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Specialised Learning explained In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Jag Dhaliwal learns the importance of Specialised Learning as part of the updated ACA qualification.
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In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Jag Dhaliwal learns the importance of Specialised Learning as part of the updated ACA qualification.

This episode covers:

  • How Specialised Learning will help futureproof your career.
  • The different types of courses available on the Specialised Learning platform.
  • Engaging with your employer around their expectations of Specialised Learning.
  • How much, and guidance over when, Specialised Learning must be completed.

Jag is joined in the studio by Andrea Cook, ICAEW Director of Specialised and Lifelong Learning; and Sarah Milsom, Senior Manager at Albert Goodman.

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Host

Jag Dhaliwal

Guests

  • Andrea Cook, Director, Specialised and Lifelong Learning, ICAEW
  • Sarah Milsom, Senior Manager, Albert Goodman

Episode first published: 17 September 2025
Podcast recorded: 30 June 2025

All views expressed on this podcast are those of the contributors and don’t necessarily reflect those of ICAEW or its members.

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