Essential skills to deliver effective governance

certificate in corporate governance

Accredited Training

IntroductionGood corporate governance is not just the duty of Boards, it is the responsibility of everyone in your organisation. From discussions with Chairs and Chief Executives of public bodies, we have identified the need for a practical and structured training programme that will increase the knowledge and skills of those charged with making governance work in public bodies.

Who should attend?The Certificate is aimed at staff who support the work of the Board or who have responsibility for governance or aspects of governance throughout the organisation but who have received no formal or structured training to carry out these important duties. It is expected that middle and senior managers (or aspiring managers) will benefit from this highly practical course.

The course is also suitable for new or aspiring Board Members who have had no formal training but who would like to quickly increase their knowledge of important governance principles and enhance their skills for the Boardroom.

AimsThe overall aim of the programme is to increase skills and make governance more effective in organisations. Specifically, the programme seeks to:

� ensure that organisations are appropriately constituted, structured and operate the appropriate governance processes

� support good practice financial reporting as well as a system of internal controls

� exemplify standards of behaviour as a way of enabling good governance in organisations

Accreditation and assessmentUpon successful completion of the course and assessment you will be awarded the Certificate in Corporate Governance by the Institute of Administrative Management.

Participants will be required to submit both a Portfolio of Evidence and a work-place based project that record evidence of learning during each module and aspects of work which substantiate their ability to undertake specific tasks.

The assessors will mark a Portfolio of Evidence and a work-based project. This is designed to assess the extent of the participant’s learning and satisfy the awarding body that the Portfolio of Evidence is a genuine reflection of his/her efforts.

CostThe cost of attending this programme is £1,950 plus VAT. This cost includes all tuition, course materials and assessment but does not include membership fees payable to the accrediting body.

When and whereThe programme starts 15 November and finishes June 2013 and is delivered through seven training modules. The course is held in London.

More information and booking Please contact our team:

e: cipfatraining@cipfa.org t: 020 7543 5854 www.cipfa.org/training/accredited

course modules

Course Launch and IntroductionA formal launch will be held to introduce participants to each other as well as providing an opportunity to meet the trainers. This session will give you an overview of the qualification content and assessment and will last approximately 90 minutes followed by lunch.

Hallmarks of effective governance � What is governance? � Features of a well governed organisation

(including key policies and procedures) � The Good Governance Standard � Practical governance success and failures � How good is your governance? � A time for self-assessment

Effective governance frameworks � Statutory accountability and key governance documents � Board and Committee structures and functions � Strategic planning � Decision-making in the organisation � Roles and responsibilities – legal duties of directors � Balance of power and authority � The Board, the Chair and Non-Executive Board members � Shadow directors � Executive management

Servicing the Board � Induction of Board members � Information for the Board and key documents � Servicing the Board and Committees - minutes, papers etc. � Corporate policies and procedures � Keeping the Board right (i.e. advice on staying legal) � Board training and development

It’s a risky business � Developing a counter-fraud culture � Account management � Partnerships and consortia � Internal controls and sources of assurance � Risk management � Internal audit � Audit and other relevant committees � External auditors

Making accountability real � Accountability for public money � Engaging and influencing stakeholders � Managing the media and communications � Customer service and complaints � Appraisals and performance management � Public consultations � Freedom of Information and Data Protection Acts

Promoting corporate values and behaviours

� Developing and maintaining organisational values � Leadership � Ethical standards framework � Registration and declaration of interests � Gifts and hospitality � Standards of behaviour � Whistleblowing arrangements � Codifying ethical standards � Practical examples of good and bad practice

Governance in practice � Learning practical lessons from real governance

case studies

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