Enhance your career as a director. Develop the practical knowledge, insight and global mindset to be a great board director.
Discover the Diploma in Corporate Governance
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€3,950 / £3,350
Designed and delivered by directors and governance professionals for directors.
Join a diverse network of senior executives and directors to exchange ideas and experiences.
Learn what you need to succeed as non-executive director
Understand the duties, liabilities and responsibilities of being a director.
Learn how a board operates and gain practical experience to be a successful board member.
This diploma is ideal for senior executives who need to understand how boards work.
How would you like to take your diploma?
Membership included with your Diploma
As a delegate of the Diploma in Corporate Governance, we provide you with unlimited access to the Corporate Governance Institute Membership programme (for six months), where you can network, connect, interact with and learn from your peers. You also get access to a range of templates and documents that are required boardroom materials. You will be in the company of the global leaders, a group of experienced senior executives and directors. As a member, you have access to exclusive content as well as upcoming boardroom and non-executive roles.
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Feedback
Thank you for creating this Diploma. It is a much-needed service. Other Diplomas like this are unobtainable for many because of the cost. To be honest, having reviewed the other Diplomas, you have the best lecturers. I networked with some great people doing this Diploma. You really are going to make a difference in the business landscape. I certainly recommend this course.
Declan Cahill
MBSI Programme Director
The purpose, content and tone of the Diploma from the Corporate Governance Institute are compelling. The Diploma has really brought to life my understanding of how governance works. I deal with the boards of various companies, and the Diploma gave me whole new insights and a refreshed reference framework for what I do. It sharpens how I approach the work I do on their behalf. Thanks for such a rich opportunity.
Patrick O’Meara
Owner P Woods & Associates
This was an excellent course. The materials were well designed and fully supported the first class Tutorials and presenters throughout. I have no hesitation in recommending this course to those seeking to enhance their understanding of Corporate Governance, and of the nature of working in Boards.
John Gillies
Trustee
Why this Diploma in Corporate Governance
Do you want to think like a director? Do you want to increase and improve your ability to drive sustainable value? Have confidence in your future and take the Diploma in Corporate Governance.
Accredited
Receive a global, formal, accredited qualification in corporate governance. Currently, less than 0.5% of company directors have a formal qualification in corporate governance.
Practical
This Diploma is designed by directors who understand the essential practical skills required to develop the mindset to become an influential, effective board member.
Opportunities
Become part of an elite group of senior leaders, acquire a board position, enhance your career options and connect with a diverse group of directors from around the world.
Setting the Standard in Corporate Governance Education & Certification
What you will learn
This Diploma in Corporate Governance is university credit-rated and validated by our Governance Advisory Council. Our comprehensive syllabus enables you to learn what you need to know to become a successful company director.
Introduction to corporate governance
Gain a clear understanding of the world of corporate governance, the principles which underpin it, global trends and the role it plays in contemporary business.
Governance architecture
Learn that the governance structure of every organisation is unique, given its heritage and culture and how to build a best practice governance structure.
The company director
You will learn about the duties and responsibilities to be a competent director with the appropriate mindset to make a real impact in the boardroom.
Corporate culture
This module explains the importance of aligning the culture of the board with the organisation and its strategy and how to influence company culture.
The Governance Handbook
The Board Governance Handbook is the document that defines an organisation roles, policies, procedures and other basic board documentation.
Effective reporting
This module clearly explains, in detail, the information and supporting processes that directors require to perform their role and how they relate to effective reporting.
Strategy
This module will help you to understand the tools used, the strategy development and implementation processes and the board’s role.
Financial matters
This module will help to interpret the financial statements that you will have to master as a director and help you ask the right questions.
Risk management
This module ensures that you, as a director, can provide the proper oversight of risk in the organisation and ask intelligent questions.
Evaluating performance
This module clearly explains how to initiate and implement evaluations of the board, directors, and CEO on either an internal or external basis.
The non-executive director
This module will help you formulate a systematic approach to your career plan to become or progress as a director or non-executive director.
Multiple-choice assessment
Candidates are required to complete three online assessments based on the programme modules. These will take approximately six hours in total.
Learn with us
We have designed the best possible learning experience for you, bringing together some of the leading boardroom practitioners with global experience. Our syllabus is both modern and unrivalled. Your learning methods include
Learn best practice from recorded sessions delivered by company directors, who will share their experiences and learnings with you. The case studies are real-world, which you can bring into your world.
In addition to the videos and case studies, we deliver world-class leadership and governance webinars to our members and learners. These Lunch & Learn sessions detail many real-world challenges that you can learn from.
This programme is completely structured to maximise your learning outcomes, with full support from both peers and lecturers.
Learning Outcomes
You will have a clear understanding of how boards function and the format of effective board meetings.
You will understand how the various committees operate and how they enhance the effectiveness of a board.
You will be familiar with the skills and expertise that a board director needs to know to do their job effectively.
We will provide you with the tools, templates and confidence you need to make an impact in the boardroom.
We will introduce you to different reporting tools that will be useful to you as a director.
You will be introduced to the ongoing and changing ethical issues and apply them to a modern board.
You will clearly understand the nature and effect of culture on an organisation and how you can influence and shape it.
You will be in a stronger position to evaluate any risks facing an organisation and how to mitigate these risks.
We will provide you with the skills to evaluate a board, for instance, if you are thinking of joining one.