Certificate in Fund Administration

From our sister organisation CLTI, this certificate is your gateway to a foundational understanding of the fund industry, including fund structures, strategies, accounting, valuation, taxation, and regulation. It is ideal for those in the compliance space who have financial responsibilities and require a basic knowledge of fund administration.

Course details

Enhance your fund administration knowledge and practical skills by: 

  • Gaining a solid understanding of the fundamentals and learning the basic principles and common terminologies will allow you to perform confidently in your new or aspired role. 
  • Having exclusive access to course materials created by industry-leading experts about the latest fund developments, trends, best practices and other supporting resources. 
  • Earning a certificated qualification, with no recertification requirements, demonstrating your newly acquired knowledge and skills and your commitment to best practices and lifelong learning.  

CPD Hours: 20 

Certificate in Fund Administration

Course fees

Price: £700 + tax

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What will I learn?

  • Fund industry basics - understand the fundamental workings of the fund industry, including relevant terminology and the roles and responsibilities of the different teams supporting a fund. 
  • Fund structures - identify and understand different fund structures and associated documentation.  
  • Fund strategies – learn the differences between various strategies. 
  • Accounting and valuations - familiarise yourself with key terminologies and processes, allowing you to do simple calculations. 
  • Taxation - study the basic principles of the taxation of funds, including VAT and transfer pricing, allowing you to do simple calculations. 
  • Regulations - analyse the obligations and challenges from company law and AML provisions on fund administrators. 

Is this course right for me?

This qualification is suitable for: 

  • Regulatory and financial crime compliance professionals currently working in the fund administration industry, including, but not limited to, Fund Administrators, Accounting or finance graduates, Accountants, Auditors, Company Secretaries, Lawyers/solicitors, Investment managers and support staff for custodians, banks or trusts.  
  • Those aspiring for a career in fund administration, including junior or trainee positions, back-office support and operational roles.  
  • Anyone who wishes to refresh, accredit or formally certify their knowledge in this field.  

Course format

This online qualification is delivered via interactive eLearning modules, articles, videos, podcasts, animations, self-assessment questions, tasks and activities and can be completed within three-months (you will have access to the learning resources for 12 months). You can enrol at any time, study in your own time, and take the final assessment, a 90-minute online examination with 60 multiple-choice questions when you are ready. 

This qualification requires no recertification and no formal entry criteria. However, a good understanding of written English is preferred.  

If you are looking for training for your team, please complete the Corporate Solutions form and a member of our team can arrange to discuss your requirements in detail.  

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