Reporting demands
CSRD requires boards to report on ESG in board packs. Non-compliance consequences are significant.
Mandatory accreditation
Countries moving toward mandatory accreditation for board directors, e.g. Singapore Stock Exchange.
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Risk & compliance
Consequences for boards and directors have increased significantly due to greater ESG regulation.
Investor demand
Huge uptick in demand for self-paced senior executive education. Investors now screen for board ESG competency.
Certificate Programmes
Short, focused certificates covering core ESG topics. Ideal for professionals entering ESG roles or seeking to validate specific knowledge areas.
- Best Practice in ESG Reporting
- The Effective Company Secretary
- The Origins of ESG
- 1 assessment (online, 60 min)
- 3 months to complete
Professional Certificate · 12-15 hours
Fast Track Professional Certificates
Multi-module programmes providing a comprehensive foundation in corporate governance and ESG. Suitable for company secretaries and governance professionals.
- Overview of Corporate Governance
- Overview of ESG
- Company Secretary module
- 4 modules · 4 assessments
- 4 months to complete
Diploma · 30 hours · University credit-rated
Diploma in Corporate Governance
A transformative journey in governance excellence. Credit-rated by recognised university credit framework. Combines executive education excellence with Corporate Governance Institute practical insights.
- 10 modules · 2-3 hours each
- 2 exams to gain qualification
- Practical industry case studies
- Online self-paced or live Zoom
- Up to 6 months to complete
Professional Diploma · 50 hours · University credit-rated
Professional Diploma in ESG
Become a qualified ESG leader. Anticipate investor questions, manage risks, and implement ESG frameworks across your organisation. Globally recognised.
- 10 modules · 50 hours total
- 2 exams (same format as Corp Gov Diploma)
- Up to 6 months to complete
- Maps to European Qualification Framework
- recognised university credit framework credit-rated
Professional Qualification
Certified Corporate Governance Professional
Directors coming to the boardroom table without practical governance skills. Lead the change. Elevate your director career with the Corporate Governance Institute Professional qualification.
- 10 modules · 2-3 hours per module
- 10 weeks programme duration
- 2 exams to gain qualification
- One evening per week (online, part-time)
- Benefits from executive education delivery relationship
What you get
Across all programmes, delegates receive:
- ›Welcome & orientation session
- ›Flexible payment (single or 4 instalments)
- ›Dedicated learning support team
- ›Globally recognised qualification