Faq

General FAQs

How can I register for a course?

There are three ways to register for a course:

1. Courses & Seminars Limited (“C&S”) website (ie online registration) – First select the course you would like to register on the C&S website.  Then click “Add to cart” on the right side of the course page and proceed accordingly.  Note: Only C&S members can enrol online.

2. Download form – You can download the form located on the respective course page of the C&S’ website. Once the form has been completed, please either:

a) Mail the completed registration form to our Head Office at Unit 1303, Man Shun Building, 20 Chi Kian Street, To Kwa wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong; OR

b) Email the scanned completed registration form to registration@courses-seminars.com.

3. Marketing pamphlet – You can complete the registration form provided in our periodic marketing pamphlet.  Once the form has been completed, please either:

a) Mail the completed registration form to our Head Office at Unit 1303, Man Shun Building, 20 Chi Kian Street, To Kwa wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong; OR

b) Email the scanned completed registration form to registration@courses-seminars.com

If you would like to receive C&S’ period marketing pamphlets, please let us know via email at crm@courses-seminars.com.

Note: C&S’ periodic marketing email also provides details of the specific upcoming courses and you can download the registration form on the course webpage (or enrol online) by clicking the link in the email.  If you would like to be on the email distribution list, please let us know via email at crm@courses-seminars.com.

How do I become a C&S member?

You can become a C&S member by registering HERE.  Typically, online registrations are applicable only for C&S member.  Currently, a 10% discount will be offered for online registration.

How do I know if my registration has been accepted?

Once C&S has received your registration form, a seat for the respective course will be provisionally reserved for you.  The seat will be confirmed upon receipt of your payment for the course.  Upon receipt of your payment a Confirmation and Official Receipt email will be sent to you.  You will need to bring the Confirmation and Official Receipt email at the time of the course in order to be allowed into the course.

Those that have not submitted the payment before the commencement of the course can only attend the course on a case-by-case basis.

What if a course is already fully booked upon submission of registration form?

If a course is nearly full or full, a notification will be shown on C&S’ website.

Note:  For a course that is nearly full, please submit the payment after/at the same time of your registration submission, in order to confirm your seat.

If a course is full upon receipt of your registration form, C&S will notify you by email that you have been put on the course waiting list, and will notify you immediately if there is a cancellation before the course (in the order which C&S has received the registration forms).

If you have already submitted the payment via PayPal or direct transfer, C&S will send you a Hold Fee in which the fee can be applied towards another CPD / CPT course, executive course or inhouse conference that will be held within the next 6 months (extended to the last day of that month).

If C&S received your registration form and your cheque payment when the course has already been fully booked, C&S will not deposit the cheque and will confirm with you by email whether you are fine for C&S to void the cheque.

What if a course has been cancelled or postponed (with the new date to be determined later)?

C&S will notify you by email, followed by a phone call, with regards to the cancellation or postponement  (with the new date to be determined later).

If you have already submitted the payment via PayPal or direct transfer, you may obtain a refund or you can apply the fee towards another CPD / CPT course, executive course or inhouse conference that will be held within the next 6 months (extended to the last day of that month).

If C&S received your registration form and your cheque payment when the course has already been cancelled, C&S will not deposit the cheque and will confirm with you by email whether you are fine for C&S to void the cheque.

What if a course has been rescheduled?

C&S will notify you by email, followed by a phone call, with regards to the rescheduled date.

If you have already submitted the payment via PayPal or direct transfer, and you cannot attend the rescheduled course, C&S will send you a Hold Fee in which the fee can be applied towards another CPD / CPT course, executive course or inhouse conference that will be held within the next 6 months (extended to the last day of that month).

If C&S received your registration form and your cheque payment when the course has already been cancelled, C&S will not deposit the cheque and will confirm with you by email whether you are fine for C&S to void the cheque.

How can I obtain information on C&S' upcoming courses?

