Become a Chartered Administrator
Weekend lectures in Owerri for the Chartered Institute of Administration professional examinations.
Approved study centre, Chartered Institute of Administration (Act No. 103 of 1992, now CAP C7 LFN 2004)
Registration ongoing
- Level 1FAFundamentals of Administration
- Level 2PQE 1Six faculty subjects
- Level 3PQE 2Six faculty subjects
- Level 4PPE FinalSix strategic subjects
3 to 9 monthsdepending on your exemptions
A qualification the public service recognises
SGL1314
The National Council on Establishments approves ACIA as a prerequisite professional qualification for progression from SGL 13 to SGL 14 in the Service.
- Charter Act No. 103 of 1992The Chartered Institute of Administration is a professional and examining body chartered by law, now CAP C7 LFN 2004.
- Education Federal Ministry of EducationACIA is recognised and graded as a senior course for employment across all sectors.
- Profession APBN memberCIA is a member of the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria.
- Study centre Approved by CIAClassic School of Administration is the approved study centre of the Chartered Institute of Administration in Owerri.
Three awards from one programme
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Professional Examination Certificate
The Chartered Administrators Professional Examination Certificate, awarded by the Chartered Institute of Administration.
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ACIA professional membership
Chartered Associate membership of the Institute, the ACIA qualification recognised for employment and promotion.
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Practising License
The Chartered Administrators Practising License, for self-employment and consultancy in administration.
Who can enrol, and where you start
A Bachelor's degree or HND in any discipline from an institution recognised by NUC or NBTE, or an equivalent professional qualification.
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Maximum exemption
Business Administration or Public Administration graduates are exempted from FA, PQE 1 and PQE 2.
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Partial exemption
Other relevant qualifications may be awarded partial exemptions.
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No exemption
The PPE Final is written by every candidate. No exemption is granted at this level.
Four faculties, one route to ACIA
Every candidate who is not exempted starts with the same six foundation subjects, then specialises in a faculty for PQE 1, PQE 2 and the PPE Final.
Level 1: Fundamentals of Administration
Common to all four faculties.
- Business Communication
- Business and Corporate Law
- Business Organisation
- Cost Accounting
- Economics
- Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
PQE 1Level 2
- Enterprise Management
- Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Distribution and Logistics
- Marketing Operations
- Procurement & Supply Operations
PQE 2Level 3
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Communications
- Performance Management
- Production & Inventory
- Taxation
- Research Methods
PPE FinalLevel 4
- Corporate Control, Ethics & Governance Strategy
- Corporate Strategic Administration
- Strategic Financial Administration
- Strategic Marketing Administration
- Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Administration
- Strategic Performance Administration
PQE 1Level 2
- Employee Engagement
- Employee Resourcing
- Enterprise Management
- Human Capital Management
- Nature of Human Resource Administration Practice
- People and Organisations
PQE 2Level 3
- Employee Learning and Development
- Employee Performance and Reward
- Employee Relations
- Practice of Employee Wellbeing
- Practice of Industrial Relations
- Research Methods
PPE FinalLevel 4
- Strategic Corporate Control and Governance Strategy
- Corporate Strategic Administration
- Strategic Financial Administration
- Strategic Human Resource Administration
- Strategic Human Resource Policies and Ethics
- Strategic Performance Administration
PQE 1Level 2
- Enterprise Management
- Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Business Finance
- Principles of Auditing
- Principles of Banking
PQE 2Level 3
- Financial Reporting
- Pensions Management
- Performance Management
- Taxation
- Research Methods
- Public Sector Accounting & Finance
PPE FinalLevel 4
- Corporate Control, Ethics & Governance Strategy
- Corporate Strategic Administration
- Strategic Financial Administration
- Strategic Corporate Reporting
- Corporate Taxation
- Strategic Performance Administration
PQE 1Level 2
- Community & Rural Development
- Constitutional and Administrative Law
- Principles of Co-operatives
- Nigerian Government and Politics
- Social and Economic Development
- Theories of Administration and Management
PQE 2Level 3
- Development Administration
- Local Government Administration & Finance
- Nigerian Government and Administration
- Nigerian Public Service
- Research Methods
- Public Sector Accounting and Finance
PPE FinalLevel 4
- Corporate Control, Ethics & Governance Strategy
- Corporate Strategic Administration
- Public Enterprises Management
- Comparative Public Administration
- International Relations and Foreign Policy
- Public Policy Making and Analysis
Not sure which faculty fits your career? The coordinator can help you choose before you register.
