As the world braces up with Coronavirus pandemic, the ensuing lockdown has brought about a new challenge for educational institutions. Providing a safe and healthy learning environment has become more important than ever. The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), rising to the occasion, has demonstrated its preparedness in expanding the e-learning methodology.

From rolling out online short term courses and free video lectures to providing revision classes and conducting mock tests for its students, ICSI has completely transformed its remote learning landscape to real-time.

The need for continued professional development for its members has also been attended by bringing out an array of online certificate courses and webinars. The courses are — Certificate Course on Women Director, Certificate Course on Certified CSR, Certificate Course on Forensic Audit, Certificate Course on Goods and Services Tax (GST), Certificate Course on POSH Act.

In addition to the online courses, the series of focused webinars are a unique opportunity for the ICSI stakeholders to up skill their capabilities, enhance their knowledge base and unlock the professional opportunities during these challenging times. The topics covered are Companies Act, Secretarial audit, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law, CSR.

Appreciating the digital learning initiatives of ICSI, CS Ashish Garg, president of ICSI, said, “Technology has revolutionised education and it is time that the students and members of ICSI embrace this opportunity and harness their potential to become the new age professionals of tomorrow.”