Advanced Certificate in Corporate Governance

You’ve built the experience. Now build the qualification that reflects it.

The Advanced Certificate in Corporate Governance is the Level 6 qualification for established governance professionals who want to deepen their expertise, sharpen their board-level influence and fast-track their route to Chartered status.

You know how boards work. You understand governance frameworks. You’ve navigated complex regulatory environments and supported senior decision-makers under pressure.

But at the level you’re operating — or the level you’re aiming for — instinct and experience aren’t enough on their own. The Advanced Certificate gives you the theoretical depth, legal rigour and strategic perspective to match your ambition.

This is the qualification that takes governance professionals from competent to exceptional.

What you get

Level 6 Certificate — equivalent to the final year of an undergraduate degree
Registration, assessment and certification fees included
Digital syllabus, study materials and full study texts
CGIUKI student membership throughout your course
MyCG portal — past papers, mark schemes and study resources
Access to a professional community of practice
Eligibility for CGIUKI Affiliated membership on completion
A bypass module on the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme

One simple price

£1,950

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Why take the governance path?

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.

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%.]

Global opportunities

Our globally recognised qualification will open up a world of career options

The beauty of the fast track route is it's global relevance, recognition and portability. The qualification belongs to you, not your organisation or current role, allowing you to explore career opportunities in a range of sectors, countries and industries. The modules covered by the fast track route, alongside your existing knowledge, skills and qualifications, ensure your experience is applicable across a range of sectors and markets.

Tina's story

Find out how our Sector Qualification helped Tina progress in her career

Member Story : Tina Rosenow

Advanced Certificate in Corporate Governance (Level 6)