Pillar Two Award: Comprehensive Online Course
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The CIOT Pillar Two Award
8-Module Online Exam Preparation Program — Start Learning Today
Designed and taught by Dr. Svetlin Krastanov, PhD, ADIT
Enroll anytime · Instant access · Study at your own pace
Pillar Two is live. Qualified experts are scarce. The time to start is now.
Pillar Two is now active in over 100 jurisdictions. Thousands of MNE groups are preparing their GloBE filings. Yet certified specialists remain extremely rare — and employers are paying a premium to find them.
The CIOT Pillar Two Award is the leading professional qualification in this space. This program gives you the most structured, exam-aligned preparation available — and positions you as one of the few who can demonstrate certified expertise.
This comprehensive 8-module online course — taught by Dr. Svetlin Krastanov (PhD, ADIT) — provides everything you need to pass the CIOT Pillar Two Award and become an in-demand specialist in the world's most rapidly evolving area of international tax.
The full course is ready and available today. Enroll whenever you're ready, get instant access to all materials, and study around your job and your own schedule.
Tax Academy Online is a CIOT-recognized provider of the Pillar Two Award ADIT courses, officially listed on the Chartered Institute of Taxation's website.
📊 The Pillar Two Opportunity
- 🌍 100+ jurisdictions implementing the GloBE rules
- 💼 Thousands of MNEs now within scope
- ⏰ Major GloBE filing deadlines now in force
- 💰 Significant salary premiums for qualified specialists
- 🎯 A genuine first-mover advantage for early adopters
There has never been a better moment to become an internationally recognized Pillar Two expert.
🚀 How It Works
- Enroll today — secure your place in seconds.
- Get instant access — all 8 modules, 50+ video lessons, case studies, assignments and mock exams unlock immediately.
- Study at your pace — complete in as little as 8 weeks at an intensive pace, or take your time across a full 12 months of access.
- Get exam-ready — finish with mock exams, examiner-style model answers and a proven exam strategy.
No fixed start date. No waiting for a cohort. You begin the moment you enroll.
🎯 Aim for the Next Exam Sitting
The Pillar Two Award is examined by the CIOT on fixed dates each year in June and December. To give yourself the strongest preparation, simply align your start with the sitting you're targeting.
Exam entry is made directly with the CIOT — we'll guide you on the registration deadlines for your chosen sitting.
Course Snapshot
Format 8 self-paced online modules Access 12 months from the day you enroll Start Immediate — begin the moment you join Time commitment ~8–12 hours/week (≈100 hours total) Instructor Dr. Svetlin Krastanov, PhD, ADIT Content 50+ video lessons Practice 21+ case studies, 7 assignments, 3 mock exams Support Email access to the instructional team Outcome Full preparation for the CIOT Pillar Two Award Delivery 100% online, global access Investment €1,300
🎯 Your Transformation - in as Little as 8 Weeks
Follow the recommended 8-week pace, or take it slower across your 12 months of access. Either way, here's where you'll land.
Before:
- Uncertain applying GloBE rules
- Confused by OECD guidance
- Unsure how IIR / UTPR / QDMTT mechanics fit together
- Lacking exam technique
- Not yet competitive for Pillar Two specialist roles
After:
- ✔️ Confidently apply every GloBE rule
- ✔️ Calculate top-up tax and ETR accurately
- ✔️ Advise clients or employers on Pillar Two
- ✔️ Read the OECD Commentary with expert-level clarity
- ✔️ Approach the CIOT exam with a proven strategy
- ✔️ Position yourself as a scarce, certified expert
What You Get
- 50+ structured video lessons
- 21+ real-world case studies
- 7 weekly assignments
- 7 graded quizzes
- 3 full-length mock exams
- Exam strategy and technique training
- Certificate of Completion
- 12-month, 24/7 access from the day you enroll
How Feedback Works
To deliver the highest value to every student studying on their own schedule, feedback is provided on a rolling basis — submit when you're ready, no need to wait for a group.
Assignments (7 total): Detailed Model Answers
- Each assignment comes with a thorough model answer
- Compare your attempt against exactly what examiners expect
- Immediate, consistent learning — available the moment you finish
Mock Exams (3 total): Personalized Feedback Where It Matters Most
- Mock Exam 1: fully reviewed with personalized written feedback, returned within a few working days of submission
- Mock Exams 2 & 3: detailed model answers plus a common-mistakes analysis
This approach mirrors best practices used in ADIT, CTA, CFA, ACCA and major exam-prep programs worldwide — you get personalized analysis on full exam performance, exactly where it makes the biggest difference.
