The Certificate of School Business Management (CSBM) is a world leading programme that supports school leadership and management. Its aim is to assist school business managers (SBMs) in developing their expertise through a range of different learning techniques.
CSBM provides the SBM with an accredited course which will provide a route to the knowledge and skills required to perform the role to the best of their ability, and ultimately improve school effectiveness.
The course focuses on the role of the SBM and covers a total of seven subject areas:
CSBM has a broad equivalence to national qualifications framework (NQF) level 4, ie the first year of a first degree. It is externally accredited by the Institute of Administrative Management (IAM). This gives graduates of the CSBM qualification the added advantage of a dual NCSL/IAM award as they will also receive the Diploma of Administrative Management and one year’s membership of the IAM.
CSBM offers approximately 500 places nationally per year and is delivered regionally through approved training providers in the nine government regions.
Alongside the national allocations there are also approximately 1,000 places provided each year for local programmes which are delivered directly to local authorities. If you are already in contact with your local authority for a local place, please do not apply for the national programme.
There are two national intakes a year, one in spring, one in autumn and four local intakes a year in spring, summer, autumn and winter. Further details on these intakes can be found on the How to apply page.