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Professional training course · AGRC-005
Certified Governance Professional
Strong governance frameworks are essential for accountability, transparency, risk control, and sustainable organizational success. Effective governance strengthens board…
- 5 daysClassroom
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- £2,250Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Strong governance frameworks are essential for accountability, transparency, risk control, and sustainable organizational success. Effective governance strengthens board performance, protects stakeholder interests, and improves strategic oversight. This course provides participants with practical knowledge of board responsibilities, committee structures, internal controls, ethics, and governance best practices.
Course Methodology
This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, governance assessments, group discussions, board simulations, policy reviews, and real workplace examples.
Course Objectives
- Understand governance principles and frameworks
- Strengthen board effectiveness and independence
- Clarify fiduciary duties of boards and management
- Establish effective board committees
- Improve internal control and audit oversight
- Promote ethics, transparency, and accountability
- Strengthen stakeholder relationships
- Build practical governance improvement plans
Target Audience
- Board Members
- Senior Executives
- Governance Professionals
- Compliance Officers
- Internal Auditors
- Risk Management Professionals
- Anyone involved in governance and oversight responsibilities
Target Competencies
- Corporate Governance
- Board Effectiveness
- Risk Oversight
- Internal Control
- Ethics and Compliance
- Strategic Oversight
- Accountability
- Stakeholder Management
Course outline
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1Day 1: Board Composition and Independence
- Composition and independence of the board
- Appointment of the board members
- Provisions for the membership of the board
- Independence of board members
- Main functions of the board
- Oversight over executive management
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2Day 2: Fiduciary Duties of the Board and Management
- Fiduciary duties of the board and management
- Competencies and duties of the chairperson of the board
- Tasks and duties of the board members
- Duties of the independent director
- Board meetings
- Exercising the competencies of the board
- Executive management duties
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3Day 3: Efficient Board Committees
- Forming the committees
- Committees’ membership
- Audit committee roles and responsibilities
- Nomination and remuneration committee
- Risk management and compliance committee
- Coordination between board committees
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4Day 4: Implementation of Internal Control System
- Implementation of internal control system
- Three lines of defense
- Establishing an independent department
- Duties of the internal audit
- Duties of the external auditor
- Governance monitoring and assurance practices
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5Day 5: Ethics and Social Responsibility to Stakeholders
- Conflict of interest
- Disclosure of conflict of interest
- Professional conduct
- Social responsibility
- Disclosure and transparency
- Relationship with stakeholders
- Implementation of effective governance
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Certified Governance Professional course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Certified Governance Professional course?
The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Barcelona. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Barcelona, Paris, Munich, Kuala Lumpur.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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