Frequently Asked Questions
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- For the Diploma in Corporate Governance there are three assessments
- For the Certified ESG Professional & Certified Company Secretary Professional there are two assessments
- For professional certificate & certificate courses there is one assessment
You need to pass all assessments to receive your qualification. In the case of the diplomas, this qualification is university accredited.
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 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.
- You become a delegate when you enrol on one of our diploma, professional certificate or certificate courses. As a delegate you get access to all the learning materials and assessments for your course. If you successfully complete your course, you’ll become a qualified delegate of the institute.
- You become a member when you join the Corporate Governance Institute’s membership community. As a member you get access to a network of global experts, masterclasses, hundreds of recorded webinars hosted by us and many other benefits.
Membership is available for 12 months and you can renew it at the end of the 12 months. Members don’t have access to any learning materials for the diplomas or certificates but they do get discounted rates on courses.
In addition to webinars, if you become a member of the institute you’ll be able to access many benefits that will help progress your leadership or boardroom career. For example, members can attend regular masterclasses with global governance experts which take an in-depth look at real world governance matters. Masterclasses also include an invaluable opportunity to network with peers and experts which is a great way to progress your career.
For a full list of membership benefits and how to become a member, have a look at the membership page.
If your organisation is paying for your course, please contact our sales team by emailing [email protected].
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If you’ve paid a deposit for a course, it is non-refundable. If you pay a deposit and you’re unable to take the course at the specified time, you can transfer your deposit to the next available course for the same price.
Please review our Terms and Conditions for more details on refunds and cancellations.
We don’t offer any scholarships or discounts. If you’d like to discuss payment options, please talk to our sales team by booking a call.
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 a highly practical and interactive experience that includes expert teachings from practitioners in corporate governance.
This means the programmes have been reviewed at university level and confirmed to meet the standards associated with FHEQ Level 5.
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 Corporate Governance enables existing or potential directors to ask about their specific duties and responsibilities as a director under company law in any common law country.
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.”
We designed this diploma to demystify and define what it means to be a company director and a boardroom leader. You will learn best boardroom practices from company directors who share their experiences and knowledge. The case studies are real-world, practical and full of insights. Your resulting qualification is globally recognised.
This diploma is ideal for the next generation of leaders who wish to make a positive impact at the highest levels of organisations around the world.
Please contact us to discuss your options.
Meet our faculty members.
Our staff, tutors and courses have been thoroughly vetted and are continually monitored by the university to ensure that we are meeting the highest standards possible.
These experts were carefully selected to represent a variety of skill sets, ethnicities, gender and race. The speakers have a range of experience including corporate governance, partners in law, vice presidents of companies and lecturers at business schools, such as Wharton. They have years of academic as well as industry experience.
Meet our faculty members.
The case studies are real-world, practical and full of insights. Your resulting certification is globally recognised.
TThis diploma is ideal for leaders who wish to make a positive impact in their organisation, society and the environment.
Our staff, tutors and courses have been thoroughly vetted and are continually monitored by the university to ensure that we are meeting the highest standards possible.
These experts were carefully selected to represent a variety of skill sets, ethnicities, gender and race. The speakers have a range of experience including corporate governance, partners in law, vice presidents of companies and lecturers at business schools, such as Wharton. They have years of academic as well as industry experience.
Meet our faculty members.
The case studies are real-world, practical and full of insights. Your resulting certification is globally recognised.
This diploma is ideal for leaders who wish to make a positive impact in their organisation, society and the environment.
You have six months access to your course material from the date you enrol.
- For the Diploma in Corporate Governance there are three assessments
- For the Certified ESG Professional & Certified Company Secretary Professional there are two assessments
- For professional certificate & certificate courses there is one assessment
You need to pass all assessments to receive your qualification. In the case of the diplomas, this qualification is university credit-rated.
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 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.
Each assessment takes 90 minutes to complete for diplomas and certificates.
- For certificates, once you have submitted your assessment, the result will appear on your screen immediately. You will also receive an email with your result.
