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Quick start Certificates (core short courses)

Start your learning journey with a Quick Start — the four foundational short courses of a Governance Institute Certificate. Quick Starts are delivered as online learning and you will have six months to complete.

Quick Starts will address the core areas associated with governance and risk management, you will receive a ‘certificate of completion’ (if requested) for each short course you complete which you can add to your resume and formalise your understanding of principles, frameworks and best practice methodology.

Quick starts are the first step in completing a Certificate which is the gateway to membership with Governance Institute and receiving industry-recognised postnominals GIA(Affiliated). Upon completion of the Quick Start you will have another six months to complete two electives of your choice to gain a Certificate in either Governance Practice, Governance and Risk Management or Governance for Not-for-Profits.

Please click on this link to view your elective options.

Quick Start in Governance Practice (online) The Certificate in Governance Practice is designed and taught by leading experts in the field of governance and is made up of four compulsory short courses and two elective short courses. Register now Quick Start in Governance and Risk Management (online) The Certificate in Governance and Risk Management provides essential knowledge for anyone with governance and risk management responsibilities. Register now Quick Start in Governance for Not-for-Profits (online) The Certificate in Governance for Not-for-Profits is designed to address the learning needs of a wide range of professionals with varying levels of governance responsibilities in the NFP sector. Register now Quick Start in Governance Company Secretary Essentials (online) This Certificate examines governance responsibilities for Company Secretaries across all organisation types. Register now
Who should complete our courses?

Whether you are new to the industry, a new company secretary, experienced C-suite executive or an executive assistant in any sector — you’ll be equipped with the right skills and tools to support good governance and risk management practices in your role. There are no pre-requisites to study.

What’s in it for you?

  • Understand the core concepts of governance and risk management
  • Gain practical knowledge and skills that you can readily apply in your workplace.
  • Strengthen your current position or launch a new career in governance or risk management.
  • Make a valued contribution to governance practices in your organisation.
Other courses you may be interested in

The Effective Director Course

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The Graduate Diploma/Certificate of Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management

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