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Sector Qualification

Certificate in Sports Governance

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This is the essential governance qualification for sport and physical activity organisations.

Our Certificate in Sports Governance helps you build the governance expertise needed to support your organisation, strengthen decision-making and drive long-term success.

Sports organisations operate in an increasingly demanding governance environment. National governing bodies, Active Partnerships and grassroots clubs all face growing expectations around accountability, transparency and effective leadership.

Designed to be practical and accessible, it provides a strong foundation in sports governance for organisations of all sizes. Whether you're already contributing to governance in a paid or voluntary role, or looking to move into sports governance and stand out from other candidates, this qualification gives you the knowledge and confidence to make an impact.

What you get

  • Level 4 Certificate, equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree
  • Registration, exam and certification fees all included
  • Digital syllabus, study materials and full course text
  • Live webinars with world-class faculty, all recorded
  • Access to online learning platform with peer discussion forums
  • CGIUKI student membership throughout your course
  • MyCG portal access — past papers and mark schemes
  • A professional community of practice
  • Eligibility for CGIUKI Affiliated membership on completion

One simple price

£1,500

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Bursary

We’re proud to offer free places on the Certificate in Sports Governance via a bursary scheme from the Sports Governance Academy (SGA), our partnership with Sport England, UK Sport, sportscotland, Sport Wales and Sport Northern Ireland.

Access to bursary places is prioritised for those who would otherwise be unable to undertake the Certificate due to lack of financial resources.

Applications for the bursary close on Friday 11 September. For more information, please visit the SGA website.

Why take the governance path?

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Career progression

As a trusted governance professional, or company secretary, you will have the fast route to the boardroom.
Chartered Secretaries are high-ranking professionals with a broad-base of skills unique among the profession. Trained in corporate law, finance, accounting, governance and business strategy, they lead the conversation around the conduct of business, governance and compliance. With this wealth of experience, and aided by the fast track route, qualified chartered secretaries can expect rapid career progression, with salary increases as your expertise matures.
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Earning potential

Company secretaries earn up to £200,000*
Salaries vary depending on job role and organisation type, but qualified company secretaries and governance professionals can expect to see their earnings increase as their experience and qualifications progress - the fast track route gets you on that ladder sooner. [*Average salary estimate of a company secretary in the United Kingdom according to BWW based on data collected directly from 900 anonymous employees. Comprises average basic salary between £100-200k plus average bonus of 10-50%.]
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Increased employment opportunities

Our sector-specific qualification gives you knowledge you can carry through your career
The beauty of these sector qualifications are that they dive into the particular challenges faced by your sector. The modules you cover, alongside your existing knowledge, skills and qualifications, ensure your experience is applicable across a range of organisations within your sector.

Andrew's Story

Find out how the Certificate in Sports Governance helped Andrew strengthen his governance expertise and build confidence in supporting sports organisations.
Member Story : Andrew Murray
Andrew Murray

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