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Certificate in Company Secretary Essentials

8 January 2024 at 12:00am to 31 December 2024 at 11:30pm Timezone: Australia/Sydney
Course type Certificates
Proficiency level Emerging
Delivery method Online
Member $2905
Non-Member $3500
Subscriber $3450
CPD hours 30

Combine six short courses (core and elective subjects) to complete a Certificate — the gateway to membership with Governance Institute and industry-recognised postnominals GIA(Affiliated).

This Certificate examines governance responsibilities for Company Secretaries across all organisation types. For those assisting, newly appointed, or aspiring to the role of Company Secretary, this certificate unpacks the essential duties and responsibilities of the role and provides practical guidance and tools for the key functions related to board reporting and boardroom governance. This qualification is designed to support good governance practice for the Company Secretary.

This Certificate allows students to complete the following core and elective online courses:

Core

  • Accidental Company Secretary
  • Minutes for Boards and Committees
  • Board Papers for Boards and Committees
  • Meetings, Minutes and Resolutions

Electives included

  • Cyber Security Risk
  • Ethics, Culture and Governance

You can choose the electives which suit your learning needs. Please take a look at our full list of short courses here.

Please contact sales@governanceinstitute.com.au or call 1800 251 849 if you have any questions about how best to structure your Certificate, which short course is best suited for you or how to change your electives. 

Entry conditions

There are no prerequisites required for entry to the Certificates, so anyone can study.

If you don’t need the full Certificate, you can register for the short courses that suit your needs.

What's included

The Certificate fee includes the six short courses listed above and:

  • a downloadable soft copy of the course materials prior to each short course
  • an online, 20 question multiple choice exam for each course
  • a vocational qualification in your chosen area of study
  • practical knowledge and skills that you can readily apply in the work place

Access to the course materials and exams is available for 12 months from the date of purchase.

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