Advanced Certificate in Corporate Governance Course

CGIUKI’s internationally recognised qualification provides delegates with the knowledge and skills needed to advise decision-making authorities on governance-related issues affecting private, voluntary and public sector organisations.

This is a Level 6 (graduate-level) qualification, it will enable you to interpret the frameworks underlying corporate governance law to support the development of good governance practices and effective stakeholder dialogue throughout your organisation, whilst being aware of legal obligations and best practice.

Course overview

The course covers the following topics:

  • General principles of corporate governance

  • Legal and regulatory aspects of corporate governance

  • Codes of and reports on corporate governance
  • Application of governance rules and principles
  • Role of the company secretary

  • The board of directors/board of governors

  • Remuneration of directors and senior executives
  • Reporting to shareholders and external audit
  • Relations with shareholders
  • Risk management and internal control; and
  • Corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

Assessment of the course is via a three hour exam, taken in June or November.

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