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Advanced Professional Certificate in Technology and Governance for boards
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Develop the critical knowledge and strategic insight to lead effectively in the digital era. Accelerate your career with a technology and governance certification.
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Why Take This Course?
As board responsibilities grow, directors must lead with strategic clarity and cultural insight. This course explores the key factors that influence board dynamics, ethical leadership, and organisational resilience
Culture
Shape a values-driven environment that supports accountability, collaboration, and ethical decision-making
Influence
Gain the confidence to guide complex discussions and contribute meaningfully to boardroom outcomes
Impact
Future-proof your contribution by aligning governance practices with long-term organisational health
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Governance Architecture
Define the key components of an effective corporate governance structure.
Understand the responsibilities and expectations of directors in various governance contexts.
Evaluate how governance frameworks can support technological innovation and strategic oversight.
Identify common governance challenges and how they can be addressed through architecture design.
Foundations of AI Governance
Gain a foundational understanding of AI technologies and how they are applied in business settings.
Learn how AI can be leveraged to enhance organisational efficiency, make data-driven decisions and improve operations across various industries.
Recognise the ethical, regulatory and operational risks that come with AI, such as bias, discrimination and data security concerns
Understand the board’s responsibility in setting the strategic direction for AI initiatives and ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term objectives.
Implementing AI Governance in Practice
Learn how to create and oversee a governance framework that aligns with organisational values and regulatory requirements
Gain expertise in risk management strategies that address technical, ethical and regulatory challenges associated with AI adoption.
Understand how to effectively monitor the performance of AI systems as a board member, ensuring they meet ethical standards, regulatory requirements and business goals
Learn the importance of ongoing education for board members and executives to stay informed about evolving AI technologies and regulations.
Digital Transformation for Directors
Understand what digital transformation means for modern organisations. what digital transformation means for modern organisations.
Identify the board’s role in digital strategy and execution.
Evaluate digital maturity and transformation roadmaps.
Challenge and guide digital innovation efforts from a governance standpoint.
Cybersecurity for Directors
Understand the evolving cyber threat landscape and its implications for governance.
Recognise the board’s responsibilities in cybersecurity oversight.
Assess cyber risk management frameworks and incident response planning.
Integrate cybersecurity into enterprise risk governance and board reporting.
Module 1: Governance Architecture
Define the key components of an effective corporate governance structure.
Understand the responsibilities and expectations of directors in various governance contexts.
Evaluate how governance frameworks can support technological innovation and strategic oversight.
Identify common governance challenges and how they can be addressed through architecture design.
Module 2: Foundations of AI Governance
Gain a foundational understanding of AI technologies and how they are applied in business settings.
Learn how AI can be leveraged to enhance organisational efficiency, make data-driven decisions and improve operations across various industries.
Recognise the ethical, regulatory and operational risks that come with AI, such as bias, discrimination and data security concerns
Understand the board’s responsibility in setting the strategic direction for AI initiatives and ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term objectives.
Module 3: Implementing AI Governance in Practice
Learn how to create and oversee a governance framework that aligns with organisational values and regulatory requirements
Gain expertise in risk management strategies that address technical, ethical and regulatory challenges associated with AI adoption.
Understand how to effectively monitor the performance of AI systems as a board member, ensuring they meet ethical standards, regulatory requirements and business goals
Learn the importance of ongoing education for board members and executives to stay informed about evolving AI technologies and regulations.
Module 4: Digital Transformation for Directors
Understand what digital transformation means for modern organisations. what digital transformation means for modern organisations.
Identify the board’s role in digital strategy and execution.
Evaluate digital maturity and transformation roadmaps.
Challenge and guide digital innovation efforts from a governance standpoint.
Module 5: Cybersecurity for Directors
Understand the evolving cyber threat landscape and its implications for governance.
Recognise the board’s responsibilities in cybersecurity oversight.
Assess cyber risk management frameworks and incident response planning.
Integrate cybersecurity into enterprise risk governance and board reporting.
