The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has introduced Self-Paced Online Modules (SPOM) to enhance the learning experience of students in alignment with the New Scheme of Education and Training. These modules, available on the ICAI Digital Learning Campus Portal, cover various subjects and are designed to be completed at the student’s own pace.
Board of Studies
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
7th May, 2024
ANNOUNCEMENT
ICAI Digital Learning Campus Portal: Self-Paced Online Modules (SPOM) SET A and SET B
The Board of Studies of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has taken a significant leap forward in enhancing learning experiences of the students with the introduction of Self-Paced Online Modules (SPOM). It provides an enriched and flexible learning experience to our students in alignment with the New Scheme of Education and Training wherein students are required to complete the minimum prescribed 40 learning hours of Self-Paced Online Modules in both SET A: Corporate and Economic Laws and SET B: Strategic Cost & Performance Management as available on the ICAI Digital Learning Campus https://lms.icai.org/login. The students may note the following: –
- Students who have registered for the Final Course can only undergo SPOM courses at their own pace, anytime and anywhere.
- No separate fee is payable for Self-Paced Online Modules.
- Students can monitor their learning journey and track the completion status of SPOM on dashboard of ICAI Digital Learning Campus.
- After completing the prescribed number of hours learning students have to appear for SPOM test to be conducted by Examination Department. (A separate announcement in this regard would be webhosted by Examination Department in due course).
- Students may refer the Examination announcement-https://resource.cdn.icai.org/75658exam61200.pdf for exemption(s) in SPOM.
Students can login at ICAI Digital Learning Campus Portal by using following methods: –
- 1. Login at https://lms.icai.org/login with OTP
(OTP will be received on registered Mobile no. with Self- Service Portal (SSP, ICAI only) - 2. Sign in with SSP (Login details)
Important Instructions: –
- Students are advised before login to read the FAQs carefully. Click here to read the FAQs
- Students must have Desktop/Laptop with webcam for undergoing Self-Paced Online Modules.
- It is essential for students to have an internet connection with a minimum speed of 2 to 5 Mbps to effectively engage with the topics available on the ICAI Digital Learning Campus.
- Students should ensure proper light for face detection since this platform automatically compares the student’s face detection with the SSP profile photo.
- During Self-Paced Online Module (SPOM) learning, students are advised to remain within the frame of the webcam throughout the duration of the SPOM.
Secretary,
Board of Studies
THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA
FAQ: SELF-PACED ONLINE MODULES
Q 1: What are Self-Paced Online Modules?
Ans: Four self-paced online modules [SET A, SET B, SET C and SET D] encompassing different fields have been introduced in the New Scheme of Education and Training.
As the name suggests, Self-Paced Online Module is a course which a student can learn and qualify at his/her own pace after registering in Final Course.
Q 2: What are the subjects in Self-Paced Online Modules?
Ans: Self-Paced Online Modules, comprising the Following Papers and students have to undergo prescribed hours of learning through New Portal ICAI digital Learning Campus at https://lms.icai.org/login as under:
| Self-Paced Module |
Paper | Duration in Hours |
| SET A | Corporate and Economic Laws (100 Marks) [Mandatory] | 40 |
| SET B | Strategic Cost and Performance Management (100 Marks) [Mandatory] | 40 |
| SET C: Elective (Choose one) (100 Marks) | ||
| 1 | Risk Management | 20 |
| 2 | Sustainable Development and Sustainability Reporting | 20 |
| 3 | Public Finance and Government Accounting | 20 |
| 4 | Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 | 20 |
| 5 | International Taxation | 20 |
| 6 | Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 | |
| 7 | Forensic Accounting | 20 |
| 8 | Valuation | 20 |
| 9 | Financial Services and Capital Markets | 20 |
| 10 | Forex and Treasury Management | 20 |
| SET D: Multidisciplinary (Choose one) (100 Marks) | ||
| 1 | Constitution of India and Art of Advocacy | 20 |
| 2 | Psychology and Philosophy | 20 |
| 3 | Entrepreneurship and Start up Ecosystem | 20 |
| 4 | Digital Ecosystem and Controls | 20 |
Q 3: What is the registration process for Self-Paced Online Modules?
Ans: At the time of registration in Final Course, students would also be registering for Self-Paced Online Modules. The Final Course registration form will have the option for selecting the subjects under Self-Paced Online Modules SET C and SET D. No separate fee is payable for registration of Self-Paced Online Modules.
Q 4: Whether papers in Self-Paced Online Modules are mandatory?