Details of upcoming courses can be found on C&S’ website, C&S’ periodic marketing email, and marketing pamphlets. If you have not received C&S’ periodic marketing email, and/or marketing pamphlets, and would like to be on the marketing email and/or marketing pamphlet distribution list, please let us know via email at

Details of an upcoming course can be found on C&S’ website, C&S’ periodic marketing email, and marketing pamphlets. If you have not received C&S’ periodic marketing email, and/or marketing pamphlets, and would like to be on the marketing email and/or marketing pamphlet distribution list, please let us know via email at crm@courses-seminars.com.

What methods of payment does C&S accept?

There are three payment methods:

  1. By PayPal:  This is only applicable for online registration (and at the time when you register online).  When you register online, C&S website will provide details on payment submission.
  2. By Direct Transfer:   Please transfer the payment amount to our account at HSBC:

Bank: HSBC, Hong Kong
Branch: Harcourt Road
Account Name: Courses & Seminars Limited
Account No: 102-437431-001
SWIFT: HSBC HK HHH KH

Please note that all the bank charges are borne by the remitter.

Once the direct transfer is done, then please send supporting bank document evidencing the direct deposit to Registration@courses-seminars.com.

  1. By Cheque:  Please make the cheque payable to Courses & Seminars Limited and mail it to our Head Office at Unit 1303, Man Shun Building, 20 Chi Kian Street, To Kwa wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong

How do I cancel my course?

Please refer to point 4 of the Registration Conditions (“For CPD / CPT courses” section) HERE for various conditions of course cancellation and treatment of payment.

Can I cancel a course and get a full refund?

Course fees are not refundable.  For more details, please refer to point 4 of the Registration Conditions (“For CPD / CPT courses” section) HERE.

I just completed a course. When will I receive my certificate of attendance? What do I do if I don't receive it?

The course fees included the issuing of a certificate of attendance.

e-Certificate of Attendance for a course will be issued to you upon completion of the respective course, as well as receipt of payment for the course.  If you wish C&S to mail you the Certificate of Attendance, please note that there will be an administrative charge of HK$100.

If you have submitted payment for the course, but did not receive the e-Certificate of Attendance a week after course completion, please send an email to crm@courses-seminars.com.

Executive Courses / Inhouse Training and Conferences FAQs

What are Executive Courses?

Executive courses are dedicated to provide practical and comprehensive training to our delegates by designing in-depth and detailed courses with practical case studies, exercises and interactive discussions.

Can I cancel an executive course / inhouse conference and get a full refund ?

If notification is received by C&S in writing 7 days or more before the executive course / conference commences, (a) where course / conference fees have not been paid, then registration will be cancelled; and (b) where course / conference fees have been paid, the fees can be refunded upon request OR be applied towards another CPD/CPT course, executive course or inhouse conference that will be held within  the next 6 months (extended to the last day of that month).  Please note that you will need to register for the new course / executive course / conference in the usual manner prior to attending the new course / executive course / conference.

For more details and with regards to notification in writing less than 7 days, please refer to point 5 of the Registration Conditions (“For Executive  Courses / Inhouse Conferences” section) HERE.

Can I cancel a hotel conference and get a full refund?

If notification is received by C&S in writing 14 days or more before the conference commences, (a) where conference fees have not been paid, then registration will be cancelled subject to a HK$300 handling charge per delegate; and (b) where conference fees have been paid, the 100% of the fees can be refunded upon request (less HK$300 handling charge per delegate) OR be applied towards another CPD/CPT course, executive course or conference that will be held within the next 6 months (extended to the last day of that month).  Please note that you will need to register for the new course / executive course / conference in the usual manner prior to attending the new course / executive course / conference.

For more details and with regards to notification in writing less than 14 days, please refer to point 5 of the Registration Conditions (“For Hotel Conferences” section) HERE.

Accreditations FAQs

CPD LAW: What is CPD Law?

