New Year: Elevate Your Local Council Career with CiLCA Qualification

Unlock Your Professional Potential in 2025

Are you a local council professional ready to transform your career in the new year? The Certicate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) qualification, offered by the Dorset Association of Parish and Town Councils in partnership with the Society of Local Council Clerks, is your pathway to professional excellence.

Why CiLCA? Your Career Catalyst

Cohort 4 in 2025 is your opportunity to:

• Boost Your Professional Credibility: Gain a nationally recognised qualification that demonstrates your expertise and commitment to local governance
• Enhance Your Career Prospects: Open doors to advanced roles and increased responsibilities within local council administration
• Develop Comprehensive Skills: Master the critical competencies needed to excel in modern local government settings
• Network with Professionals: Connect with a community of dedicated local council professionals across Dorset

What Makes Cohort 4 Special?

This cohort is designed for ambitious professionals who are:

• Seeking to formalise their existing knowledge
• Wanting to advance their local council career
• Committed to continuous professional development
• Ready to make a meaningful impact in local governance

Key Benefits of the CiLCA Qualification

Professional Recognition

Achieve a respected qualification that sets you apart in the local council administration field. The CiLCA is the gold standard for professional clerks, signaling your commitment and expertise.

Comprehensive Skill Development - Our program covers essential areas including:

• Governance and legal frameworks
• Financial management
• Community engagement
• Strategic planning
• Effective communication

Career Advancement - CiLCA qualification holders are often preferred for senior roles, with increased opportunities for:

• Higher salary potential
• Leadership positions
• Greater professional mobility

Continuous Learning - The program isn't just a qualification – it's a journey of professional growth, keeping you updated with the latest developments in local council administration.

Your New Year, Your New Professional Identity

Starting in 2025, take the definitive step towards becoming a local council professional. CiLCA Cohort 4 is more than a qualification – it's your gateway to a more impactful and rewarding career.

Ready to Begin?

Registration is now open for Cohort 4 in 2025!

Just click on the tiles below on this page to see the session dates and content. COMPLETE AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Contact Us

For more information, please contact:
- Dorset Association of Parish and Town Councils
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- Phone: 01305 224460

Invest in yourself. Invest in your future. Choose CiLCA.

CiLCA forms part of the criteria for the council to exercise the General Power of Competence. CLICK HERE to find out how CiLCA can benefit your council.

Find out more about the GENERAL POWER of COMPETENCE for Councils in England

When a council’s chief officer (the clerk) obtains CiLCA, this meets one criterion for the general power of competence. In England, this also contributes to Quality and Quality Gold in the Local Council Award Scheme.

FAQs:

Duration? | You will have access to the course and learning platform for 12 months once you are registered

Delivery and format? | Online and in person in 6 mentoring sessions, plus additional support if required

Commitment in hours | 200 hours of work but it includes:

• Workplace activities
• Training sessions
• Writing time
• Mentor support
• 1 Month+ check ins

How many CPD Points? | Claim a total of 20 CPD points for completing CiLCA

Price for CiLCA Mentoring with DAPTC? | £275/£450 Information Pack for CiLCA Cohort 4

What do I have to pay SLCC for the qualification? | The CiLCA Portfolio training course is separate to the qualification. Students must register for the CiLCA qualification separately.

CiLCA Portfolio Training? | We include the portfolio training in our first session in person

Any additional costs? | CLICK HERE to view the additional costs

Anything else to know? | Minimum of 12 months in post as a local council officer with a good working knowledge and understanding of a clerk’s role and work involved (can be gained by attending courses, in-house training, and practical experience). If your council built the requirement to obtain CiLCA as part of a job offer in the first year of employment - it would be worth calling us to organise a chat to understand what's possible and reasonably achievable.