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  • University credit-rated University validated

    Our diploma is validated by leading universities, ensuring academic rigour and recognition.

  • Taught by world-class faculty Taught by world-class faculty

    Learn from experienced professionals and renowned academics in the field of corporate governance.

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    Recognised for excellence in education and training in corporate governance & ESG.

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    Join a network of over 2,500 professionals who have advanced their careers with us.

  • Flexible, self-paced learning Flexible, self-paced learning

    Study online at your own pace, balancing education with your professional and personal commitments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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The Certified Company Secretary Professional course has been designed so you can learn at your own pace, in your own time, and wherever you want. This 100% online, self-paced company secretary course and our accessible learning platform give you complete flexibility to create your own learning schedule based on your time availability.

You can access all course materials through the learning platform. You have six months’ access to your course materials and assessment from the time you enrol.

The Certified Company Secretary Professional course is broken into 10 modules which take 30 hours to complete. This does not include the supplementary research, study, and assessments delegates choose to do. While additional research is not mandatory, we strongly encourage you to engage in this research as it provides additional context to further your understanding of the subject.

This is a fully self-paced, online company secretary course. You can access all course materials through the learning platform. You have six months access to your course materials and assessment from the time you enrol.

The course is highly practical and includes expert teachings from practitioners in global corporate governance and company secretary education.

As a global company secretary certification, the course will cover the key principles of company law in common law countries. These countries include Ireland, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Canada (excluding Quebec), Singapore, Hong Kong and the United States. The Diploma in Company Secretary Governance enables existing or potential company secretaries to ask about their specific duties and responsibilities under company law in any common law country.

Yes. While CPD is usually applied by your own awarding body, the Certified Company Secretary Professional should qualify for CPD recognition. As an example, the Law Society of Ireland (the regulatory body for solicitors in Ireland) states: “To qualify as CPD, the education\training must relate to law, management and professional development skills or regulatory matters and must be intended to develop the solicitor in his\her professional knowledge, skills and abilities. CPD credit may be claimed for actual time spent in training, minus registration\break times. Please ensure that the attending solicitors retain suitable proof of CPD (e.g. Certificate of Attendance), as it is required in all instances for solicitors to be credited with CPD.”

Yes, definitely. We designed this certification to demystify and define what it means to be a company secretary. You will learn best practices from company secretaries and directors who share their experiences and knowledge. The case studies are real-world, practical, and full of insights. Your resulting company secretary qualification is globally recognised. This diploma is ideal for the next generation of company secretaries who wish to make a positive impact at the highest levels of organisations around the world.

You’ll be taught by world-class company secretary experts who have one sole purpose: to equip you with real-world boardroom skills and strategic board training.

You have six months to complete and submit your assessments from the date you enrol in the Diploma in Company Secretary Practice.

You have six months to complete and submit your assessments from the date you enrol in the company secretary course.

When you successfully complete the Certified Company Secretary Professional, you can use the post nominals DipCompSec on your digital signature and LinkedIn profile.
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