Certified Governance Professional

Course overview

Course outline

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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