These short courses at SOAS look interesting:
http://www.cefims.ac.uk/cgi-bin/programmes.cgi?func=programme&id=10Known as 'Individual Professional Awards' the courses (which are assessed by written work and an exam) can stand on their own or count towards a future postgraduate programme. Ideal for testing the water for further studies, including distance learning. There are various PFM courses, including 'Financial Reporting (IPSAS)'.
It would be good to hear from anyone who has direct experience of what'son offer.
