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Validated postgraduate courses

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.

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Foundation Programme

Start your path to becoming Chartered with the Foundation Programme.
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Accredited Qualifications

We work with training providers and business schools to offer a range of qualifications ideal for career progression for governance professionals. Find specialised governance qualifications.
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Certificate in Company Secretarial Law and Practice (Ireland)

As the Companies Act 2014 (Ireland) requires company directors to appoint a ‘suitably qualified’ individual to the company secretary position, we have partnered with the Law Society of Ireland to provide this short qualification.
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Certificate in Company Secretarial Practice and Share Registration Practice

This Level 4 certificate course is designed to give learners a practical understanding of corporate secretaryship and share registration practice, and is suitable to those new to the sector and those wanting to brush up on their skills and knowledge. A practical qualification to kick-start your career in financial services.
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Certificate in Employee Share Plans

This Level 4 certificate course is the only professional employee share plan qualification in the UK. It is ideal for those working in company secretarial or administration roles, employed in a relevant role. A unique qualification for UK share scheme professionals.
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Certificate in Clerking of School and Governing Boards

This Level 3 certificate course is ideal for clerks working in schools, single or multi-academy trusts. It offers peer-to-peer and group learning and support with completing a school-based project. The essential qualification for developing high quality clerks.
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