The Certified Chief of Staff® program from the Chief of Staff Association (CSA) costs approximately 1,850 USD for the self-study Core Competency Programme, which corresponds to approximately 20,000 Swedish kronor depending on the exchange rate. The program includes 50–60 hours of instruction and includes access to digital resources, practical templates, and a global network. For those who wish to participate in the CSA’s exclusive programs at Harvard, Oxford, or SDA Bocconi, significantly higher costs apply, often several thousand dollars per program. In addition to the course fee, membership in the CSA is required, which entails additional costs. The certification is an investment that can yield returns in the form of international recognition and networking, but is not a requirement for the Swedish labor market.