the United Kingdom according to www.salaryexpert.com based on data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees. Comprises £100,711 average basic plus average bonus of £20,678.]
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Global opportunities

Our globally recognised qualification will open up a world of career options
The beauty of the fast track route is it's global relevance, recognition and portability. The qualification belongs to you, not your organisation or current role, allowing you to explore career opportunities in a range of sectors, countries and industries. The modules covered by the fast track route, alongside your existing knowledge, skills and qualifications, ensure your experience is applicable across a range of sectors and markets.

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Find out how Fast Track set lawyer Jessica onto a career with purpose
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How do I know if I qualify for Fast Track entry? 

Simple. Download the free Fast Track explainer or complete the eligibility form below - it takes no more than a couple of minutes at most. More detailed information about the Qualifying Programme is on our website here. 

Consent for storing submitted data *
Do you have a degree-level qualification? *
Are you currently a member of one of the following associations? *
Do you have at least five years of relevant post-qualifying experience (PQE) within three or more of these areas? - Company secretarial or company law - Corporate governance - Financial reporting or financial management - Membership or support of committees or meetings - Liaison with shareholders *

 

 

Get your free Fast Track route explainer today

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If you have any questions about Fast Track, our experts are here

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