This is the only governance qualification built for academy trusts.
Our Certificate in Academy Governance lets you build the governance expertise that protects your trust, supports your board and delivers better outcomes for every school in your care.
Academy trusts operate in one of the most scrutinised governance environments in the public sector. The DfE, RSC and Ofsted all have expectations of governance standards — and the stakes of getting it wrong affect children, staff and communities.
Yet most people in academy governance roles have had no formal governance training. This qualification changes that.
What you get
- Level 4 Certificate, equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree
- Registration, exam and certification fees all included
- Digital syllabus, study materials and full course text
- 12 live webinars with world-class faculty, all recorded
- Access to online learning platform with peer discussion forums
- CGIUKI student membership throughout your course
- MyCG portal access — past papers and mark schemes
- A professional community of practice
- Eligibility for CGIUKI Affiliated membership on completion
One simple price
£1,475
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Bursaries are available for this Certificate.
90% bursaries for the Certificate in Academy Governance are available from The Chartered Secretaries’ Charitable Trust.
To apply, simply complete the form linked below by 30 June. The Trust will then consider your application and contact you to tell you whether or not you were successful.
Applications for all bursaries must be received by our Charitable Trust by 30 June 2026 in order to be considered.
The Trust was established in the summer of 2013 for the benefit of current and former members, graduates, students and employees of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland and for the promotion of good governance.
Why take the governance path?
Career progression
Earning potential
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