Enrolment deadline is 5th March 2024
Elevate your NED career with the university credit-rated Diploma in Corporate Governance.
£4,395 or $1,248.75 /monthly 
30 hours 
Self-paced Equip yourself with the practical training and strategic ability to excel as a board director. Elevate your governance career with this university credit-rated course.
Limited time offer: Enrol on the diploma today and get the new Professional Certificate in AI Governance for FREE. Limited places available.
University credit-rated. Industry approved. Globally recognised
Enrolment deadline is 5th March 2024
Elevate your NED career with the university credit-rated Diploma in Corporate Governance.
Equip yourself with the practical training and strategic ability to excel as a board director. Elevate your governance career with this university credit-rated course.
Limited time offer: Enrol on the diploma today and get the new Professional Certificate in AI Governance for FREE. Limited places available.
"I'd highly recommend this course to anyone looking to join a board or improve their knowledge."
"An excellent course on which I have learned many corporate governance skills and ideas that I can apply back in my workplace. Highly recommended."
"The lecturers expertise and their supporting resources and tools are invaluable references to help you implement the learnings into your business."
"Very relevant content and perfect for anyone looking to become or is already a board member."
"It has helped me get a different view on managing companies and to see the red flags and ask good questions."
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University credit-rated. Industry approved. Globally recognised.
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|Delivery: Online
Drive performance as a NED and deliver a successful strategy
Expertly designed, practical online non-executive director courses that focus on what you need to succeed in today’s boardroom. No peer approval needed to start learning. No need to be part of an exclusive club. Just a desire to make good governance and the role of the non-executive director a force for good and growth in the world.
Introduction to Corporate Governance
- Build a solid understanding of what corporate governance is, its history and how it benefits organisations around the world.
- Identify the fundamental principles of good governance, its key indicators and the role of leadership in good corporate governance.
- Describe basic governance structures and the relationships between key actors within this structure.
- Explore the global trends of ESG, emerging technology such as AI and diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and how they're influencing corporate governance.
- Understand the relationship between company law, shareholders, the board and the executive, and the governance handbook.
Learning Methods
Learning Outcomes
Best practice insights
Gain real-world insights and apply best practices in corporate governance.
Board simulations
Engage in simulated boardroom scenarios to hone your decision-making skills.
Expert interviews
Learn from governance leaders sharing valuable expertise in exclusive interviews.
Accessible learning platform
Access course materials with ease on our user-friendly, accessible online platform.
Interactive engagement
Expand your knowledge through webinars, masterclasses, and vibrant discussion forums.
Drive performance and deliver a successful strategy
Expertly designed, practical corporate governance training that focuses on what you need to succeed in today’s boardroom. No peer approval needed to start learning. No need to be part of an exclusive club. Just a desire to make good governance a force for good and growth in the world.
- Build a solid understanding of what corporate governance is, its history and how it benefits organisations around the world.
- Identify the fundamental principles of good governance, its key indicators and the role of leadership in good corporate governance.
- Describe basic governance structures and the relationships between key actors within this structure.
- Explore the global trends of ESG, emerging technology such as AI and diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and how they’re influencing corporate governance.
- Understand the relationship between company law, shareholders, the board and the executive, and the governance handbook.
Learning Methods
Learning Outcomes
- Look at the duties and responsibilities of a director to fully understand what’s involved in making a real impact.
- Describe a company director's regulatory obligations, the skills of an ideal director, and the appointment and removal process of a company director.
- Fully understand the critical topics of regulation, the governance code and directors and officers insurance in the context of director liability.
- Explore key aspects of board governance, including nomination processes, onboarding considerations, compensation concerns, best practices, evaluation and succession planning.
Learning Methods
Learning Outcomes
- Learn why the governance structure of every organisation is unique and why that matters.
- Explore the roles (such as the chair, executive directors and non-executive directors), their responsibilities and dynamics among the different members of the board.
