We are the only globally recognised chartered professional body for governance professionals.
Setting the standards
Welcome to the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI). We qualify the governance profession. We set the standards. We champion good governance because we believe that better governance drives better decision-making, and better decision-making creates a better world.
Conference
2025 CGIUKI Annual Conference
Be sure to pencil 1st and 2nd July in your diary, to join us, hundreds of governance professionals and expert speakers in London for two days of insight, discussions on best practice and debate.
The CGI Annual Conference – Governance 2025 is the ideal environment to network governance professionals from across the UK and beyond.
Prices will start from £300 with discounted rates available for CGI Members and Students.
Training Course
Navigating AI: A Guides for Company Secretaries and Boards
This course provides an overview of AI and Generative AI for governance professionals. How does AI within the enterprise compare to the consumer AI applications that are available on personal devices? This will build confidence in your understanding of AI and ability to discuss with colleagues.
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.
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.
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.