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CO U R S E S & C A REERS London Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) The London Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) was set up to serve as a collective to influence public opinion and effect reforms. These days, however, LCCI’s mission is to meet the needs of businesses in London and worldwide by providing industries with the skills needed to develop the commercial environment. LCCI’s range of qualifications revolve around finance and quantitative, the English language, marketing and customer service, and business, administration and IT. Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) The Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) qualification is offered by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). It is a stand-alone finance and accounting qualification but many often use it as a foundation or introduction to accounting before they pursue the ACCA Professional Scheme to become a Chartered Certified Accountant. Career Options: Depending on your range of field of study, your options can range from financial accounting, cost accounting, marketing, book-keeping, public relations, business administration or contact centre associates. The choices are vast, given the many options that an industry has to offer. Entry Requirements: As an LCCI qualification is equivalent to a diploma, the entry requirement for an LCCI programme is SPM. Syllabus: Three categories of LCCI diploma qualifications are available: diplomas, group diplomas and specialised diplomas. Diplomas cover a wide range of vocationally related and general subjects, ideal for students who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of varied subjects. Group diplomas allow a greater focus on vocationally related subjects, such as accounting or marketing. Students who have not yet decided on an area of specialisation can choose this option to learn a wide range of knowledge and skills within a main function of business, e.g., a student could combine management , accounting, cost accounting and financial accounting, or public relations, marketing and advertising within the marketing function. Last but not least are the specialised diplomas for students focusing on a specialty within a business function. Specialised diplomas place emphasis on professional accomplishments and progr