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Membership of CSA
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Where are you in your career?
CSA's aim is to provide the highest quality ongoing support and information to governance professionals at every point of their careers. For this reason, we are constantly developing new ways of engaging with people who require accurate and up-to-date knowledge, skills and information on a wide range of governance and risk management specialty areas.
Depending on your previous experience and current stage of your career, you will have specific needs relating to the type and depth of training, education or update information you require to be effective in your role. CSA has various access points for all levels of seniority.
Covering the fundamentals
For those who require a broad overview of governance principles, CSA's website has a 'Governance for beginners' section that provides basic information and links to CSA-developed practical tools and guides, as well as links to relevant external sites and sources. For those who require an overview of the core duties of a company secretary, CSA's Accidental Company Secretary¨ training program is a good starting point, providing insights and practical examples to assist in fulfilling various governance responsibilities.
Governance career development
As your developing career demands a greater appreciation of more governance and risk management areas, CSA provides a wide range of training programs that provide the flexibility to cover the specific areas you need to examine. Enrolling in a CSA Certificate course and successfully completing a suitable mix of six training programs, including an online examination, will provide you with a nationally recognised industry qualification. It will also entitle you to apply for Certificated membership, providing a formal and ongoing relationship with CSA.
Moving to a senior governance role
At a certain stage in your career you will need to gain an in-depth understanding of good governance principles in order to perform or move into a senior role. At this point you will need the rigour and quality of a postgraduate education program that delivers practical skills and knowledge across governance and risk subjects, taught by leading academics and expert practitioners. Successful completion of CSA's Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance will lead to an invitation to apply for membership at the Associate level.
Lifelong learning and relationship
Senior governance practitioners keep their knowledge and understanding of governance principles current through their ongoing relationship with CSA. This may include attending professional development sessions, Annual Corporate Updates, Public Sector Updates and CSA's National Conference. Fellows and Associates often participate in regular state-based discussion groups and many become involved in training and educating the next generation of governance professionals by becoming course presenters or subject advisers with CSA. Some senior Members also participate on our technical committees, providing the expertise that enables CSA to work with government and regulators as an independent body that influences governance thinking and behaviour in Australia.
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What are your needs right now?
You will be at a particular stage of your governance career and, depending on your previous experience, education and availability, can make the choice that is right for you to engage with CSA. Furthermore, you can be assured that CSA will have the products, services and ongoing professional development to assist you through your governance career.
Continuing professional development
Continuing professional development (CPD) is the maintenance, enhancement and continuous improvement of knowledge, skills and abilities. It demonstrates your commitment to lifelong learning and enables you to be at the forefront of your profession or career development.
As the independent leader in governance and risk management in Australia, CSA is fully committed to supporting, recognising and developing CPD programs and its importance to self-regulation.
All CSA professional development programs events, updates and conferences have CPD hours associated with them, which can be checked upon registering. It is recommended that you inquire with your other professional associations to determine if the event is eligible for recognition under their CPD/CLE criteria.
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Your learning journey with CSA
CSA is the authority on lifelong education and training in governance and risk management in Australia.
Our approach is to provide the practical skills and knowledge for those charged with governance and risk management roles in their organisations to perform their roles to the highest standards, irrespective of their level of seniority. This enables governance teams to be integrated seamlessly, from the most senior governance roles through to the team member who has been charged with fulfilling operational governance or risk management tasks in their role.
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Membership of CSA gives you access to a broad range of services, support and information.
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Membership of the peak professional body providing independent and expert commentary on issues affecting governance and associated legislation and regulation in Australia
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Assurance that your professional interests are always being effectively represented at the highest levels
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Access to technical resources via the Member-only sections of www.CSAust.com, for example, CSA's Useful Practitioner Document service
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An invaluable first port of call for any governance professional who wishes to keep up to date on the latest developments in best practice governance and risk management
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Access to a range of products and services through the Member's Benefits program
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Relevant governance and risk management — related services that will assist in your daily role
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Access to the industry's leading continuing professional development (CPD) programs, presented by expert industry practitioners
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Ensures Members are at the forefront of issues affecting governance, administration and risk management
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CSA's annual events and updates including Annual Corporate Update, Public Sector Update, Governance Masterclass and CSA's National Conference, the pre-eminent annual event for governance professionals in Australia
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Certificated Member postnominal — CSA(Cert)
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National credibility as an aspiring governance professional with sound knowledge and skills for that level
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Associate Member postnominal — ACIS
Fellow Member postnominal — FCIS
Both entitled to use the professional designation, Chartered Secretary
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National credibility as a senior governance professional with sound knowledge, skills and experience to effectively operate in the most senior governance roles
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International credibility and mobility as a member of the only global association for governance professionals, ICSA
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| Receipt of CSA's monthly professional journal, Keeping good companies, and other regular communication for the benefit of Members |
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