Certificate in Fund Administration
This certificate is your gateway to understanding the fund industry! You’ll gain valuable insights into various aspects, including fund structures, strategies, accounting, valuation, taxation and regulation.
Course details
Progress your career in fund administration 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.
Course fees: £700
CPD Hours: 20
Funds Regulation (Jersey)
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Our courses can become oversubsribed quickly and places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. We advise that you book early to ensure you receive your requested workshop dates and to check the dates as soon as you receive your booking confirmation email.
Customised Pricing and Group Rates
Tailored pricing plans and group rate cards are available for firms seeking to train multiple team members or larger groups of employees. We are happy to work with you to design a cost-effective solution that aligns with your training goals and budget.
Instalment Plans
You can pay for your course fees in instalments if you choose the interest-free instalment plans available for certain courses. Specifically, you can opt for three equal monthly instalments for Certificate and Advanced Certificate level courses that total over £800 (excluding VAT), or six equal monthly instalments for the Professional Postgraduate Diploma. Payments can be made using a credit or debit card.
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.
Course format
This course is open for enrolments year-round.
Enrolment onto this course will include access to an online learning platform for 12 months containing:
- bespoke course reading
- self-assessment tools
- supporting material
The course is assessed by way of an online examination.
Once you have successfully completed this course you will be awarded the CLTI Certificate in Fund Administration.
Digital Certificates from April 2026
From April 6th 2026, printed certificates will no longer be issued. All certificates will be provided digitally via Diplomasafe.
This change supports our commitment to sustainability and modernisation. Digital certificates are:
- Eco-friendly – reducing paper use and our carbon footprint
- Secure – each certificate includes a QR code for instant verification
- Convenient – easy to access, store, and share
Certificates are issued by our credentials partner, Diplomasafe. CLTI will securely share data with Diplomasafe in line with GDPR to enable digital credentialing. Learn more: https://diplomasafe.com
Is this course right for me?
This certificate is suitable for:
- Those currently working in the fund administration industry, including, but not limited to, Fund Administrators, Accounting or finance graduates, Accountants, Auditors, Company Secretaries, Compliance professionals, 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.