Full course outlineSaturdays in Owerri, or study at your own pace
Part-time weekend lectures
Classroom lectures every Saturday, so you can keep working through the week. Lectures run at Approved Teaching Centres of the Institute, and Classic School of Administration is the centre in Owerri.
Distance learning
Easy-to-follow study packs with a personal tutor, for candidates who cannot attend Saturday lectures.
9 months, or as little as 3
The full programme takes 9 months. Exemptions shorten it. Business and Public Administration graduates can finish in 3 to 6 months.
What you pay for
Fees are paid in two parts: to the school for tuition, and to the Institute for registration and membership. Amounts are confirmed by the Centre Coordinator.
Classic School of Administration
- Application and student registration form
- Tuition fee, per level
- Examination or exemption fee
Paid to the school. Amounts confirmed by the Centre Coordinator.
Chartered Institute of Administration
- Application and registration
- Professional membership induction
Paid to the Institute. Amounts confirmed by the Centre Coordinator.
About Classic School of Administration
We are the approved study centre of the Chartered Institute of Administration in Owerri, preparing candidates for the ACIA qualification and training professionals in administration and management.
- High-quality education, professional training and recognised certification in administration and related fields.
- Structured training programmes that build practical knowledge and industry-relevant skills.
- Specialised certification courses that strengthen professional credibility.
- Tailored corporate training, capacity-building workshops and executive education.
- Expert consultancy in administration and general management.
- Research and curriculum development that keep pace with how the profession is changing.
Integrity & Competence
- Timeless principles and best practices in administration.
- Traditional values of excellence, integrity and professionalism.
- Education and training that endures beyond fleeting trends.
OfficePlot 116, Site IVA, Federal Government Site and Services, New Owerri, Imo State
Questions applicants ask
Can I register if my degree is not in administration?
Yes. A Bachelor's degree or HND in any discipline from an institution recognised by NUC or NBTE qualifies you, as does an equivalent professional qualification. Without exemptions you start at Fundamentals of Administration.
How long will it take me?
The full programme takes 9 months. Exemptions can reduce it to as little as 3 months. Graduates of Business Administration or Public Administration can complete it in 3 to 6 months.
When and where are the lectures?
Every Saturday from 8:00am to 3:30pm at City Primary School, along Wetheral Road, by Fire Service Station, Owerri, Imo State.
I cannot attend on Saturdays. Can I still study?
Distance learning is available with easy-to-follow study packs and a personal tutor. Call the coordinator to arrange it.
Does ACIA count for promotion in the civil service?
The National Council on Establishments approves ACIA as a prerequisite professional qualification for progression from SGL 13 to SGL 14 in the Service. The Federal Ministry of Education also recognises and grades it as a senior course for employment across all sectors.
How much does it cost?
Fees cover the school's registration form, tuition per level and examination or exemption fees, plus the Institute's application and registration fee and the professional membership induction fee. Call Adm Dr. James Jinga on 0803 710 7700 to confirm current amounts before paying.
What will I receive when I finish?
The Chartered Administrators Professional Examination Certificate, Chartered Associate professional membership (ACIA), and the Chartered Administrators Practising License for self-employment and consultancy.
Start your enrolment today
Send your details to the Centre Coordinator on WhatsApp. You will be guided through forms, fees and your first lecture.
- Adm Dr. James Jinga, Centre Coordinator0803 710 7700 or 0809 926 9702
- WhatsApp0809 926 9702
- Lecture venueCity Primary School, along Wetheral Road, by Fire Service Station, Owerri
- OfficePlot 116, Site IVA, Federal Government Site and Services, New Owerri