| Quick answer: Clearing exams is not enough to become a Company Secretary. CS students complete SIP after CSEET registration, TDOP after Executive registration, a 30-day EDP after passing Executive, 21 months of practical training, and a 30-day CLDP after passing Professional. Only then are they eligible for ICSI membership. |
Why Training Matters in the CS Course
The CS course trains you for a real job in the boardroom. That is why ICSI combines exams with structured training at every stage. Many students focus only on exams and are surprised by the training requirements later. This guide puts it all in one place.
The Complete CS Training Journey
| Stage | Training | When |
| CSEET | Student Induction Programme (SIP) | After CSEET registration |
| CS Executive | Three Days Orientation Programme (TDOP) | Within 3 months of Executive registration |
| CS Executive | Pre-Examination Test | Before exam enrolment |
| After Executive | 30 Days EDP | After passing Executive |
| After EDP | 21 Months Practical Training | After completing EDP |
| After Professional | 30 Days CLDP | After passing Professional and completing practical training |
1. Student Induction Programme (SIP)
After registering for CSEET, students complete the SIP. Its fee is already included in the ₹7,500 CSEET registration fee. You do not repeat SIP just because you failed a CSEET attempt.
2. Three Days Orientation Programme (TDOP)
For students registering for CS Executive on or after 1 January 2026, TDOP is mandatory:
- Complete it within 3 months of Executive registration
- Complete it before filling the CS Executive exam form
- Fee: ₹2,500, included in the Executive fee
Register for Executive → Contact ICSI Chapter / Regional Office → Check TDOP Schedule → Attend 3 Days → Complete TDOP
ICSI Training Support: training@icsi.edu | 0120-4522000
3. Pre-Examination Test
The Pre-Examination Test is required before exam enrolment at both Executive and Professional levels. Its ₹1,000 fee is included in the programme fee. You do not repeat it after a failed attempt.
4. Executive Development Programme (EDP)
After passing both groups of CS Executive, students complete a 30-day EDP before starting practical training.
15 Days Online EDP → 15 Days Classroom EDP
5. 21 Months Practical Training
After EDP, students begin 21 months of practical training with an eligible:
- Practising Company Secretary
- Registered Company
- Other ICSI-approved entity
This is where you learn real compliance work: board meetings, filings, secretarial records and more. Practical training can run alongside your CS Professional preparation, depending on when you start.
6. Corporate Leadership Development Programme (CLDP)
CLDP is the final major training programme before membership. To be eligible, you must have:
- Passed CS Professional
- Completed the 30-day EDP
- Completed 21 months of practical training
CLDP runs for 30 days in prescribed phases or modes. Follow the latest ICSI training schedule, as the mode can be updated by ICSI.
The Full Journey at a Glance
Pass Executive → 30 Days EDP → 21 Months Practical Training → Pass Professional → 30 Days CLDP → Apply for ICSI Membership
What If Registration Expires During Training?
If you have passed Professional but your registration expires while training is pending, apply for Continuation of Registration at ₹1,000 per year. This is different from Registration De Novo, which applies when the exam stage is still incomplete.
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FAQs on CS Training
1. What training is required to become a Company Secretary?
SIP after CSEET registration, TDOP after Executive registration, a 30-day EDP after passing Executive, 21 months of practical training, and a 30-day CLDP after passing Professional.
2. What is TDOP in the CS course?
TDOP is the Three Days Orientation Programme. Students registering for CS Executive on or after 1 January 2026 must complete it within 3 months and before filling the exam form.
3. When does CS practical training start?
After passing CS Executive and completing the 30-day EDP. Practical training lasts 21 months.
4. Where can I do CS practical training?
With a Practising Company Secretary, a registered company or another ICSI-approved entity.
5. What is CLDP?
The Corporate Leadership Development Programme is a 30-day programme completed after passing CS Professional, EDP and practical training. It is the final training before ICSI membership.
6. Can I do practical training while preparing for CS Professional?
Yes. Practical training and Professional preparation can overlap, depending on when you begin training.
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