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Overview

This course leads on from our ‘Introduction to Corporate Governance’ course and looks in more detail at the role of boards in delivering good governance, the regulatory landscape and key responsibilities for directors. The course is aimed at junior company secretarial and compliance staff, lawyers, accountants and related professionals.

The programme blends detailed technical information with practical guidance on compliance and best practice. A basic understanding of boards and corporate governance is assumed.

Just starting out in governance?

You may prefer our Introduction to Corporate Governance course.

What you get

By the end of the course you will understand:

• The Corporate Governance Code, and its development in the UK
• Key themes in regulation effecting corporate governance
• The evolving role of the board
• The role of directors in setting good corporate behaviour
• Current challenges for companies around corporate reporting
• Why boards must engage with issues around diversity, transparency and succession planning