- Understand how to structure the governance of your organisation which includes successfully integrating committees and the executive team.
- Identify and start using the right frameworks for successful good governance.
Learning Methods
Learning Outcomes
- Discover the purpose of the governance handbook and what it needs to include to make governance function effectively daily.
- Explore the essential policies that make up a good governance handbook.
- Elevate your knowledge of why reliable and accurate performance reporting, that includes ESG reporting, is critical for directors.
- Get familiar with what best-in-class and user-friendly reporting looks like.
- Discuss how to prepare for and run effective board meetings and have a view of other important meetings such as (AGMs, EGMs, executive meetings etc).
- Learn how technology and AI tools are being used to enhance the reporting process.
Learning Methods
Learning Outcomes
- Discover how the culture of the organisation is shaped by the board and the executive team through good decision making.
- Learn about the power of aligning the culture of the board with the organisation and its strategy.
- Identify ways to influence the company culture so that it adheres to relatable values and ethics.
- Describe toxic board culture and how to navigate these situations on a board.
Learning Methods
Learning Outcomes
- Clearly understand how to use comprehensive tools for strategy development and implementation, including incorporating ESG strategy.
- Explore the different stages of developing an effective strategy.
- Learn how to implement a strategy that is realistic and achievable.
- Be confident in challenging the strategy where it’s needed.
Learning Methods
Learning Outcomes
- Be competent in interpreting financial statements presented to the board.
- Examine how to ask the right questions so that your critique of the financial statements is thorough.
- Explore the challenges and resolutions for organisations in difficult financial positions.
- Clearly understand the intersection of ESG investing and financial decision-making.
Learning Methods
Learning Outcomes
- Learn the fundamentals of risk and the role of the board in mitigating potential risk.
- Determine what is an appropriate risk response for the board and what is an appropriate risk appetite for the board to have.
- Gain a firm understanding of crisis and reputation management, risk culture, cyber, AI and how to manage ESG risks.
- Be able to provide proper oversight of risk by knowing how to identify emerging trends.
Learning Methods
Learning Outcomes
- Discover why good practices are needed around the ongoing evaluation of the board’s performance, individual directors, and the CEO.
- Learn how to initiate and implement an evaluation of the board internally and how to set up an external evaluation.
- Identify tools, including AI, to carry out evaluations of the board, individual directors and the CEO.
Learning Methods
Learning Outcomes
- Learn how to carefully plan your career move to becoming a NED.
- Identify ways to promote your personal brand through networking and becoming more visible within your peer network.
- Discover how to prepare for interviews and how to carry out detailed research of organisations you may consider working with.
Learning Methods
Learning Outcomes
- You need to complete two online assessments to achieve your Diploma in Corporate Governance qualification.
- Each assessment is 90 minutes long.
- Assessment 1 takes place after module 5 and includes 75 multiple-choice style questions.
- Assessment 2 takes place after module 10 and includes 75 multiple-choice style questions.
- You can complete each assessment at a time that suits you.
Best practice insights
Board simulations
Expert interviews
Accessible learning platform
Interactive engagement
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Testimonials
What our alumni say
Andrew Madden
Head of Training at Carmichael
"I liked the detail of the course content... and the opportunity to work at my own pace and in my own time. It has given me greater confidence in carrying out my own duties and working with client organisations."
Lara Zibners Lohr
Co-Founder, Calla Lily Clinical Care
"The curriculum is constantly updated based on recent developments, policies and regulations... and I like the fact that AI was emphasised throughout the curriculum." "Since completing the course, I gained my first non-executive director role and have been offered another one."
Brenda Pennell
Managing Director at BiD Capital Partners
"I felt that I was stuck at my level, and unable to climb further. Since completing the Diploma in Corporate Governance I have been offered a CEO role."
Stefan Steinhardt
Non-Executive Director and Advisory Board Member
"As CFO and CEO, I faced several recurring challenges that highlighted the critical need for strong governance frameworks. The programme's emphasis on global standards and robust risk management frameworks equipped me with tools to enhance governance across diverse industries."
