The CPQ Foundation course provides a broad foundational knowledge of law and its practical application with five compulsory modules. Learners must also complete the first of the Ethics and Professional Responsibility e-learning modules and gain professional experience.
On completion of CPQ Foundation, learners will become CILEX Paralegals and can progress to CPQ Advanced stage.
There are no formal entry requirements. However, CILEX recommends that learners considering a CILEX qualification should have an appropriate level of English in order to access the learning materials and exams.
CPQ Foundation is the first stage on the CPQ Framework, the route to becoming a CILEX Lawyer. A CILEX Lawyer is a CILEX member who has completed all three qualification stages of the competence based CPQ, which includes compulsory Ethics and Professional Responsibility modules, and gained a minimum of 2300 hours relevant legal experience.
There are a number of exemptions that have been approved by CILEX which may mean that you are not required to complete one or more modules. To apply for a module exemption, the application must be made when the qualification is being purchased. For further information please speak to our enrolment team.
Our fully online course supplements the published core reading from CILEX, offering current, practice-based directions, outlines, and discussion on everyday subject-specific matters to add value to each learner’s journey.
CILEX gives an indication of reasonable Total Qualification Time (TQT) which is the number of hours of study that you could reasonably be expected to undertake to achieve the learning and assessment outcomes. The TQT for the course is 545 hours.
The overall amount of time the course takes will vary from learner to learner however with 18 months course access you can study at your own pace. You will also have the flexibility to decide on the exam sitting date that will be best for you, whilst also considering the registration window ahead of the assessments.
CILEX Membership: To enrol on CPQ Foundation you must first be a member of CILEX and pay the associated annual membership fee. Learners registering for the CPQ Foundation will be required to register as a CILEX Student member. This is separate to the requirement to enrol on our course and is not included in the course fees.
CILEX Registration: Once you have joined CILEX as a member you will be able to register for the CPQ Foundation stage and pay a fee to CILEX. CILEX will then provide access to your myCILEX account. Included with the registration fee are the following features (as applicable to each stage):
The table below outlines the format and structure of the CPQ Foundation assessments.
Automated exams include:
Assessments are offered by CILEX twice a year in January and June and you must make your assessment bookings directly with CILEX.
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Price Match: Law Training Centre will price match on selected courses. The price match will be based on a ‘like for like’ course from another provider. The ‘like for like’ determination is at the discretion of Law Training Centre. If you would like to request a price match, please contact our friendly Student Services Team with evidence showing a similar course from another provider at a price which you would like Law Training Centre to match.
Payments and instalments
Payments can be made by bank transfer or by card online. If taking advantage of our interest free instalment plan, a Direct Debit must be set up as part of the enrolment process and be kept in place until all payments have been made. Please note that failed Direct Debit payments will result in an administrative charge of £25.00 being made and course access suspended.
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Please note that multiple discounts cannot be used at once, and discounts cannot be used in conjunction with our bursaries and scholarships.
VAT information
Course fees are subject to UK VAT.
Prices shown for individual learners include VAT at the applicable rate.
For purchases invoiced to employers or organisations, VAT will be added at the prevailing rate.
Law Training Centre accepts PayPal as a payment option. A link to PayPal will be provided on your invoice when you sign up for a course. PayPal is a secure card processor and allows you to use your debit or credit card to pay, you do not need to have a PayPal account to use this service.
What other fees do I need to pay?
There are three separate fees for the CPQ, consisting of:
*Exam fees are included when you purchase a full CPQ Stage registration with CILEX. If you’ve purchased your CPQ registration on a modular basis with CILEX, there will be an exam fee for each exam entry. If you prefer not to pay for each exam separately, you’ll need to purchase a full registration with CILEX.
Want to study but concerned about the cost? Why not consider asking your employer for financial support?
Over 700 organisations have chosen to sponsor and train their teams to study with Law Training Centre, and it’s clear that CPQ training is at the forefront of many employers’ priorities.
Although it can be daunting, asking your employer for support with training is a great way to show your commitment to your role and your aspiration for improvement and growth within the business.
To take your first step to securing employer support, download our CPQ Career Progression Business Plan template and guide and create a compelling case to present to your employer.
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