Governance Fundamentals
The aim of this course is to explain what governance means and examine how governance frameworks, structures, operations and processes contribute to enhanced organisational performance and the achievement of business and strategic objectives.
Course Description
Good corporate governance is integral to an organisation achieving business and strategic objectives. It promotes clear and transparent reporting lines, effective compliance systems and risk management, stakeholder confidence and is built on an organisational culture of ethics and trust.
The role of the company secretary and governance professional, is constantly evolving with changes in the way business is conducted, technology develops, judicial decisions are made, legislation is amended, and society’s expectations grow and change. It is important to keep up to date with these changes and adopt a whole of organisation governance approach to enhance organisational performance and maintain a compliant and sustainable business.
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- Key information
- Duration: 3.5 hours (face-to-face & virtual)
CPD Points: 6 CPD hours
Assessment: Knowledge checks, quiz questions, and a case study response.
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- Delivery
- • Face-to-face
• Online on-demand
• Virtual
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- Proficiency level
- Emerging
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Learning objectives
• Understand the concept of governance and its variations across organisations.
• Examine key governance principles like accountability, transparency, independence, participation, and predictability.
• Explore the framework supporting organisational governance, including legislation, standards, and guidelines.
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- Capabilities
- Section A:
Governance & Oversight
Accountability & Compliance
Section B:
Collaborating & Influencing
Legislation & Policy
Section C:
Reflection & Learning
Critical & Independent Thinking
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- Short course: Governance Fundamentals
- This short course forms a part of:
Certificate in Governance Foundations
Certificate in Governance and Risk Foundations