Description
Course Overview
The Specialist Certificate in Corporate Governance equips professionals with the skills and knowledge to manage and implement effective governance frameworks within regulated enterprises. This program explores critical aspects of governance, including board-level responsibilities, organizational structure, conflict management, and the impact of the digital revolution on governance practices.
This course is aligned to the SAQA Framework (NQF Level 4) and the UK QAA Framework (Level 2). Learners will receive a qualification from SAQA and the Alliance Manchester Business School via the International Compliance Association.
Next cohort: 30 April 2025 (4-month instructor led online course).
Who Should Enroll?
This course is ideal for:
- Business leaders and board members seeking to improve governance within their organizations.
- Governance and compliance professionals in regulated industries.
- Professionals interested in understanding organizational structure and internal control functions.
- Individuals looking to align governance practices with modern digital influences.
Why Choose This Course?
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of enterprise governance and its regulatory landscape.
- Learn practical frameworks for board decision-making and leadership.
- Understand the impact of organizational culture and conflict management on governance.
- Explore the influence of the digital revolution on governance practices.
- Access case studies to apply governance concepts to real-world scenarios.
Syllabus
- Module 1 – Introduction to Enterprise Governance and Regulatory Overview
- Course overview
- The function and purpose of the organization
- The governance of regulated enterprises
- Regulatory overview (Companies Act and King Code in South Africa)
- Module 2 – Board-Level Governance
- The purpose of the board of directors
- Broad-based governance – beyond the balance sheet
- Board duties and leadership
- Decision-making frameworks
- Module 3 – Culture and Conflict Management
- The importance, impact, and opportunity of organizational structure
- Conflict management in the organization
- Module 4 – Organizational Structure and Strategy
- Organizational structure, hierarchy, and policy frameworks
- Communications strategy
- Module 5 – Internal Control Functions
- The role of internal control functions
- Internal control and influence power
- Module 6 – Digital Influence
- The digital revolution and its influence on governance
- Course summary and case studies
Enroll today in the Specialist Certificate in Corporate Governance.
