ICSI Will Announce Award Associate Membership after CLDP Result

The granting of Associate Membership immediately after completion of the Corporate Leadership Development Programme (CLDP), 30 Days/15 days in Online Mode, has been announced by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

Students completing 30 days / 15 days CLDP in Online Mode (Alternative Method-through LMS on anytime / anywhere basis) will be granted Membership on the same day of completion of CLDP (subject to fulfilment of all requirements).

At present, ICSI regulations and guidelines suggest that to become an Associate Member, a candidate should:

• Pass the Professional Programme (or Final Examination) of the Institute.
• Complete all prescribed practical training requirements, which include a one-month CLDP and other training.
• Submit a formal application (Form-A) with all the required documents and fees.

The students who have finished the Professional Program must take part in the Institute of Company Secretaries of India’s (ICSI) Corporate Leadership Development Programme (CLDP). The objective is to develop the upcoming generation of corporate executives via outlining a blend of leadership, soft skills, and core functional competencies. 

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This course equips aspiring Company Secretaries with the required skills to excel as key managerial personnel (KMPs) in the corporate world. The program strives to improve their personality, business communication, presentation skills, and practical knowledge of the functional areas of a Company Secretary’s work.

The program is a 30-day course that is conducted in two phases:

Phase 1: 15 days of online training through the ICSI’s Learning Management System (LMS) portal.

Phase 2: 15 days of classroom training, which can be residential or non-residential, conducted at ICSI’s Regional Offices, Chapters, or other designated centres.

Modules on Soft Skills, Leadership, and Core Functional Competencies come under the extensive curriculum of the CLDP. The performance of the participants in group discussions, case study analysis, presentations, and classroom participation are used to regularly assess them. They need to pass a viva voce or turn in a project report. A viva voce or a turn in a project report should also be needed to pass by them. CLDP Completion is a requirement for membership, though the same is not the only condition. Before a student to qualify to apply for associate membership, other training requirements must also be completed.