• Explain the concept, purpose and benefits of corporate governance
• Identify and apply the relevant codes, standards and guidelines of corporate governance in different contexts
• Analyse the governance structure, processes and performance of various organisations
• Evaluate the effectiveness and accountability of the board of directors and its committees
• Advise on the best practices and strategies for managing risk, compliance and ethics in corporate governance
• Recognise and address the key issues and challenges facing corporate governance in the 21st century

• Enhance your knowledge and skills in corporate governance and related disciplines
• Develop your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in governance-related matters
• Boost your confidence and credibility as a governance professional or aspiring leader
• Expand your network and opportunities with other participants and experts in the field
• Earn a certificate of completion from a reputable institution

Five days course outline:

Day 1: Introduction to Corporate Governance

• What is corporate governance and why is it important?
• The history and evolution of corporate governance
• The main theories and models of corporate governance
• The key principles and components of corporate governance
• The sources and types of corporate governance regulation
• The role and impact of corporate governance on business performance and society

Day 2: The Board of Directors and the Company Secretary

• The role, composition and structure of the board of directors
• The duties, responsibilities and liabilities of directors
• The role, functions and skills of the company secretary
• The board’s relationship with management, shareholders and other stakeholders
• The board’s role in strategy, oversight and decision-making
• The board’s evaluation, development and succession planning

Day 3: Board Committees and Shareholders

• The role, composition and functions of the audit, remuneration and nomination committees
• The best practices and challenges of board committees
• The role, rights and responsibilities of shareholders
• The types and methods of shareholder engagement and activism
• The role and influence of proxy advisors and institutional investors
• The best practices and challenges of shareholder communication and voting

Day 4: Risk, Compliance and Ethics in Corporate Governance

• The role and importance of risk management and internal control in corporate governance
• The types and sources of risk and how to identify, assess and mitigate them
• The role and importance of compliance and internal audit in corporate governance
• The types and sources of compliance and how to monitor, report and enforce them
• The role and importance of ethics and corporate culture in corporate governance
• The types and sources of ethical dilemmas and how to prevent, detect and resolve them

Day 5: Current and Emerging Issues in Corporate Governance

• The role and importance of diversity and inclusion in corporate governance
• The types and benefits of diversity and how to promote and measure it
• The role and importance of sustainability and corporate social responsibility in corporate governance
• The types and impacts of sustainability and how to integrate and report it
• The role and importance of digitalisation and innovation in corporate governance
• The types and opportunities of digitalisation and how to leverage and govern it

To enhance learning and practical application of concepts, the training course will use a combination of interactive lectures, case studies, group discussions, practical exercises, and real-world examples. Participants will also get the chance to collaborate on group projects and create action plans adapted to the needs of their respective organizations.