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Governance for a better world

We are the only globally recognised chartered professional body for governance professionals. 

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Qualifications & Training

Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme

Become a Chartered Secretary or Chartered Governance Professional. This qualification is for governance professionals, company secretaries, and individuals from law or finance transferring to governance roles.
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Subsidiary Governance Conference 2025

This year, the Chartered Governance Institute’s Subsidiary Governance Conference is back to explore the evolving landscape currently impacting parent and subsidiary companies. By investigating a range of geopolitical, economic, legal and regulatory issues, this event aims to better equip participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate these complex governance challenges.
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Governance North 2025

The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland are delighted to return this year with the Governance North conference to Manchester on 7 October 2025.
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Championing good governance

Our resources are designed to help you champion best practice in governance. Additional resources, templates and tools are available to subscribers and members.
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Learning and Networking in our Community

Whether you are looking to start your career in governance, top up your skills, or network with other professionals, there is plenty on offer for you to explore.

Our qualifications are recognised worldwide for their depth and status. Successful students typically become Chartered or Affiliated members of the Institute, with all the benefits these memberships entail.

Whether you to want brush up on your knowledge and skills, network with peers and add to your CPD, we run sessions on a variety of topics and in a variety of formats, with contributions from experts and guest speakers across the governance community.

CGI Training is here to equip professionals and organisations with the skills and tools to perform good governance and make better decisions.

All Institute members and students have access to a branch or region as a benefit of membership. Subscribers and members of the public are also welcome to participate in their local branch or regional events and activities.

What is Governance?

Governance underpins the entire management of an organisation — whether it’s a business, charity, or public service provider.

Governance frameworks identify who can make decisions, who has the authority to act on behalf of the organisation, and who is accountable for behaviour and performance.

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Learn more about our Qualifications

We’ve been assuring world class standards of governance since 1891 

As a lifelong learning partner, we help governance professionals achieve their goals, providing recognition, community and the voice of our membership. 

Our members achieve recognition, advance their careers, commit to their continuing professional development, uphold a code of conduct and ethics and are at the forefront of the governance industry. 

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