This company secretary course blends legal insight with governance best practices, equipping you to confidently navigate complex regulatory environments, support high-performing boards, and provide trusted advisory at the highest levels of an organisation. All course content is reviewed and validated by qualified, practising company secretaries – including advisors to listed companies and one of the UK’s largest media organisations.
You will benefit by:
- Building confidence in boardroom decision-making and oversight
- Learning strategic leadership from experienced governance experts
- Gaining insights you can apply immediately in your organisation
- Joining a global network of governance-focused professionals
Commences September 2025
Fees
COURSE OUTLINES
Course Modules
- Module 1: Roles and Responsibilities of the Company Secretary
- Module 2: Legal and Regulatory Framework: Theory and Practice
- Module 3: Statutory and Regulatory Compliance
- Module 4: Board Roles, Responsibilities and Committees
- Module 5: Board Dynamics, Governance Processes and Support
- Module 6: Financial Literacy
- Module 7: Risk Management and Internal Control
- Module 8: Shareholder and Stakeholder Management
- Module 9: Emerging Trends in Corporate Governance
- Module 10: The Effective Company Secretary
COURSE DETAILS
The course will cover the key principles of company law in common law countries. These countries include Ireland, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Canada (excluding Quebec), Singapore, Hong Kong and the United States. The Certified Company Secretary Professional enables existing or potential company secretaries to ask about their specific duties and responsibilities under company law in any common law country.
Learn at your own pace, in your own timeCourse Format
Online, self-pacedAccess Duration
Up to 6 monthsCourse Structure
10 modules (approximately 3 hours per module)Flexibility
Totally flexibleAssessment
2 graded online assessmentsPREREQUISITES
This course is open to aspiring and early-career professionals interested in corporate governance, compliance, or board support roles. The course is particularly suited to individuals seeking to transition into the role of company secretary or enhance their governance credentials in a global context.