Background

The CTPD Centre for Professional Studies was established in 2007 as an important division of the Centre for Training and Projects Development to provide lecture based (taught) professional courses for the examination of internationally recognized major accountancy, administration, business, management and marketing, information technology and systems, purchasing and supply bodies. We are a vibrant and rapidly expanding tuition centre for CIMA, ACCA, CFA, CIPS, CAT, ICSA, CIM, LCCI, ACP and CTH.

We are also an examinations centre for the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry – LCCIEB (Education Development International –EDI), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants – Computer Based Assessments (CIMA–CBA), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants – Computer Based Examinations (ACCA–CBE), the Certified Accounting Technicians – Computer Based Examinations (CAT–CBE), the University of Portsmouth Faculty of Technology, Henley Management College and the University of New England.

The Centre for Professional Studies also offers bridging courses in Accounting, English Language, Business Studies and Mathematics for students who want to upgrade their Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education (HIGCSE) and/or the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) points and at the same time sit for internationally recognized LCCIEB Diplomas and Group Diplomas examinations.

CTPD is the only Namibian organization that, through its CPS division, currently offers internationally recognized training programs that accommodate grade ten (10) School Leavers. We provide tuition to grade ten (10) School Leavers who are not able to pursue grade eleven (11) to twelve (12) standard of education for the Certified Accounting Technicians (CAT) internationally recognized examinations which, if passed, equates them to and even more than first degree qualifications (in terms of relevant professional skills and productivity) and enables them to become effective Accountants and organizational leaders. 
Staffed with highly experienced and qualified team of lecturers who will guide you in your studies, we are committed to achieving the best possible success for our students ensuring that they are highly sought after by employers.

Our aim is to have an enviable record of success in helping our students pass the most demanding of professional examinations and to bridge the gap between theory and practice. This is achieved by providing students with a practical environment, within which to practice the skills they have learned in their chosen specialized field.

Over the years CTPD has achieved an enviable reputation among delegates and sponsoring organizations to the extent that many new clients and delegates enroll on our training programs as a result of recommendation from past or present delegates and clients.

Institutional Vision

To become a preferred Centre for Professional Studies in SADC region by applying our professionalism, innovation, and customer philosophies to continuously strengthen our leading role as providers of excellent, most efficient and affordable tuition services for internationally recognized professional courses such as ACCA, CIMA, CFA, ICSA, CIM, CIPD, CIPS, ACP,LCCI ,CAT,CTHCM etc to ensure constant “Customer Satisfaction”.

Institutional Mission

To add value to organization through a wide range of internationally recognized professional courses that we offer to clients and seek to continuously establish and/or strengthen our long lasting relationships with clients by bringing to every event our wealth of creativity and innovation, professionalism, experience and finely tuned attention to detail in all aspects so that our clients receive full value of their reliance on us.

Institutional Goals

To play a significant role in the professional skills development of Namibians as well as other SADC member states citizens, empower our corporate clients’ employees at all levels with modern professional skills and ensure sustainable productivity at national and SADC regional levels hence contributing towards economic development of SADC member states in which CTPD operates.

Quality Policy

• To strive to provide the highest level of service to all our students.
• To continually improve through rigorous self-assessment, challenging current practices.
• To seek feedback and ideas from students and employees as a part of our continual improvement process.
• To provide an open, flexible and friendly learning environment which is accessible to all regardless of race, colour, creed, religion, ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sex or marital status.
• To ensure that everyone who seeks education, training or employment, shall receive fair and equal treatment and only relevant skills, aptitudes and experience will be taken into account.

Methods of study

At CPS we welcome students from all over the world. We have a unique community atmosphere and all our staff team is customer friendly and dedicated to helping students with all problems. Every student is important at our centre. We also provide guidance for students wanting to further their studies.

Our Full-time Courses

1. These courses are designed for students who want to fully commit their day time to studies on face to face classroom based lecturing.
2. We also sell course materials and revision kits and provide Lecturers’ notes.
3. Progress tests and mocks exams can also be arranged with our qualified and experienced Tutors. Fees are exclusive of course materials and revision kits.

Part Time-Evening Courses

1. These courses are designed for students who would rather attend lectures in the evenings. These courses are usually offered in evenings as per semester time table and calendar.
2. Approved course materials are offered including revision kits and Lecturers’ notes.
3. Fees are exclusive of course materials and revision kits.

Distance Courses

1. These courses are designed for students who can’t attend full-time and part-time face to face classes. Students will, however, be required to attend tutorial workshops in Windhoek as set in an annual calendar.
2. CFA, CIM and CIPS offered on distance mode of studies only.
3. Approved course materials are provided including revision kits and Lecturers’ notes which are provided during the tutorial workshops.
4. Fees are inclusive of course materials and tutorial workshops.

Revision Courses

1. Revision courses are for students requiring that final attention before the real exams.
2. Revision classes are free for current CPS students. None CPS students will be required to pay appropriate fees for revision tuition which includes lecturers’ support notes.

Our Study Centres in Namibia WINDHOEK CENTRE The Centre for Professional Studies The Centre for Training and Projects Development (Pty) Ltd Phone: +264 (61) 235192 or 235170/2/3 Fax: +264 (61) 235191 E-mail: cps@ctpd-namibia.com or chizu@africaonline.com.na Or visit our website www.ctpd-namibia.com. NORTHERN CENTRE The Centre for Professional Studies The Centre for Training and Projects Development (Pty) Ltd    Phone: +264 (65) 225421 or 22 55 22 Fax: +264 (65) 22 55 22 E-mail: northerncenter@ctpd-namibia.com or chizu@africaonline.com.na Or visit our website www.ctpd-namibia.com COSTAL CENTRE The Centre for Professional Studies   The Centre for Training and Projects Development (Pty) Ltd  Phone: +264 (811) 282180 or 22 55 22 Fax: +264 (61) 23 51 91 E-mail: centremanager@ctpd-namibia.com or chizu@africaonline.com.na Or visit our website www.ctpd-namibia.com

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