Membership of the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) is about more than getting a professional qualification. You’ll develop your career, help elevate the governance profession, get involved in a global community and practice good governance to make a real impact. More than a professional qualification.

Elevate academy governance with CGI’s expert insights. Discover best practices, tailored guidance, and the Academy Trust Governance Code to empower trusts and drive excellence in schools.

The AI Governance Mastery Series is designed to equip Secretariat and Board Members with the knowledge and skills to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence. This series includes four comprehensive courses that cover the fundamentals of AI, its application within enterprises, and the regulatory landscape.

Our qualifications are recognised worldwide for their depth and status. Successful students typically become Chartered or Affiliated members of the Institute, with all the benefits these memberships entail.

These postgraduate qualifications cover the same core content as The Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme and may offer fast-track opportunities and exemptions for students with relevant experience.

The President of the Irish Region of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland shares their thoughts on the current governance climate in the most recent edition of the Irish Agenda.

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The Competency Framework for Governance Professionals comprises 12 competencies divided into three areas within the framework; Values, Practice and Knowledge.

In May 2019, as part of a partnership with Diligent Corporation, looking at the challenges facing the 21st century board and the company secretary’s role in supporting and guiding chairs and boards to meet these challenges, The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland convened a roundtable to discuss the issues of board composition and diversity from a range of perspectives. What is the size and scale of the challenge that companies face in building a balanced board?