Overview
This module sets the foundation for the rest of the certificate. It is taken by students completing all of the Institute’s sector qualifications. This will give students an in-depth grounding in the principles of good governance.
Details
- Format: Guided learning
- Cost: £350
- Duration: 40 - 50 hours of study (Next start October 2025)
- Discount for CGIUKI members
- Bursaries available
- No previous qualifications needed
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What you’ll learn
By the end of this module, you'll be able to:
- Understand the key principles and theories of governance.
- Analyse the different models and approaches to governance.
- Examine the mechanisms for accountability, transparency, and participation in governance.
- Identify the challenges of governance and their impact on development.
- Develop strategies to address the challenges of governance.
- Demonstrate the basic skillset for the application and working of Governance
Suitable for
Anyone who has, or wants to have, governance responsibilities in a sports organisation, including:
- Company secretary or assistant company secretary
- Sports administrator
- Non-executive director
- Sports development officer
- Policy advisor
What you’ll get
- Registration, one exam and certification fees covered
- Digital copies of the syllabus, materials and study text
- Live study support webinars
- Access to online learning platform, where you can ask questions and discuss topics with other students
- CGIUKI student membership throughout your course
- MyCG access — member-exclusive online portal with past papers and mark schemes
- Access to a community of practice with like-minded professionals via our online learning management portal
- Networking opportunities for SGA bursary students
Content
The module is an online learning component of a larger self-paced programme with e-learning content, self-assessments, knowledge check quizzes, real-world examples (practical case studies) and other online resources. It will also be supported by a schedule of live webinars with a tutor, group discussions and feedback on discussions and assessments.
Bursary
We’re proud to offer free places on the Certificate in Sports Governance and individual modules via a bursary scheme from the Sports Governance Academy (SGA), our partnership with Sports England, UK Sport, sportscotland, Sport Wales and Sport Northern Ireland.
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