STEP Foundation Certificate & Diploma in International Trust Management

Delivered in association with Manchester Business School, this qualification is a collaboration between STEP, the International Trust Companies Association (ITCA) and Central Law Training (CLT).

Why should I study this qualification?

• You will gain an academic and professional award recognised by the industry
• On completion of the Diploma you can become a full STEP member and use the professional designation TEP, demonstrating your expertise to both clients and employers
• The programme is relevant to the tasks that you are undertaking in the workplace. It focuses on practical training issues
• The programme is international in content. It covers common international principles and practices, but relates them to your local jurisdiction and offers comparisons with other major jurisdictions
• The programme is in a flexible format. It is an integrated programme combining distance learning and face-to-face tuition

What are the entry requirements?

There are no formal educational entry requirements for the Foundation Certificate. However, applicants should be aware that all programmes and materials are in English. Admission to the Diploma programme is normally dependent on having achieved the Foundation Certificate.

When you chose to study the Foundation Certificate and Diploma, you become a student member of STEP. Upon completion of the qualification you can upgrade to full membership status if you have two years' relevant experience, or associate membership status if you have less than two years' experience. If you decide to only study the Foundation Certificate, you can become an affiliate of STEP on completion of the Certificate.

What does the programme cover?

• Foundation Certificate
• Trust Creation: Law and Practice
• Company Law and Practice
• Trust Administration and Accounts
• Trustee Investment and Financial Appraisal

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