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Leadership Chartered route · direct assessment
CSL - Chartered Converged Security Leader (Direct Chartered Route)
Full CSL certificate programme delivered via Direct Chartered Assessment for experienced leaders (15+ years). 20 GCSB Academic Credits · 200 Indicative Learning Hours · MCSL (Chartered Member) on award. Portfolio and panel assessment via CSI's partner portal.
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Overview
The CSL develops leadership and governance implementation capability across security leadership, governance implementation, cross-domain management, organisational resilience, regulatory strategy, crisis leadership, security culture and transformation management.
Who it's for
- Heads of security running integrated functions
- Chartered leaders preparing for CCSO
- Resilience, OT and physical security leaders
- Experienced leaders entering via the Executive Entry / RPL routes
Learning outcomes
- Translate converged policy into enterprise reality
- Lead cross-domain security operations end to end
- Command converged crisis response and recovery
- Build and sustain a converged security culture
Assessment & Award
Direct CSL assessment via CSI's partner portal. Portfolio of evidence, executive assessment interview and panel review. Minimum 15 years professional experience with 5+ years leadership responsibility. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applied where appropriate.
Delivery format
200 Indicative Learning Hours · Direct assessment route · Portfolio submission + panel review via partner exam portal
Prerequisite
Minimum 15 years senior security leadership experience; evidence of governance implementation and cross-functional management. All candidates subject to CSI Certification & Standards Committee review.
Validity & CPD
Active certification · Annual CPD 20 hours
Membership grade on award
MCSL - Chartered Member, Converged Security Institute
Qualification value
20 GCSB Academic Credits · 200 Indicative Learning Hours
Competencies developed
Security LeadershipGovernance ImplementationCross-Domain ManagementOrganisational ResilienceRegulatory StrategyCrisis LeadershipSecurity CultureTransformation Management
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Active standing requires 20 CPD hours per 12-month cycle.
Partner exam portal
Chartered direct assessment
Direct chartered assessment for experienced leaders. Panel review via the CSI exam engine; portfolio uploads from your dashboard.
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Assessment preview
CSL - Converged Security Leadership (Governance, Leadership & Accountability)
Questions
30
Total points
125
Time limit
3 hours
Pass mark
70%
25 multiple-choice · 0 true-false · 5 essay · up to 2 attempts
Included study materials
CSL Official Study Guide - Converged Security Leadership
PDF · 44 pages · Aligned with CSF-STRAT and the GCSB standards (Version 2.0, effective 13 October 2026) · Unlocks with your exam after enrolment
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- Chapter 1: Foundations of Converged Security Governance
- Chapter 2: Governance Structures, Charters and Decision Rights
- Chapter 3: Executive Accountability and the Chief Converged Security Officer
- Chapter 4: Board Oversight and Risk Appetite
- Chapter 5: Escalation, Dispute Resolution and Governance Reporting
- Chapter 6: Metrics, KPIs and Governance Maturity
- Chapter 7: Governance Culture, Stakeholder Engagement and Change
- Chapter 8: Governance Transformation Strategy and Case Study Practice
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Independently accredited
CSI is accredited by the Global Converged Security Board
GCSB Training Partner:CSCE GCSB-AP-2026-005CSP GCSB-AP-2026-006CSL GCSB-AP-2026-007CCSO GCSB-AP-2026-008PGDCSL GCSB-AP-2026-009
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