Welcome to the only chartered professional body dedicated to
supporting governance professionals.
The Institute has launched a series of training programmes and a new accreditation service to lift the standard for board performance reviews. Our Code of Practice supports organisations in board evaluation.
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The CGIUKI Awards ceremony is the largest event of its kind in the UK and the highlight of the governance social calendar. The 2023 Awards ceremony took place on Monday 20 November at the InterContinental London Park Lane.
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Chartership illustrates that you are qualified to work in governance and that you have the relevant work experience to put your understanding into practice. Find out how today.
Achieve Chartered Status
Our qualifications are recognised worldwide for their depth and status with successful students typically become Chartered or Affiliated members of the Institute. Find out more about our qualifications.
Qualifications & Training Courses
Our upcoming events
At every stage of your career, we offer a variety of events to support your professional development in corporate governance and sector specific governance. Expect contributions from experts and guest speakers, all whilst networking with peers.
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Upcoming training and events
Content and Resources
Assuring world class standards in governance, we provide the governance professional community with the latest content across a range of formats.
Our regular magazine for members and subscribers. Get access to the leading digital magazine for people in governance, risk and compliance.
Our podcast series bringing you debate and discussion with industry leaders and future thinkers around the latest issues affecting the governance profession.
As the leading authority on governance and company secretarial practice, we comment on the governance issues of the day.
The latest from thought leaders in the profession and members just like you. From the Chancellors Budget to tackling greenwashing from a governance perspective.
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Be part of our international governance community and benefit from our guidance and support no matter what level of membership.
Meet your local network
Upon joining us, you will be welcomed to your local branch.
We have around 25 branches and regions across UK, the Crown Dependencies, Ireland, the Caribbean, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, Mauritius and Southern Asia.
Each branch offers:
- Quality professional development events, often with a regional focus
- Networking opportunities for members to connect and share ideas
- Connections with local employers, universities and education providers.