Marjaana Peeters
Strategic finance leader @ Shell
"I can now speak confidently about governance issues and feel equipped to take on the Chair role of our board. The ability to be flexible and complete the work on my own time was a necessity."
Ilona Anderson
Corporate Director of Clinical Research at MED-EL
"I really enjoyed the interactive way of studying. In particular, using a case study of a company throughout the course helped to bring everything to life. It was a great visual, interactive way to help learning that I really enjoyed. I now use the skills I learned within my team."
Cassie Wilkinson
Founder / Fashion Business Consultant
"As this was my first board role, I was eager to learn more about the dynamics of being part of a board and the governance structures that support it. Completing this course has greatly enhanced my governance and ESG knowledge, providing a deeper understanding of strategic decision-making."
Lindsay Mackenzie
Instructional Designer
"It has given me a credible foundation of knowledge to rely on when advancing strategies for operationalising reputation management. The course material was offered virtually while still providing engagement with real participants from all over the world."
Olivia Caughey
Administrative Coordinator
"I’m now able to identify when a board is not practising good corporate governance and following my evaluation, I’m able to relay areas that need to be improved and how this can be done effectively."
Francis Kamulegeya
Non Executive Director
"The case study series in all modules, with the real-life practical situations and simulations, stood out to me. The other elements that I found very useful and able to apply straightaway in my current role as a director/board member were the modules on Culture, Governance Architecture and Strategy"
Alberto Gonzalez del Solar
Non Executive Director
"The course completed my knowledge, broadened my governance toolkit, gave me practical tools to implement in my future board roles and enhanced my little exposure to ESG."
Leo Kirby
Managing Director
"Completing this course has led to securing more roles and I have taken on additional responsibilities in existing roles in strategy, capital allocation and ESG."
Invest in your future with a comprehensive and valuable Diploma in Corporate Governance
Programme support
Meet our expert speakers
You’ll be taught by world-class corporate governance experts who have one sole purpose: to educate a new generation of corporate leaders to be a force for good.
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Ruth is a key member of the Secretariat Team at Centrica plc. Her experience is in UK and international corporate governance practices.
Stefan is a seasoned board and governance advisor, scholar and lecturer with a focus on board dynamics.
Loretto is a former CEO with non-executive experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and medical devices sector across private, subsidiary, state and non-profit boards.
Robert is CEO Zurich of China Europe International Business School where he teaches on the topics of leadership and financial leadership.
Elmarie is a specialist in financial risk and regulation with international experience of diverse cultures.
Bob Semple has more than 40 years’ business experience working as an accountant, auditor and management consultant.
Anne Marie is a Partner at Board Excellence and a leading non-executive director and board chair.
Sean, Chartered Accountant and Assistant Professor in Accountancy at University College Dublin.
Hedwige is Chair of European Women on Boards and is a Member of G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council.
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Starting your non-executive director course is clear and straightforward.
Enrol on the Diploma in Corporate Governance and receive a 25% discount on Corporate Governance Institute Premium Membership. Being part of this community enhances your learning support with access to:
Enrol on the Diploma in Corporate Governance and receive a 25% discount on Corporate Governance Institute Premium Membership.
Masterclasses
Webinars
Networking
Practical toolkits
Resources
Governance experts
Meet our learning support team
Our friendly and welcoming learning support team are here to help you at every stage of your learning experience.
Listening in order to understand are two qualities Aishwarya believes elevate the quality of your learner support. She uses these qualities daily in her interactions with our community of learners.
Guiding you through your learning experience and identifying ways to overcome any challenges come naturally to Amal. She is committed to seeing you achieve your qualification.
Building an exceptional learning environment is at the heart of everything Aayushi does. As Head of Operations, her mission is to ensure you feel fully supported throughout your learning experience.
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