Introductory Course
The Financial Introduction to Local Council Administration (FILCA) is an online sector specific learning tool to support all new Responsible Financial Officers (RFOs) in England and Wales (or officers who have a financial element to their job role).
The aim of the course is to provide an introduction to council finance.
| Entry Requirements | None |
| Learning | Self-paced, Online |
| Duration | Available until 31 December 2025 |
| Cost | £120 + VAT |
| Enrolment | Online via www.slcc.co.uk/qualification/filca |
| CPD Points | 8 |
SLCC is Launching a New Learning Management System (LMS)
We’re thrilled to announce that during 2025, SLCC will be introducing a brand-new LMS! This upgraded system will offer anyone completing an introductory course or qualification through SLCC a range of added benefits, including:
- A more user-friendly and intuitive interface with all the introductory/entry level courses and qualifications hosted on the same platform
- Enhanced features to track your progress and achievements
- Access to new learning resources and tools to support your development
What Does This Mean for Introductory Level Courses?
If you’re planning to register for the Introduction to Local Council Administration (ILCA), Financial Introduction to Local Council Administration (FILCA) or Principles of Internal Auditing Local Councils (PIALC) you can still do this but you will need to complete your introductory course by 31 December 2025.
We’re excited to bring you this improved learning experience and will share more details about the new LMS soon. If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to contact us.
Qualification Information
When registering...
Important: Please ensure that, when you register for FILCA online, you login and register for yourself and not on behalf of someone else. If you have a colleague who wishes to register for FILCA please ask them to setup a user account here.
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