Please note that we are unable to offer this course to Church Workers outside of the United Kingdom

The Work of a Church Administrator

A ten-unit distance learning course by John Truscott and run by a team of UCAN Tutors, in partnership with Cliff College. Launched: February 2014.

A nationally recognised course of study prepared for Christians employed by or volunteering in a local church as a Church Administrator in some form.

This course has been prepared to offer a rigorous but highly practical foundation in the subject of office-based local church administration in the UK.

Head to our main course page here to find out more about what’s involved.

What can I expect?

This is an independent, self-study course, with materials for you to work through at your own pace. Each student is assigned a tutor who is available to answer questions and provide guidance when needed. You will also join a study group with other administrators taking the course, offering opportunities to connect, share experiences, and encourage one another. Please note, there are no group seminars or tutorials.

What’s the cost?

The course costs £450 and is available only to UCAN Administrator and Manager Members. (Sign up for an Administrator or Manager Membership today to take part, or get in touch with us via info@churchadministrators.net to upgrade a Connect membership.)

The cost includes registration, course materials, the marking of the three projects you submit and the involvement of a Tutor throughout.

In addition, you will need to purchase Heinemann's 'Business & Administration' by Nigel Parton and Bernadette Watkins for Level 3 NVQ/SVQ which costs about £31 new or alternatively, you can obtain a nearly new copy for a significantly lower price. (Please note some of the weblinks in the book are no longer active, but this does not affect its application for the course).

What if my church can’t afford it?

We very much hope that your church will pay for you to take the course as they will undoubtedly receive the benefit of all that it gives. As for all our courses and training, UCAN maintains a small bursary fund to help support individual post-holders or churches who do not have sufficient resources to pay the fee in full. Get in touch with us via info@churchadministrators.net if you wish to discuss this further.

Can I pay via an invoice instead?

Yes! Payment is either via credit or debit card or you can request an invoice by using the discount code PAYBYINVOICE at checkout.

Once you add the course to your basket, you may need to click in the top right of the screen to complete the checkout process.  

Can I talk it over with you and ask questions?
Absolutely! If you want to discuss the content before coming to a decision or if you have questions about the course, contact info@churchadministrators.net for a chat!