What is Governance?

Governance underpins the entire management of an organisation — whether it’s a business, charity, or public service provider.

Governance frameworks identify who can make decisions, who has the authority to act on behalf of the organisation, and who is accountable for behaviour and performance.

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Championing good governance

Our resources are designed to help you champion best practice in governance. Additional resources, templates and tools are available to subscribers and members.
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Qualifications & Training

Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme

Become a Chartered Secretary or Chartered Governance Professional. This qualification is for governance professionals, company secretaries, and individuals from law or finance transferring to governance roles.
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Governance Jersey 2027

Governance Jersey will be back on March 18 2027, at the Radisson Blu Waterfront hotel. This is the must-attend event for governance professionals on the island, offering delegates valuable insights from expert speakers on current hot topics, along with ample networking opportunities.
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Governance Ireland Conference 2027

SAVE THE DATE - The annual Governance Ireland Conference will take place on 22 April 2027 in Dublin, at the stylish Royal Dublin Convention Centre. Discounted rates available for CGI Students and Members. Bookings will open soon with an early bird rate
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Annual conference

CGIUKI Annual Conference 2027

SAVE THE DATE! Governance 2027, the CGIUKI's annual conference will be held in London on 6-7 July 2027.
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Learning and Networking in our Community

Whether you are looking to start your career in governance, top up your skills, or network with other professionals, there is plenty on offer for you to explore.

Our qualifications are recognised worldwide for their depth and status. Successful students typically become Chartered or Affiliated members of the Institute, with all the benefits these memberships entail.

Whether you to want brush up on your knowledge and skills, network with peers and add to your CPD, we run sessions on a variety of topics and in a variety of formats, with contributions from experts and guest speakers across the governance community.

CGI Training is here to equip professionals and organisations with the skills and tools to perform good governance and make better decisions.

All Institute members and students have access to a branch or region as a benefit of membership. Subscribers and members of the public are also welcome to participate in their local branch or regional events and activities.

Thinking of a career in governance?

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Learn more about our Qualifications

We’ve been assuring world class standards of governance since 1891 

As a lifelong learning partner, we help governance professionals achieve their goals, providing recognition, community and the voice of our membership. 

Our members achieve recognition, advance their careers, commit to their continuing professional development, uphold a code of conduct and ethics and are at the forefront of the governance industry. 

One-day training courses

Discover our entire range of one-day training courses, designed specifically for CoSecs, governance professionals, C-suites and Board members
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Qualifications and Certificates

Find out more about the Qualifying Programme, Foundation Programme, Fast-Track Programme, Sector Qualifications and our International Finance and Administration Qualifications
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