🎓 Learn from a Proven Expert
Dr. Svetlin Krastanov, PhD, ADIT
- 18+ years in international taxation
- ADIT-qualified with deep CIOT exam expertise
- PhD in tax law with a Pillar Two specialization
- Author and lecturer with global teaching experience
- Has trained 500+ professionals across 50+ countries
- Known for clarity, technical depth, and exam-focused guidance
"Dr. Krastanov is an exceptional lecturer. His explanations, structure, and feedback were critical to my exam success." — Agata, Dublin
⭐ Student Results
"Well-structured, clear, incredibly effective. The mock exams and detailed feedback built my confidence. I passed on my first attempt." — Ani M.
"Assignments and mock exams were invaluable. Feedback showed exactly how to improve exam technique. I highly recommend this course." — Agata
📖 Flexible Learning Designed for Busy Tax Professionals
Study entirely on your schedule:
- Begin the day you enroll — no fixed start, no cohort to wait for
- Complete in ~8 weeks at an intensive pace, or progress slowly across your 12 months
- Pause and resume anytime during your access period
- Ideal for professionals balancing work, travel and deadlines
- Perfect for advisers, in-house teams, government officials, ADIT candidates and corporate tax staff
You remain fully supported throughout your entire access period.
📘 8-Module Syllabus Overview
Module 1: Scope of the GloBE Rules MNE groups in scope, revenue thresholds, UPE, excluded entities.
Module 2: Charging Provisions (IIR & UTPR) IIR application, UTPR ordering rules, top-up tax allocation.
Module 3: GloBE Income or Loss Financial accounts, adjustments, PEs, flow-through entities.
Module 4: Adjusted Covered Taxes Covered taxes, deferred tax, loss election, post-filing adjustments.
Module 5: ETR & Top-Up Tax Jurisdictional ETR, SBIE, de minimis, minority entities, QDMTT.
Module 6: Restructurings, Administration & Transition Rules Mergers/demergers, safe harbours, GIR, transitional rules.
Module 7: STTR & Inclusive Framework Policies STTR design, Multilateral Convention, governance, domestic alignment.
Module 8: Exam Preparation & Mock Exams 3 mock exams, examiner-style model answers, exam technique, time management.
💼 Who Should Enroll?
Perfect for:
- International tax advisers
- Big 4 and mid-tier tax professionals
- In-house tax teams at MNEs
- Government officials
- ADIT candidates
- Transfer pricing professionals expanding into broader tax
- Career changers entering international taxation
No prior Pillar Two knowledge required.
🏆 The Pillar Two Award Advantage
- 🌍 Globally recognised CIOT credential
- 📈 Accelerated career advancement
- 💼 Immediate practical application
- 🎯 Verified specialist credibility
- 🔗 Access to a growing network of Pillar Two professionals
- 💰 Premium compensation potential
Demand is exploding — supply of qualified specialists remains extremely limited.
💶 Course Investment
€1,300
Included:
- 12 months access from the day you enroll
- 50+ video lessons
- 21+ case studies
- 7 assignments (with model answers)
- 7 quizzes
- 3 mock exams
- Personalized feedback on Mock Exam 1
- Detailed model answers for all assignments & mock exams
- Exam strategy training
- Certificate of completion
- Email support from the instructional team
Payment Options:
- Credit/Debit card: secure payment via credit or debit card — click "Enroll Now" and register
- Bank transfer: prefer to pay by bank transfer? Email us at office@taxacademyonline.com and we'll arrange it.
🎓 Learn. Master. Certify. Excel.
Become a certified Pillar Two specialist — and stand out in a global shortage of experts.
Your future as a Pillar Two expert begins today.
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Your Instructor
Meet Dr. Svetlin Krastanov - an accomplished tax adviser and esteemed lecturer boasting more than 18 years of unparalleled experience in tax consulting. As the founder and owner of Tax Academy Ltd, an organization specializing in tax training and consulting, Dr. Krastanov's expertise is globally recognized.
With a rich professional journey spanning a decade at industry giants PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Ernst & Young (EY), Dr. Krastanov has provided strategic advice on intricate tax issues to an array of companies from diverse countries, including some of the world's largest multinational enterprises.
In addition to his consulting prowess, Dr. Krastanov has made significant contributions to the world of academia. He has delivered lectures on advanced tax concepts in multiple countries, offering a rare blend of practical insights and theoretical depth. His authoritative voice extends beyond the classroom, with his taxation publications featured in esteemed international journals.
Dr. Krastanov earned his PhD with a pioneering thesis on tax policy within the tourism industry in 2010. His quest for knowledge and excellence led him to achieve the Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT), awarded by the Chartered Institute of Taxation, UK. Additionally, he holds the distinction of being a Project Management Professional (PMP), certified by the Project Management Institute, US.
As an educator, consultant, and visionary in the realm of taxation, Dr. Krastanov brings an unparalleled wealth of knowledge to every learner seeking to master the intricacies of taxation.