THE KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW
CERTIFIED SECRETARIES (CS) COURSE
COURSE CODE: CS/02/2024
JANUARY 2024 INTAKE
VIRTUAL CLASSES
1.1 Introduction
The Kenya School of Law invites applications from LL.B Graduates and Lawyers to pursue the Certified Secretaries (CS) Course qualifications. The School is offering virtual classes for Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Levels. The intakes are January, May and September to align with KASNEB examinations of April. August and December respectively.
1.2 Why CS Course?
The CS qualification is increasingly becoming a key requirement for qualification for employment for various roles by Companies including State Corporations and County Governments. The Course also equips participants with key skills and ability to undertake consultancy and advisory services in corporate secretarial and related practices;and undertaking governance and compliance audits.
2.0 FEE STRUCTURE AND DURATION
LEVEL | DURATION | TUTION FEEONLINE CLASSES (Kshs) | SINGLE UNIT Kshs) |
Foundation | 3 months | 34,000 | 7,500 |
Intermediate | 3 months | 36,000 | 8,000 |
Advanced | 3 months | 38,000 | 9,000 |
Please base the fee on the number of units being taken, Lumpsum fee is applicable for persons taking six units or where the total amount of fees per unit exceeds the lumpsum. Library fees is KShs 5,000 per year.Registration Fees is KShs 2,000 once off.
Registration for the course is by logging on to https://services.ksl.ac.ke/web/signup and signingup (for those without account), or signing in, for those who have already opened an account. From the several courses available, scroll click the course CS course for lawyers and advocates.
For those with registration numbers indicate your registration number against your name in the application and proceed to make payment. For new students please await your admission letter before making payment
3.0 SYLLABUS
The Course is divided into three levels, namely, the Foundation Level, the Intermediate Level and the Advanced Levels. Lawyers and advocates are entitled to EXEMPTIONS as provided in the table below:
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| LL.B GRADUATES | ADVOCATES 0-5 YEARS | ADVOCATES ABOVE 5 -10 YEARS | ADVOCATES 10 YEARS AND ABOVE |
| FOUNDATION LEVEL | ||||
1 | Management Principles & Practice; | Exempted | Exempted | Exempted | Exempted |
2 | Communication Skills & Records Management | Exempted | Exempted | Exempted | Exempted |
3 | Introduction to Law & Governance; | Exempted | Exempted | Exempted | Exempted |
4 | – Principles of Accounting & Taxation; | To sit | Exempted | Exempted | Exempted |
5 | Human Resource Management; | To sit | Exempted | Exempted | Exempted |
6 | Information Communication Technology. | Exempted | Exempted | Exempted | Exempted |
| INTERMEDIATE LEVEL | ||||
1 | Company Law; | Exempted | Exempted | Exempted | Exempted |
2 | Public Sector Governance, Policy & Administration; | To sit | To sit | To sit | To sit |
3 | Meetings: Compliance & Administration | To sit | To sit | To sit | To sit |
4 | Financial Markets & Specialized Institutions; | To sit | To sit | To sit | Exempted |
5 | Corporate Governance & Ethics; | To sit | To sit | To sit | To sit |
6 | Research, Consultancy & Advisory | To sit | To sit | Exempted | Exempted |
| ADVANCED LEVEL | ||||
1 | Strategic Management; | To sit | To sit | Exempted | Exempted |
2 | Finance for Decision-Making; | To sit | To sit | To sit | Exempted |
3 | Governance & Compliance Audit | To sit | To sit | To sit | To sit |
4 | Boardroom Dynamics. | To sit | To sit | To sit | To sit |
5 | Research Project | To sit | To sit | Exempted | Exempted |
The fees should be deposited in the School’s bank account: Bank: Absa Bank PLC, Branch: Absa Plaza Branch, Nairobi, Account Number: 202 2029 110. Payment may also be made by EFT or RTGS, ensure your name and registration number are captured
4.0 MODE OF DELIVERY
Tuition commences on January 4, 2024 and classes shall conducted online between 5.00 p.m. and 9.00 p.m. on weekdays and on Saturdays as shall be indicated on the timetable.
5.0 ORIENTATION
There will be an orientation programme before commencement of the programme, on the use of Microsoft Teams, access to recordings, class timetables, library access and KASNEB requirements.
INQUIRIES: Please contact cs@ksl.ac.ke, Jacqueline jacqueline@ksl.ac.ke; or Christine cmwanza@ksl.ac.ke or Whats app 0727431727
ISAAC KULOBA- FOR
DIRECTOR/ CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