Learning Methods
Case Studies
Apply theoretical learning to practical scenarios through case-based challenges that simulate board-level decision-making
Expert Speaker Videos
Learn from global finance & risk experts through structured, high-quality recorded webinars tailored to each module
Discussion Groups
Engage in guided peer discussions to share insights and perspectives on key governance topics
Interactive Q&A Videos
Dive into engaging Q&A sessions embedded in video format, allowing for dynamic learning from real boardroom experience
Knowledge Check
Test your understanding with short quizzes at the end of each module to reinforce key concepts
Course Materials
Access a rich library of toolkits, templates, articles, and reports to deepen your knowledge and support real-world application
Taught by Expert Speakers
You'll learn from leading financial governance experts, including board directors, advisors, and academics with decades of global experience. Their focus is to equip you with the insight, frameworks, and leadership mindset needed to navigate complex governance challenges with confidence.
Earn an industry-recognised board director certification through practical, applied training designed to elevate your impact at board level.
Stefan Peij
Founder and managing director of the Governance University
Stefan is founder and managing director of the Governance University, a training institution for non-executive directors and company secretaries, established in the Netherlands. He is an experienced researcher, teacher, boardroom consultant and board member.
Rob Farrel
Lecturer, Speaker & Non-Executive Director
Robert is on a mission to improve digital transformation globally by developing the next generation of leaders. He is a lecturer, trainer and speaker specializing in Digital Transformation. Robert has delivered training to audiences including Google, HubSpot, Citibank, DocuSign, Amplexor and many more. He holds a postgraduate diploma in digital transformation, a masters in strategic management and several digital marketing certifications.
Bob Semple
Chartered Director, Chartered Accountant and experienced Director
Bob Semple has more than 40 years’ business experience working as an accountant, auditor and management consultant. For 36 years, he worked in PricewaterhouseCoopers where, most recently, he was partner responsible for governance and risk management services. He now works as a director and as an independent consultant – specialising in governance, risk management and board effectiveness reviews. Bob is a science graduate, a Chartered Accountant, a Chartered Director and a Certified Psychometric Evaluator.
Eoghan Daly
Partner, Cyber Security Services at BDO Ireland
Eoghan is a Director with BDO and leads the firm’s cybersecurity work. His experience includes helping organisations to improve their approach to the identification, assessment and management of cybersecurity risks. His experience includes working with organisations in Mining, Education, Pensions, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Government, and Not-for-Profit sectors. He is a board member of the Royal Society of Public Health’s Food Special Interest Group.
All our courses have been designed and created by highly qualified and expert practitioners in their field. In this technology governance certification, you will access the latest thinking and practical methodologies used by the world’s most admired boards. You will learn through a mix of real life case studies, expert video interviews, reading material, quizzes and assessments.
All our courses are aimed at: Existing directors who want to strengthen their boardroom skills and insights Aspiring directors who want to upskill and secure a boardroom role Leaders or managers who want to become experts in corporate governance, ESG or one of the many related aspects of governance Advisors to the board who need a robust understanding of the many aspects of corporate governance Investors who need to fully understand corporate governance and ESG Our experienced team of education advisors can provide a detailed overview of our board effectiveness course offerings and help you choose the right technology governance certification for your goals. Book a call today.
Yes. However, all our courses are delivered in English, so you need to be proficient in English to get the most out of your advanced board effectiveness course. You’re not required to submit any qualifications or certifications related to your level of proficiency in English.
Once you’re enrolled on an online technology governance course, you’ll receive a welcome email with information about getting started, including your login details to the learning platform. The learning platform contains all your delegate information, learning materials and assessment information for your self-paced technology governance training.
From the moment you show interest in one of our courses and/or membership, up until you finish your technology governance leadership certificate, we will be with you at every stage. We’ll help you understand our courses and membership offering, how to get started, and answer any queries you may have along the way. Our teams are very supportive and always there to help you. If you need support choosing a certification or while you’re taking an online board technology governance course, please feel free to email us at [email protected] and we will do our best to help you.
Each of our courses includes an assessment element. For the Advanced Professional Certificate courses, there are five assessments. You need to pass these assessments to receive your technology governance certification. You’ll complete your assessments online, at a time that suits you, using our assessment platform. Once you enrol on a course, you’ll receive detailed instructions on how and when you’re eligible to attempt your assessments. The technology governance certificate assessment questions are based on the course materials. You will be well prepared to take the assessments once you’ve familiarised yourself with the content. They have been created to last no more than 90 minutes each and usually take the format of multiple choice style questions.
