Overview
Strong corporate governance is essential to organisational success. When boards operate effectively, they drive strategic clarity, reduce risk, strengthen culture, and safeguard long‑term value. When governance fails, organisations risk reputational damage, regulatory intervention, financial loss, and even corporate collapse.
Building on the foundations established in our Introduction to Corporate Governance course, this advanced course takes a deeper look at how boards shape governance, the evolving UK regulatory landscape, and the key responsibilities directors must fulfil to maintain high standards of accountability and ethical leadership.
What you'll learn
This course is designed for governance professionals who already understand the fundamentals and are ready to advance their practice. It explores the evolution of UK corporate governance, the role of key regulators, and the responsibilities placed on boards and individual directors in today’s complex governance environment.
Participants will examine how boards set the tone for corporate behaviour, oversee reporting and assurance frameworks, and respond to regulatory expectations around transparency, diversity, remuneration, and succession planning. The course blends detailed technical insight with practical, real‑world context to help delegates understand how governance operates at board level - and how to support best‑practice compliance in their organisation.
Through interactive discussions and scenario‑based learning, attendees will gain the knowledge needed to navigate current and emerging governance challenges, enhance board effectiveness, and confidently advise senior leaders.
Who is it for?
This course is ideal for:
- Experienced governance professionals looking to deepen their technical knowledge
- Line managers or leaders of governance teams seeking to enhance their strategic oversight
- Board support staff, senior administrators, or company secretarial professionals with foundational knowledge
Please note: A basic understanding of boards and corporate governance is assumed.
How much does it cost?
Course costs (ex VAT)
Non-member - £825
Professional subscriber - £740
Member - £660
*A discount is available for registered charities, please email training@cgi.org.uk.
For any related enquiries please contact us at training@cgi.org.uk, or call us at +44 (0)20 7580 4741
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You will also receive:
- A delegate pack containing comprehensive course notes and presentation slides
- A certificate to show you have attended the course
- 6 hours credit towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- 6 months complimentary professional subscription of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland. This includes a subscription to G+C Magazine as well as access to briefings, discounts and our knowledge base.
Testimonials
"The course highlighted lots of key items to consider.Very useful and pragmatic approach."
"I was especially impressed by the experience and knowledge of the trainer and by the balance between theory and practice in the course content."
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Competency framework
This course aligns to CGI’s competency framework: Emerging/Established
Use the competency framework to identify your strengths and areas for improvement in governance.
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