Overview
In an era of rapid digital transformation and evolving regulatory demands, the role of company secretarial support staff is more critical than ever. Are you equipped with the essential knowledge, digital skills, and practical techniques to confidently support your organisation's governance and compliance functions? This revamped course provides a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to company secretarial practice, empowering you to become an indispensable asset in today's corporate environment
Course purpose:
To equip company secretarial support staff with a thorough understanding of foundational company law, essential compliance requirements, and modern administrative practices. The course aims to empower participants to confidently assist with statutory obligations, manage corporate records digitally, and provide effective support to boards, committees, and company secretaries in a dynamic regulatory landscape.
No prior knowledge is assumed for this governance training course.
Course costs (ex VAT)
Non-member - £755
Professional subscriber - £680
Member - £605
A discount is available for registered charities, please email [email protected].
For any related enquiries please contact us at [email protected], or call us at +44 (0)20 7580 4741
Post-Course Action
Participants will be encouraged to:
• Apply modern company secretarial practices and digital tools in their daily work
• Review current company secretarial processes within their organisation for efficiency improvements
• Utilise the provided resources and the complimentary CGI subscription to stay updated on regulatory changes and best practices
• Engage in continuous professional development to enhance their expertise in corporate governance and compliance
Who is this course for:
This course is ideal for individuals supporting company secretarial, governance, executive, or board functions, including:
- Company secretarial assistants and administrators
- Executive assistants and PAs who support directors or company secretaries
- Junior legal or compliance professionals entering the company secretarial field
- Office managers or administrative staff with company secretarial responsibilities
- Anyone seeking a foundational and updated understanding of company secretarial practice
This course is relevant across all sectors (listed and private companies, charities, public sector, and the NHS).
Learning outcomes
By the end of the day, you will understand:
- Understand the fundamental principles of company law and the corporate structure
- Articulate the evolving role and key responsibilities of the company secretariat in a modern context
- Confidently manage statutory registers and Companies House filings, including digital processes
- Provide effective administrative support for board and shareholder meetings, including virtual/hybrid setups
- Recognise the basic duties and liabilities of company directors
- Identify and apply modern tools and best practices for efficient company secretarial operations
- Understand the importance of data security and confidentiality in company secretarial work
You will also receive:
- Comprehensive course notes and presentation slides
- A practical digital toolkit checklist for company secretarial support
- Glossary (with description) of common company secretarial documents (e.g., minutes, resolutions)
- Resource list for further reading on modern governance and digital tools
- Certificate of 6 hours CPD attendance
- 6 months complimentary professional subscription of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland
Testimonials
"A perfect level for me and a great overview of the role of the company secretary."
"Easy to follow, clear, precise and interesting."
People who take this course often go on to book:
Useful CGI Resources:
A wealth of further information and guidance on governance practices can be found in our Resources.
Competency framework
This course aligns to CGI’s competency framework: Entry/Emerging
Use the competency framework to identify your strengths and areas for improvement in governance.
Programme
- What is a company?
- Limited liability
- Management and ownership
- How a company works
- Sources of law
- Status, powers, role and duties of the company secretary
- Company secretarial department
- How companies raise capital
- Types of shares
- Debentures and loan stock and loans
- The role of the stock exchange
- Buying and selling shares
- Share transfers
- Filing forms at Companies House
- Keeping the statutory registers
- Minute books
- Accounts
- Directors' service contracts
- The role, duties and liabilities of directors
- Appointment and removal
- Executive and non-executive directors
- Board meetings and committees of the board
- Organising an annual general meeting
- Notice
- Resolutions
- Voting
- Minutes
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