Welcome

Congratulations on making the smart move to upgrade to a Chartered designation and for investing in your career by setting aside time to complete the Professional Readiness Programme (PRP).

This self-paced review, designed for existing designation holders, focuses on the core areas that set Chartered professionals apart: ethical awareness, environmental responsibility and professional accountability.

To get the most out of this experience — and to truly own your Chartered status — engage fully, complete each lesson, and meet the deadlines.

Let’s get started.

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Introduction

Accountants and finance executives play a critical role in upholding ethical standards, industry awareness, and professional responsibility while demonstrating technical expertise. Sustaining public trust and contributing to the economy requires ongoing professional development and a commitment to lifelong learning.

The Professional Readiness Programme (PRP) reinforces and evaluates key competencies essential for members applying for a CIBA Chartered Designation and for current designation holders maintaining professional standards. The PRP provides a structured way to review and evaluate essential professional competencies.

This programme for existing designation holders addresses three critical areas: Ethical Awareness, Environmental Awareness and Readiness for Responsibility — ensuring understanding of the broader impact on the profession.

Through this programme, members will engage in reflective learning, exploring real-world case studies to develop a deeper understanding of their professional role. By fostering a culture of lifelong learning, ethical decision-making, and professional accountability, this initiative confirms that CIBA-designated accountants are prepared to meet the challenges of a dynamic business environment while making a positive impact on their profession and community.

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Overview of the programme:

Lesson Number	Lesson Title	Average Content Review Duration	Quiz marks	Webinar Available?
Critical Area 1: Ethical Awareness:
1	Ethics in the accounting and finance space	2 hours	10 points	Yes
Critical Area 2: Environmental Awareness
2	Regulation of the Accountancy Profession	2 hours	20 points
3	Know your Legislation and Regulatory Framework	2 hours	20 points
4	Key Stakeholders and Industry Collaboration	3 hours	Quiz 1: 10 points Quiz 2: 15 points	Yes
5	Industry Dynamics and challenges	2 hours	Quiz 1: 5 points Quiz 2: 10 points	Yes
Critical Area 3: Readiness for Responsibility
6	The Role of Accountants in Supporting Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth	2 hour	5 points
7	The Accountant’s Role in Community Development and Professional Responsibility	1 hour	5 points
8	CBAP services	30 minutes

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Course Requirements

To successfully complete this course, you will need:
✔ A computer or laptop for accessing the course materials.
✔ A stable internet connection to stream content and complete assessments.
✔ Completion of all lessons, as every module is mandatory.

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Completion Criteria & Certification

• The course must be completed within 30 days from the date you started.
• Upon successful completion of all required lessons, a Certificate of Completion will be issued.
• Please note that this course does not award CPD units but serves as a valuable learning resource.

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Support & Assistance

For any technical issues or course-related queries, support is available through your membership profile. Simply log a support ticket, and our team will assist you as soon as possible.

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Getting Started

Now that you’re familiar with the course requirements and structure, it’s time to begin your learning journey. Click on “Lesson 1” to get started!