Practical Training in a business environment or in an approved sector for a period of three years could be undertaken while sitting the exams or after completion of the whole or part of the exam as per the training guidelines issued by the Council.  The following sectors will be recognized for undertaking practical training:

• Manufacturing Industry
  
  
• Commerce and Trade
  
  
• Banking, Finance and Insurance
  
  
• Education
  
  
• Auditing
  
  
• Plantations
  
  
• Government Ministries, Departments, State Corporations, Statutory Boards
  
  
• Agriculture, Fisheries, Construction and Mining
  
  
• Transportation, Community & Utility Services
  
  
• Services (Hotels, Hospitals, NGO's)
  
  
• Management Consultancy
  
  
• Information Technology, Software