Join ICSA

ICSA is the professional qualifying body for Chartered Secretaries. We are the world's leading authority on corporate governance; working alongside governments we represent the interest of organisations where legislation is concerned and promote best practice in business management. There are a number of ways to be part of the ICSA community.

ICSA Affiliates

ICSA affiliateship is open to anyone engaged with effecting and promoting the highest governance and compliance standards in organisations.

We welcome applications if you are actively engaged in, considering a career relevant to governance, whether in business, public sector, the NHS or not-for-profit organisations; or if you simply have an interest in the work of ICSA.

For more details about the benefits of affiliateship here

Find out how to become and affiliate here.

Study to Become a Chartered Secretary

Our International Qualifying Scheme (IQS) offers the broadest study of business disciplines of any profession and an accelerated route to the position of company secretary.

For full details, please see our Study section.