ICSA’s Advanced Certificate in Corporate Governance is suitable for anyone who undertakes governance activities – whether you’re a lawyer or accountant who deals with governance as part of your job; an existing chartered professional who wants to update your corporate governance knowledge; or you work in the company secretarial arena and are looking for a comprehensive stand-alone qualification in governance.

Our Advanced Certificate in Corporate Governance will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills required to act as adviser to governing authorities across the private, public and voluntary sectors. 

The Advanced Certificate in Corporate Governance is set at level six (final year undergraduate level) and completion of course results in the awarding of a certificate.

Those who complete the certificate qualification can go on to study for CSQS, and are exempt from the Corporate Governance module.

The Advanced Certificate in Corporate Governance is an open-entry qualification, although we recommend that students are working in a relevant role and/or have some work experience in the area.

Content

This course covers:

• General principles of corporate governance
• Legal and regulatory aspects of corporate governance
• Codes of and reports on corporate governance
• Application of governance rules and principles
• Role of the company secretary
• The board of directors/board of governors
• Remuneration of directors and senior executives
• Reporting to shareholders and external audit
• Relations with shareholders
• Risk management and internal control
• Corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

Detailed information on the Corporate Governance Syllabus can be found here.

Studying for the Advanced Certificate in Corporate Governance

Recommended study time for the whole course is 150 hours.

The following study options are available to those studying the Advanced Certificate in Corporate Governance:

1. Purchase tuition from ICSA's preferred tuition provider, BBP Professional Education. BBP Professional Education offers different tuition options to suit your situation and your budget, including distance learning, face-to-face classes and blended learning. 
2. Self study. You can make your own way through the programme using your study text, without purchasing any tuition or study support.

Infocredit Professional Education (IPE) is the strategic partner of ICSA for Cyprus and also has an agreement with BPP Professional Education regarding the tuition and supply of study material for the ICSA qualifications. IPE undertakes the supply of registration forms as well as all relevant information about BPP Professional Education courses.

For further information on Fees and course Registrations, contact us at [email protected].