Overview
Stepping into the Company Secretary role - especially when it’s been added to your “day job” can feel overwhelming. Suddenly you’re responsible for governance, board support, compliance, filings, influence, and organisational integrity.
This practical and highly interactive course shows you exactly what the Company Secretary role involves, how to succeed in it from day one, and how to balance your dual responsibilities with confidence and clarity. If you’ve recently inherited CoSec duties or want to strengthen your governance capability, this course is your roadmap.
What you'll learn
This course is to transform professionals who have suddenly found themselves wearing “two hats” into confident, credible and effective Company Secretaries. Whether the role landed on your desk unexpectedly or has quietly expanded over time, this course gives you the clarity, tools and insider knowledge you need to excel without feeling overwhelmed.
This course exists to bridge the gap between being given the CoSec title and knowing exactly how to deliver it. You’ll learn what really matters in the role, what can go wrong, and what you must stay on top of to keep your organisation safe, compliant and well‑governed. We take the mystery out of the statutory duties, explain the political dynamics no one warns you about, and show you how to become a trusted adviser to your CEO, Chair and board.
This is your blueprint for becoming not just a functional CoSec, but a strategic governance partner your organisation can rely on.
Who is it for?
Ideal for professionals who:
- Have recently inherited Company Secretary responsibilities alongside another role
- Are stepping into the CoSec function for the first time
- Support boards, committees or senior leadership teams
- Want to understand the governance, political and statutory aspects of the role
- Are building, formalising or improving their CoSec capability
How much does it cost?
Course Cost (excluding VAT)
Non-Member - £755
Professional Subscriber - £680
Member - £605
*A discount is available for registered charities, please email training@cgi.org.uk
For any related enquiries please contact us at events@cgi.org.uk, or call us at +44 (0)20 7580 4741
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People who take this course often go on to book:
- The Role of the Company Secretary - Part Two
- Introduction to Corporate Governance
- Essential Corporate Governance
- Company Secretarial Practice for PLCs
- Introduction to Subsidiary Governance
Attendees from this course often go on to study the CGI’s Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme.
Useful CGI Resources:
- The Company Secretary's Checklists
- The Company Secretary's Handbook
- A wealth of further information and guidance on Company Secretarial practices can be found in our Resources.
Competency framework
This course aligns to CGI’s competency framework: Entry/Emerging
Use the competency framework to identify your strengths and areas for improvement in governance.