CPD Law refers to the Continuing Professional Development requirements established by the Law Society of Hong Kong (and some other jurisdictions). The Law Society of Hong Kong requires that a solicitor and a trainee solicitor must accumulate 15 CPD accreditation points in each CPD practice year. Generally, 1 CPD point will be awarded to 1 hour of lecture (excluding breaks) for courses, seminars and conferences in lecture style. For details on the CPD requirements of other jurisdictions you are encouraged to consult the relevant regulatory authority for more information.

As an accredited provider of The Law Society of Hong Kong, all of our courses are officially accredited by the Society. Kindly note that starting from the 1st November 2008, Law Society members are no longer required to scan their membership cards to record course attendance. However, please remember to update your training records.

Please also note that the Law Society has revised the attendance policy with effect from November 2008, a practitioner should not claim any CPD points if he is absent (excluding scheduled breaks) for more than 10 minutes for a course of less than 3 hours or for more than 30 minutes for a course of 3 hours or more in duration.

If you arrive late and leave early in the same course, the grace period or partial award of CPD points will not apply. In such case, no CPD points will be awarded for that course.

CPT SFC: What is CPT SFC?

CPT SFC is the “Continuous Professional Training” programme for licencees under the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (“SFC”). All licencees registered under the SFC are required to obtain 5 CPT hours fro each of their licence by the end of each year. Please refer to the Guidelines on Continuous Professional Training of the SFC.

CPT SFC: How do I obtain CPT hours from courses organized by Courses & Seminars Limited?

Our courses can fulfill CPT requirements. The SFC has advised that although formal endorsement will not be given for the training we provide, it does not mean that the training programmes we organize do not meet the CPT purpose. You should note that your employer, as the corporate licencee of your SFC registration, is responsible for determining whether our courses or any training course satisfy CPT requirements i.e. that the training you receive are of appropriate standard and relevance to your maintaining and enhancing the technical knowledge and professional expertise. Please check with your employer before registering our courses. Any documentary evidence such as certificates of attendance should be kept for a minimum of 3 years and the SFC may request you/your company to provide same for supporting your CPT activities.

Courses & Seminars Limited does not warrant that the attendance of our courses would automatically be recognized by the SFC as fulfilling your CPT requirements.

You may refer to the SFC (www.sfc.hk) for more details.

CE IFPHK: What is CE IFPHK

CE IFPHK is the “Continuing Education” requirements for members of Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong (“IFPHK”). All Certified Financial Planners (“CFP”) registered under IFPHK are required to obtain 15 CE credits every year. Please refer to IFPHK (www.ifphk.org) for more details.

CE IFPHK: How do I obtain CE credits from courses organized by Courses & Seminars Limited for CE IFPHK purposes?

Courses which marked “CE IFPHK” are formally accredited by IFPHK. Please note that you will need to attend the WHOLE course in order to obtain the CE IFPHK credits. Please make sure that you sign in and sign out as evidence of attendance. Any documentary evidence such as certificates of attendance should be kept for a minimum of 2 years and the IFPHK may request you/your company to provide same for supporting your CE activities. Please refer to IFPHK for more details.

CPD ACCOUNTANTS: What is CPD Accountants?

CPD Accountants is the “Continuing Professional Development” programme for members of Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“HKICPA”).  Please refer to HKICPA (www.hkicpa.org.hk) for more details.

CPD ACCOUNTANTS: How do I obtain CPD hours from course organized by Courses & Seminars Limited for Accountants purpose?

As HKICPA approve / accredit all courses which are accredited by The Law Society of Hong Kong, our courses should qualify for CPD points of HKICPA.  Please make sure that you sign in and sign out as evidence of attendance.  You may be required to submit any documentary evidence such as certificates of attendance upon request from HKICPA.

CPD DIRECTORS: What is CPD Directors?

CPD Directors is the “Continuing Professional Development” programme for members of The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (“HKIoD”).  Please refer to HKIoD (www.hkiod.com) for more details.