Training courses

One-day training for every CoSec and governance professional at every stage of your career.

CGIUKI one-day training can help you get the skills and qualifications you need to take the next step in your career. We also offer a wide range of cost-effective and high-quality training courses that can be delivered bespoke and in-house to your organisation. They can be held online or in-person.

If you can't find the information you need on this page, just contact us on [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 7580 4741

***NEW for summer 2026***

We're looking for up to 12 experienced, C-suite governance professionals to help us pilot our brand new Executive Board Secretary programme.

We want our Executive Board Secretary Programme to become the premier residential programme curated for experienced governance professionals and Company Secretaries.

Our upcoming courses

CGI qualifications and courses can help you get the skills and qualifications you need to take the next step in your career. Courses running imminently are tiled below. 

CGI UK&I Modern Governance
Training Course

Transforming Boardroom Culture: Strategic Leadership, Governance & Inclusion

In today’s complex landscape, boards are under increasing pressure to not only meet legal obligations but to lead with integrity, inclusivity, and vision. This one-day workshop challenges senior leaders to reimagine the boardroom as a driver of equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EEDI) - not as a checkbox, but as a strategic advantage.
Training Course
Virtual Training
Diversity, equity and inclusion
CPD
Boardroom Dynamics
Leadership
Diversity and inclusion
Boardroom Dynamics
CGI UK&I Board And Directors
Training Course

GRAD 2 – AI Discussions in the Boardroom: Masterclass

This masterclass explores the current "noise" around AI and how to sift through emotion and opinion and arrive at a foundational approach to AI for the whole board. It explores how to work with board members around the framing of AI, have AI on the agenda and develop a robust approach to AI reporting across the business.
Training Course
Virtual Training
Technology and AI
Boards and committees
CPD
CGI UK&I Fundamentals
Training Course

Essential Charity Governance

An essential insight into the principles and practices of charity governance.
Charity
Not for profit
Training Course
CPD
Virtual Training
CGI UK&I Practical Skills
Training Course

Effective Minute Taking

A one day virtual or face-to-face course on effective minute taking that offers a toolkit of skills which will boost your confidence in the writing and presenting of accurate minutes.
Minute Taking
Professional development
Training Course
CPD
Virtual Training
In Person
CGI UK&I Fundamentals
Training Course

Board & Committees – how to build an effective governance framework

Learn how boards and committees should be structured and who should sit on them.
15 September 2025
Boardroom Dynamics
Boards and committees
Professional development
Training Course
CPD
Virtual Training
CGI UK&I Board And Directors
Training Course

GRAD 3 – Deploying AI in the Secretariat: Masterclass

What are the pitfalls of deploying AI when it comes to privacy, security, IP and discoverability? This masterclass allows company secretaries and Board members to do a deep dive into AI, when looking at ways to use AI to innovate within the secretariat.
Training Course
Virtual Training
Technology and AI
Boards and committees
CPD
CGI UK&I Practical Skills
Training Course

Effective Minute Taking (Dublin, Ireland)

This interactive course provides practical guidance on how to overcome most problems faced by minute takers and to achieve accurate minute taking.
19 August 2025
Irish Region
In Person
Minute Taking
Professional Development
Training Course
CPD
Branch
CGI UK&I Board And Directors
Workshop

Charity Chairing Workshop

This virtual workshop is designed for the Chairs of charity Boards, and/ or Board-level Committees. The workshop focuses not just on the practical side of chairing, but also in understanding the human dynamics and behaviours that can support Chairs in developing their unique approach to role modelling and leading an effective and impactful Board. Course costs (ex VAT) Non-member - £159 Professional subscriber - £140  Member - £125
Not for profit
Charity
Boards and committees

Which one-day training course is right for you?

1.  Foundations of governance

Start here if you’re new to governance

"I was especially impressed by the experience and knowledge of the trainer and by the balance between theory and practice in the course content."

★★★★★

Essential Corporate Governance delegate

2.  Practical governance skills

Hands‑on skills for everyday governance tasks

"The trainer was excellent. He had a wonderful and patient temperament and was extremely knowledgeable. I learnt so many new techniques despite taking minutes for over 15 years and the trainer proved to be a positive enabler. Would strongly recommend this course"

★★★★★

Advanced Minute Taking delegate

3.  The governance professional

Deepen your understanding of governance roles and responsibilities

"Very informative and well delivered. Just enough depth of each subject.

★★★★★

The Role of the Company Secretary delegate

4.  Specialist themes

Explore modern governance challenges and specialist areas.

5.  Leadership and boardroom excellence

For those progressing into senior governance, director, or chair roles

Excellent course in which there's excellent application of theory into practices through the presentation of industry's best practices!

★★★★★

Introduction to Board Reviews delegate 

Evening classes

For those who cannot attend during the day

 

Meet our tutors

Our tutors are the very best of the governance profession, with expertise in everything from the basic skills every new governance professional needs, to the strategic nous expected of every C-suite CoSec, director and board member.

And don't forget... CGIUKI members get money off

Our training courses are open to CGIUKI members or anyone interested in governance. Discounts are offered for members and professional subscribers.

Interested?

If you have any questions about our virtual or in-person training courses, call us on +44 207 580 4741 or email using the button below
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