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The Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme study texts

The Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme

The Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme is the main qualification needed to achieve Chartered status and become a full member. You can also become Chartered with us through completing a validated university programme that awards the GradCG status, as well as a postgraduate qualification.


We also offer a number of other qualifications to suit a variety of professional requirements at different levels.

Visit our Qualifications page for more details.

These titles are the nominated study texts for our November 2022 exam session only.

All modules are published in the new digital format as PDF downloads. Study materials will not be available in print format. 

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Boardroom Dynamics

Boardroom Dynamics

Author: Jeremy Cross
Price: £44.95 | July 2021
ISBN: 9781860728310

Designed for those on the journey to becoming a Chartered Secretary or Governance Professional, ICSA’s Boardroom Dynamics study text provides you with knowledge required to support both individuals and groups to influence boardroom performance.

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Company Compliance and Administration

Company Compliance and Administration

Author: Douglas Armour
Price: £44.95 | August 2021
ISBN: 9781860728266

Designed for those on the journey to becoming a Chartered Secretary or Governance Professional, ICSA’s Company Compliance and Administration study provides you with knowledge required to ensure a company acts with good governance principles and within local regulations.

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Company Law

Company Law

Author: Lee Roach
Price: £44.95 | July 2021
ISBN: 9781860728341

Designed for those on the journey to becoming a Chartered Secretary or Governance Professional, ICSA’s Company Law study text provides you with knowledge of legal frameworks relevant to the organisation of a business and highlights the links between company law and corporate governance.

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Corporate Governance

Corporate Governance

Author: Alison Dillon Kibirige
Price: £44.95 | August 2021
ISBN: 9781860728242

Designed for those on the journey to becoming a Chartered Secretary or Governance Professional, ICSA’s Corporate Governance study text provides the knowledge and skills necessary for a company secretary or governance professional to act as chief adviser to the board and other stakeholders and as the facilitator for systematic application of good governance practices.

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Development of Strategy

Development of Strategy

Author: Mark Wearden
Price: £44.95 | July 2021
ISBN: 9781860728303

Development of Strategy

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Health Service Governance

Health Service Governance

Author: Claire Lea
Price: £44.95 | July 2021
ISBN: 9781860728259

Designed for those on the journey to becoming a Chartered Secretary or Governance Professional, ICSA’s Health Service Governance study text provides the knowledge and skills necessary to act as an adviser to governing bodies across the NHS in England. This includes developing good governance practices for all obligations of NHS organisations in England, covering not only legal duties, but also applicable and recommended standards of best practice.

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Interpreting Financial and Accounting Information

Interpreting Financial and Accounting Information

Authors: Numa Fudong, Chris Lang
Price: £44.95 | July 2021
ISBN: 9781860728280

Designed for those on the journey to becoming a Chartered Secretary or Governance Professional, ICSA’s Interpreting Financial and Accounting Information study text provides you with knowledge required to interpret financial information in order to advise boards and decision-making bodies.

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Risk Management

Risk Management

Author: Simon Ashby
Price: £44.95 | July 2021
ISBN: 9781860728297

Designed for those on the journey to becoming a Chartered Secretary or Governance Professional, ICSA’s Boardroom Dynamics study text provides you with knowledge required to support both individuals and groups to influence boardroom performance.

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