Introduction

Strong corporate governance is a critical enabler of sustainable performance, strategic clarity, and stakeholder confidence. Organisations that effectively integrate governance with strategic management and leadership are better positioned to manage complexity, risk, and long-term value creation. This Certificate in Strategic Corporate Governance training course brings together governance, strategy, and leadership into a unified framework applicable at both board and executive levels.

The course examines corporate governance frameworks, board governance practices, and executive assurance and control mechanisms. It enables participants to assess the maturity of their organisation’s governance arrangements, identify gaps, and implement targeted improvements. By linking governance principles with strategic planning and leadership execution, the course supports the development of coherent, organisation-wide governance systems aligned with global standards and best practices.

Key focus areas include:

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this Certificate in Strategic Corporate Governance training course, participants will be able to:

Training Methodology

This Certificate in Strategic Corporate Governance training course is delivered through a highly interactive learning approach combining expert-led instruction, practical workshops, and applied case studies. Participants actively engage in discussions and exercises designed to translate governance concepts into effective boardroom and executive practices.

Certificate in Strategic Corporate Governance

Who Should Attend?

This Certificate in Strategic Corporate Governance training course is ideal for professionals seeking to:

  • Board members and board committee participants
  • Senior executives and executive management
  • Governance, risk, and compliance leaders
  • Strategy and performance management professionals
  • Internal audit and assurance specialists
  • Public, private, and non-governmental sector leaders

Course Outline

Day 1

Corporate Governance

  • What is Corporate Governance
  • Governance Historical Evolution
  • The Governance Challenge
  • Principles for Good Corporate Governance
  • The 4 Ps of Corporate Governance
  • Who’s Who in Corporate Governance
Day 2

The Board

  • Board positioning within the Power hierarchy
  • Board’s Roles, Duties and Responsibilities
  • Board Structure
  • Board Instruments and Tools
  • Board Governance
  • Board’s Dynamics
  • Influence of Leadership of the Board and the Organization  
Day 3

Strategic Planning and Management

  • The Essence of Strategy – Strategy Definitions
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Levels of Strategy
  • The Strategic Management System
  • Strategy Governance
Day 4

Integrated Assurance and Control, Disclosures and Reporting

  • The Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Perspective
  • The Three (3) Lines of Defense Model
  • Role of Internal Audit
  • Role of External Audit
  • Emerging Governance Practices
  • Integrated Disclosures and Reporting Framework
Day 5

Corporate Governance Around the World

  • Corporate Governance Standard Codes
  • Guiding Principles
  • Board Evaluation
  • Governance Measurement and Benchmarking
  • Wrap-up and Closing

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FAQs

The course focuses on integrating corporate governance with strategic management and leadership to strengthen board effectiveness and organisational performance.

Yes, it covers governance at board level as well as assurance and control at executive management level. 

Yes, the course explores global governance codes, guiding principles, and benchmarking practices.

Yes, the course links strategic planning, leadership, and governance into a unified framework.

Yes, governance measurement, evaluation, and benchmarking are core components of the course.

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