CiLCA Mentoring & Study Support Programme
Achieve Your CiLCA with Expert Support
Ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Our South West CiLCA Mentoring & Study Support Programme has been designed to help local council officers progress confidently towards achieving the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA). Delivered through a partnership of South West county associations, the programme provides structured learning, expert guidance and a supportive network of fellow learners.
Whether you are a new clerk building your knowledge or an experienced officer seeking professional accreditation, our programme is designed to help you stay motivated, develop your portfolio and successfully complete your CiLCA qualification.
Flexible Online Learning
All mentoring and study support sessions are delivered online via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, making it easy to participate from your workplace or home.
Benefits include:
- Interactive tutor-led learning sessions.
- Small-group mentoring and peer support.
- Practical guidance on portfolio development.
- Opportunities to ask questions and receive feedback.
- Access from anywhere across the South West.
- No travel time or additional venue costs.
The online format provides a welcoming and engaging learning environment whilst allowing busy local council professionals to fit study around their work commitments.
A Rolling Programme Throughout the Year
Unlike traditional courses with a single annual intake, our mentoring programme operates on a rolling schedule, allowing learners to join at the most appropriate point in the programme once they are ready to study.
This means:
- More opportunities to begin your CiLCA journey.
- Less waiting for a new cohort to start.
- Greater flexibility around work and personal commitments.
- Continuous access to professional development support.
Before You Join
Completion of the Introduction to CiLCA course is a prerequisite for joining the Mentoring & Study Support Programme. Following the introduction session, prospective learners complete a Learner Agreement and Training Needs Analysis before taking part in a short screening discussion with the tutor. This helps ensure that learners understand the commitment involved and are ready to embark upon the qualification with every opportunity for success.
What the Mentoring Programme Includes
- Tutor-led online study sessions.
- Guidance on the CiLCA framework and assessment requirements.
- Help identifying and gathering portfolio evidence.
- Learning resources, templates and guidance materials.
With expert support from experienced CiLCA tutor Sarah Mason, learners gain practical insight, confidence and direction throughout their qualification journey.
To register interest in the CiLCA Mentoring & Study Support Programme, please complete the expression of interest form online.
Download a copy of the CiLCA Step-by-Step Guide to share with your council.
