ICS Learn Launches 100% Online Corporate Governance Institute Certificates

We’re thrilled to announce the expansion of our corporate governance courses, with the launch of two new bite-sized certificates from the Corporate Governance Institute!

What is Corporate Governance?

Corporate governance is an integral part of businesses around the world. Referring to a system of practices and rules created to establish appropriate decision-making processes and controls, corporate governance helps to safeguard organisations and stakeholders. 

At a senior level, corporate governance encompasses the way an organisation’s objectives are decided and set, in reference to their social, environmental and regulatory context. 

At its heart, corporate governance is set in place to monitor the practices and processes that will enable an organisation to run smoothly and reach its set objectives, while at the same time ensuring that stakeholders' faith and trust in the company are well justified.

Is a Corporate Governance qualification right for you?

Widely known as the leading professional body for the development of corporate governance knowledge and skills, the Corporate Governance Institute’s qualifications are recognised and sought after by employers worldwide, helping senior professionals to excel in their careers.

For the directors of today, and of tomorrow, the development of corporate governance skills is paramount due to increased scrutiny organisational boards face, in regards to how far their organisation’s practices uphold ethical standards. 

For this reason, qualifications from the Corporate Governance Institute are considered the ideal path for aspiring and current directors and C-suite leaders to equip themselves with essential governance skills and knowledge required to improve organisations. 

The Corporate Governance Institute offers a range of qualifications which aim to uphold high standards of corporate governance across a wide range of industries and business sectors. Such qualifications include the Diploma in Corporate Governance, designed to provide correct or aspiring directors an understanding of the best corporate governance practice and how to effectively engage board structures. Additionally, the Diploma in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) focuses on why ESG is essential to your organisation and how to equip directors with the right tools to apply the ESG framework to their organisation.

Our new 100% Online Bite-Sized Corporate Governance Institute Programmes 

Unlike the larger and extensive Corporate Governance Institute diplomas, the new bite-sized certificates are ideal if you’re looking to elevate your skills and enhance your CV in only just 3.5 hours. Essentially, these courses are designed for C-suite professionals and directors, who may not have much time to invest in a comprehensive CGI diploma, but still want to develop more skills in line with their work.

Certificate in Digital Transformation for Directors

The Corporate Governance Institute Certificate in Digital Transformation for Directors focuses on providing governance professionals with in-depth knowledge and insights into digital trends, framework and practices. It covers the following four areas: 

• Trends of digital transformation
• Digital transformation frameworks
• Understanding organisational process and user requirements 
• Key technologies 

Employing best practice methods, including real life case studies, this certificate can help you become the digital transformation expert on your board. Allowing you to stay relevant in a fast-paced digital world, with the Certificate in Digital Transformation for Directors you will develop an understanding about how digital transformation can reshape and enhance your organisation. 

Certificate in ESG for Directors 

The second bite-sized Corporate Governance Institute qualification we’re introducing to our current offerings is the Certificate in ESG for Directors. This certificate considers geopolitical and environmental influences and how they relate to organisations, with greater emphasis being placed on how shifting human values are affecting and altering ESG in the business world. It covers four key areas, which include:

• Key ESG Concepts
• ESG Investing
• ESG Data
• Improving Organisational Performance 

The Certificate in ESG for Directors focuses on providing learners with a thorough understanding of how environmental, social and governance factors may impact their organisation, while also enabling them to harness their newly acquired knowledge to mitigate these emerging challenges and risks, with practical and effective solutions.

If you’re a current or aspiring director looking to enhance your skill set and knowledge of corporate governance, but don’t have the required time to commit to a full-length diploma, these certificate courses are the ideal starting point. 

Elevate your current or aspiring corporate governance career with a 100% online Corporate Governance Institute qualification by enrolling today.