Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Why Attend
Strong governance frameworks are essential for accountability, transparency, risk control, and sustainable organizational success. Effective governance strengthens board performance, protects stakeholder interests, and improves strategic oversight. This course provides participants with practical knowledge of board responsibilities, committee structures, internal controls, ethics, and governance best practices.
Course Methodology
This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, governance assessments, group discussions, board simulations, policy reviews, and real workplace examples.
Course Objectives
- Understand governance principles and frameworks
- Strengthen board effectiveness and independence
- Clarify fiduciary duties of boards and management
- Establish effective board committees
- Improve internal control and audit oversight
- Promote ethics, transparency, and accountability
- Strengthen stakeholder relationships
- Build practical governance improvement plans
Target Audience
- Board Members
- Senior Executives
- Governance Professionals
- Compliance Officers
- Internal Auditors
- Risk Management Professionals
- Anyone involved in governance and oversight responsibilities
Target Competencies
- Corporate Governance
- Board Effectiveness
- Risk Oversight
- Internal Control
- Ethics and Compliance
- Strategic Oversight
- Accountability
- Stakeholder Management
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand governance principles and frameworks
- Strengthen board effectiveness and independence
- Clarify fiduciary duties of boards and management
- Establish effective board committees
- Improve internal control and audit oversight
- Promote ethics, transparency, and accountability
- Strengthen stakeholder relationships
- Build practical governance improvement plans
Who should attend
Target audience
- Board Members
- Senior Executives
- Governance Professionals
- Compliance Officers
- Internal Auditors
- Risk Management Professionals
- Anyone involved in governance and oversight responsibilities
- Target Competencies
Methodology
Learning approach
- This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, governance assessments, group discussions, board simulations, policy reviews, and real workplace examples.
Course content
Five focused days of learning and application
Day 1
Board Composition and Independence
- Composition and independence of the board
- Appointment of the board members
- Provisions for the membership of the board
- Independence of board members
- Main functions of the board
- Oversight over executive management
Day 2
Fiduciary Duties of the Board and Management
- Fiduciary duties of the board and management
- Competencies and duties of the chairperson of the board
- Tasks and duties of the board members
- Duties of the independent director
- Board meetings
- Exercising the competencies of the board
- Executive management duties
Day 3
Efficient Board Committees
- Forming the committees
- Committees’ membership
- Audit committee roles and responsibilities
- Nomination and remuneration committee
- Risk management and compliance committee
- Coordination between board committees
Day 4
Implementation of Internal Control System
- Implementation of internal control system
- Three lines of defense
- Establishing an independent department
- Duties of the internal audit
- Duties of the external auditor
- Governance monitoring and assurance practices
Day 5
Ethics and Social Responsibility to Stakeholders
- Conflict of interest
- Disclosure of conflict of interest
- Professional conduct
- Social responsibility
- Disclosure and transparency
- Relationship with stakeholders
- Implementation of effective governance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Certified Governance Professional (AGRC-005) cover?
This course covers Auditing and Governance Risk and Compliance through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 12 - 16 October 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.
Who should attend this course?
Board Members, Senior Executives, Governance Professionals
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Kuala lumpur, Munich, Barcelona, Paris.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 accredited training hours.
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