Sector Qualifications

They are practical, online qualifications designed specifically for people working in real-world governance roles across sectors like charity, corporate, academy trusts, healthcare, social housing and sport.

No. These courses are designed to be accessible to those without formal governance qualifications – just bring your sector knowledge and passion for career progression.

Sector Qualifications focus on applying governance principles within a particular sector. They are shorter (usually 8-9 months), more focused, and designed to help you build practical knowledge quickly – without the need for prior qualifications. Once you’ve successfully completed a sector qualification, you can progress to study the CGIUKI’s Qualifying Programme.

• Early-career professionals starting out in governance, policy or compliance.
• Staff supporting boards in charities, sports bodies, schools, housing associations or the NHS.
• Career changers moving into governance-related roles.
• Anyone looking to upskill for a governance-related promotion or responsibility.
• Anyone without prior qualifications or experience in governance.

Our sector qualifications run from October to June. You’ll learn through a mix of self-study, tutor-led webinars and online, allowing you to balance learning alongside your current role.

You’ll complete a written assignment and an online multiple-choice questions exam.