Helping organisations set their standard for governance by supporting the professional development of individuals, teams and boards.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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