KASNEB CPS Examinations

A Synopsis of the Certified Public Secretaries (CPS) Examination

The CPS examination is held twice yearly in June and December. The examination is divided into three parts of two sections each. . Each section consists of three papers.

A candidate may attempt two sections in a part together or separately in ascending order but before proceeding to the next part, a candidate must pass the lower part.

The examination is rigorous and standards are high and therefore a candidate is advised to devote approximately the equivalent of eighteen months of full time study for each part of the examination. Ideally therefore, a student should be able to complete the CPS examination in between four and a half and six years.

A student should programme the studies in such a way that makes it possible to take and pass the three parts in a duration of between four and a half and six years following the date of registration as a student of KASNEB.

In this way, a candidate will be able to set aside three years as a margin of safety in case of unforeseen circumstances in the preparation for the examination.

Holders of the final CPS certificate are eligible for admission to pursue masters and other higher degrees in reputable universities both in Kenya and foreign countries.

Students taking the CPS examination are advised to look for ways and means of acquiring practical experience so that they can match progress in the examination with competence in performance of duties in the work environment.

The practical experience may be acquired during or after the qualification process.

The following are the papers contained in each part of the CPS examination:

CPS PART I
Section 1

Organisational Behavior

Introduction to Law

Communication and Report Writing

Section 2

Economics

Financial Accounting

Taxation Theory and Practice


CPS PART II
Section 3

Management Information Systems

Financial Management

Company Secretarial Practice

Section 4

Entrepreneurship

Company Law

Meetings-Law and Procedure


CPS PART III
Section 5

Principles and Practice of Management

Advanced Company Secretarial Practice

Project Planning and Management

Section 6

Strategic Management

Strategic Human Resources Management

Corporate Governance and Ethics