Ans: SET A: Corporate and Economic Laws and SET B: Strategic Cost and Performance Management are mandatory papers under Self-Paced Online Modules. SET C and SET D are comprising of 10 subjects and 4 subjects respectively. A student, as per his/her interest, have to opt any one of the subjects from each SET C and SET D.
Q 5: What will be the manner of learning of Self-Paced Online Modules?
Ans: The study materials for the Self-Paced Online Modules for all subjects have been uploaded in the BoS Knowledge Portal. Physical Study Material of SET A and SET B, physical Study Material are also be made available. Besides e-Books, video lectures of experts in the relevant subject area, will be made available to the students.
The Institute has developed New Portal ICAI digital Learning Campus at https://lms.icai.org/login whereat Students can undergo prescribed learning hours for each Self-Paced Online Module for being eligible to appear in the respective examination conducted by Examination Department.
Q 6: What will be the level of understanding required for SET A, SET B, SET C and SET D?
Ans: Expert knowledge is expected in SET A and SET B. Working knowledge is expected in SET C and SET D.
Q 7: What is the requirement for qualifying Self-Paced Online Modules?
Ans: A student is declared to have qualified a Self-Paced Online Module if he/she secures a minimum of 50% marks in that module. There will be no restriction on the number of attempts for each module.
Q 8: Is there any negative marking in Self-Paced Online Modules?
Ans. There is no negative marking in examination of Self-Paced Online Modules.
Q 9: Will the marks secured in Self-Paced Online Modules be aggregated with the marks obtained in Final Examination for passing the Final Examination?
Ans: The marks secured in Self-Paced Online Modules will not be aggregated with the marks obtained in the Final Examination.
Q 10: What are the Hardware and Software requirements to undergo Self-Paced Online Learning at ICAI Digital Learning Campus https://lms.icai.org/login
Ans. Hardware requirements:
- Desktop Computers: Processor:
Dual-core or higher (e.g., Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3)
RAM: 2GB or higher
The desktop must have a Webcam.
- Laptops and Notebooks:
Processor: Dual-core or higher (e.g., Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3)
RAM: 2GB or higher
The laptop must have a Webcam.
Software requirements:
- Web Browser:
The system should be compatible with modern web browsers such as Google
Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.
- Internet Connection:
It is mandatory for a student to have a connection speed of minimum 2 to 5 Mbps
for the student to complete the assessments and topics available on the LMS.
Q 11: Where to Login to access the Self-Paced Online Module SET-A and SET-B to undergo requisite Hours ?
Ans. The student has to visit URL: https://lms.icai.org/login
1. URL: The student will open the URL of their web browser as per the above mentioned URL.
2. Sign in with SSP: Sign in with SSP (Login details)
3. Login with OTP: The student will enter their SRN no. and then they get an option to
4. generate an OTP which will be sent directly to their registered mobile number. Refer below screenshot.
Logout: To logout of the system, the Student has to open their profile and click on the logout button. Refer below screenshot for the same.
- Self-paced online module: As soon as the user logs in to the system, they will be sent to self- paced online modules section where they will be able to view all the sets and the topics within that set by opening it. Refer to below screenshot for reference.
Menu Bar: The Student will be able to navigate through all the tabs available on the LMS as follows:
1. Dashboard: The Student will be able to view their personalized Dashboard and view their progress for the respective sets . refer the below screenshot for the reference.
2. Self-paced online Module: The Student will be able to access all the sets and topics related to the same. For reference, please view the below screenshot.
3. My Learning History: Student will be able to see topic wise learning history For reference view the below screenshot.
My Courses: Student will be able to view all the topics together irrespective of the set that the topics are in. Refer below screenshot.
1. Filters: Student will be able to view topics according to the filter applied.
2. Topics: These are individual topics that the Student can access at any given time.
- Topics: These are individual topics that combine together to form a set and can be accessed through both self-paced online module tab and My courses section.
1. Title of the topic: This is the title of a current topic that the Student is currently accessing.
2. Progress bar: This bar shows the current progress of the topic that the Student is accessing currently.
3. Content: This is the specific content which is part of the topic.
4. Content progress: This shows the Student status of the content.
Q 11: To whom I can send my complaint on any issue relating to accessing the Self-Paced online Modules.
Ans.
For Technical Assistance, Kindly Contact at
Email: helpdeskspom@icai.in
Mobile No: 9689908089 and 7030940882
For Subject specific Query Self-Paced Online Module (SET-A and SET-B):
Download ICAI BoS Mobile App and use Ask Your Query.