- For the Diploma in Corporate Governance, the result will appear on your screen immediately after you submit assessments 1 and 2. The results for assessment 3 (final assessment) need to go through an additional check by our university partners before they can be published.
- For the Certified ESG Professional, the result will appear on your screen immediately after you submit assessment 1. The results for assessment 2 (final assessment) need to go through an additional check by our university partners before they can be published.
You will receive more information about your assessment results and how they will be shared with you once you enrol on your course. If you have additional questions about assessments, you can contact the learning support team by emailing [email protected].
This will depend on the course you are doing.
- For certificates, once you have submitted your assessment, the result will appear on your screen immediately. You will also receive an email with your result.
- For the Diploma in Corporate Governance, the result will appear on your screen immediately after you submit assessments 1 and 2. The results for assessment 3 (final assessment) need to go through an additional check by our university partners before they can be published.
- For the Certified ESG Professional, the result will appear on your screen immediately after you submit assessment 1. The results for assessment 2 (final assessment) need to go through an additional check by our university partners before they can be published.
You will receive more information about your assessment results and how they will be shared with you once you enrol on your course. If you have additional questions about assessments, you can contact the learning support team by emailing [email protected].
If you fail your assessments, you have the option to resit them. There is a fee to resit each assessment. Full details of the fees and process are available on request from the learning support team by emailing [email protected].
If you’re not happy with your assessment grade and want to appeal it, you can do so. Please note that all appeal requests are subject to a fee. Full details of the appeals process are available on request by emailing [email protected].
If you require an extension, the first extension to the diploma and assessments will be free, and will be for three months from the due date of your assessments. Any further extension will be charged. A maximum of three extensions will be allowed. Extension requests will be reviewed by the learning support team and you will be notified of the decision. You can email [email protected] for full details on extensions.
If you’re unable to complete your diploma assessments, you won’t receive your qualification. However, you can request a Certificate of Attendanceif you’ve completed all your modules. Full details of this process are available on request from the learning support team by emailing [email protected].
You can pay for a diploma, professional certificate or certificate course by selecting ”Enrol Now” on the relevant course page. For diplomas, you can pay in full or talk to us about our instalment plans.
If your organisation is paying for your course, please contact our sales team by emailing [email protected]. They’ll let you know what you need to do.
You can view all our courses on the Courses page.
When you purchase a course or membership from us, you have 14 days from the day you make the payment, to cancel your purchase. You will need to cancel in writing by sending an email to[email protected]. In the case of digital content, this 14-day period only applies where course material has not been accessed.
If you’ve paid a deposit for a course, it is non-refundable. If you pay a deposit and you’re unable to take the course at the specified time, you can transfer your deposit to the next available course for the same price.
Please review our Terms and Conditions for more details on refunds and cancellations.
Yes, your employer can pay for the course. If your employer is paying for your course, please contact our sales team by emailing [email protected]. They’ll let you know what you need to do.
You can view all our courses on the Courses page.
Yes, we offer plans in case you would like to pay for your course in instalments. You can pay the price of the program in 4 instalments over a 4 month period.
Here is an example for the instalment payment schedule for Diploma in Corporate Governance.
Yes, VAT is included in the price of the course. The price that you see on our website for the course of your choice is the final price you would pay for the course. There are no other hidden charges.
Each professional certificate has two assessments. You need to pass both assessments to receive your professional certificate.
You’ll complete your assessment(s) online, at a time that suits you, using our assessment platform. Once you enrol in a course, you’ll receive detailed instructions on how and when you’re eligible to attempt your assessment(s).
The assessment(s) questions are based on the course materials. You will be well prepared to take the assessment once you’ve familiarised yourself with the content. The assessment lasts no more than 60 minutes and takes the format of multiple choice style questions.
Learn more about our membership plans here.
The cost of our Director’s Membership plan is €595, billed annually.
The cost of our Essential’s Membership plan is €395, billed annually.
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For more information on what networking opportunities are available to you please see our membership page.
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