Essential Corporate Governance

Good governance drives better decision making, unlocks business growth, reduces risk and ensures organisations are fit for the future. Bad governance increases the risk of reputational damage, financial losses, or corporate failure.

This course leads on from our ‘Introduction to Corporate Governance’ training course and looks in more detail at the role of boards in delivering good governance, the UK regulatory landscape and key responsibilities for directors.

The programme blends detailed technical information with practical guidance on compliance and best practice. A basic understanding of boards and corporate governance is assumed.

Who is this course for:

Anyone seeking to apply corporate governance principles in their organisation. This could include:

• Staff with responsibility for supporting the board
• Junior company secretarial or compliance staff
• Lawyers, accountants, and other professionals with governance-related responsibilities
• Senior managers and aspiring managers
• Directors and Chairs.

This training course is focused on corporate governance in listed and private companies, however the principles covered are relevant to all sectors, including listed and private companies, charities, the public sector, and the NHS.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, you will understand:

1. The Corporate Governance Code, and its development in the UK
2. Key themes in regulation affecting corporate governance
3. The evolving role of the board
4. The role of directors in setting good corporate behaviour
5. Current challenges for companies around corporate reporting
6. Why boards must engage with issues around diversity, transparency and succession planning.

You will also receive:

• A delegate pack containing comprehensive course notes and presentation slides
• A certificate to show you have attended the course
• 6 hours credit towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 6 months complimentary professional subscription of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland. This includes a subscription to G+C Magazine as well as access to briefings, discounts and our knowledge base.

People who take this course often go on to book:

• Directors and their Duties
• Risk Management
• Optimising the structure and composition of boards and committees

Useful CGI Resources:

• Corporate governance unlocked
• Corporate governance handbook, 4th edition
• A wealth of further information and guidance on governance practices can be found on CGI’s website.

Competency framework:

This course aligns to CGI’s competency framework: Emerging/Established
Use the competency framework to identify your strengths and areas for improvement in governance.