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AGRC Certificate in Corporate Governance (Level 3)
This AGRC Certificate has been approved and accredited by the London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF).
- 15 CPD Units
- 15 Hours
£650.00
Course Features
• Review of key corporate governance definitions that will allow for an understanding of the of the term and the importance it carries
• Understand how Boards function, how they are structured in terms of Board Committees and how the composition of Boards should be shaped.
• Review the duties and responsibilities of Directors, identify the role of key post-holders, and understand the importance of building relations between Directors that are based on trust.
• Study how internal control mechanisms apply in a corporation and highlight the relevance of the ‘three-lines of defence’
• Understand the modern concepts of CSR, ESG and Sustainability and why the Directors need to incorporate them in the governance of corporations
In this programme, participants will review key definitions of corporate governance and the benefits associated with the implementation of good corporate governance practices. More specifically, participants will look in greater detail at the Board of Directors, covering the duties and responsibilities of Directors, the composition of the Board, the role of key post-holders, the many Board committees and how they are structured, and how a Board’s performance can be evaluated.
Additionally, the Certificate places emphasis on how internal control mechanisms need to be designed and underlines how useful the three-lines of defence model may be. The certificate also covers the importance of maintaining strong and productive relations within the board, ones that are based on trust and which allow for effective meetings and interaction to be achieved.
Lastly, emphasis is placed on the modern concepts of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental Social Governance (ESG), and Sustainability, and how the Board needs to respond to these trends as they gain increased relevance and importance for the corporate world.
Overall, the knowledge obtained by undertaking this Certificate is an invaluable asset for professionals looking to enhance their career prospects in Corporate Governance.
Introduction to Corporate Governance
– Definition of Corporate Governance
– Ethics and Governance
– Key Relevant Governance Theories
– Agency Theory
– Stakeholder Theory
The Benefits of Corporate Governance
– Board of Directors
– Duties and Responsibilities of Directors
– Specific Requirements for Financial Institutions
– Board Appointments and Composition
– Independent and Non-Executive Directors (INEDs)
– The Importance of Diversity in a Board
– Committee Structure – Board Committees
– Committee Structure
– Audit Committee
– Risk Committee
– Nominations Committee
– Remuneration Committes
– Key Post-Holders in a Board
– Chair of the Board
– Senior Independent Director (SID)
– CEO (ex-Officio Board Member)
– Evaluation & Continuous Development
– Knowledge of Industry and Organisation
Internal Control Mechanisms
– Internal Controls and Risk Management
– Three-Lines of Defence model
Intra-Board Relations
– Effective Meetings
CSR, ESG and Sustainability
– Definitions of Relevant Terms
– Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
– Environmental Social Governance (ESG)
– Sustainability
– The Business Case for CSR, ESG, and Sustainability
– ESG, Sustainability, and the Role of the Board
• 15-20 hours of self-paced, online, and interactive learning, including analysis of practical case studies
• A study guide
• Practice questions and a final mock exam
• Free AGRC membership for one (1) year
• Online exam with two attempts to pass
• AGRC certificate
• Use of the PAGRC designation upon successful completion
This course is ideal for anyone wishing to be introduced to the main regulatory provisions in financial services and trends in corporate governance. Professionals carrying out the roles of directors, members of the Board, senior managers, lawyers, company secretaries, compliance and risk officers, and consultants may benefit from this course. It is also suitable to professionals pursuing regulatory CPDs in financial regulation.
No previous knowledge or experience is required, although it is assumed that participants have good knowledge of English and a sound educational background.
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Number of questions: 40
• Type of question: Multiple choice
• Pass mark: 70/100
• Results appear directly once you submit all of your answers.
• Certificate is issued instantly in PDF and sent by email.
• A printed copy of the certificate can be requested for an additional charge of £50.
• Please keep in mind that if you do not complete your training programme and book your exam within the 3-month period, you will have to pay £150 to take the exam and for any additional attempt thereafter.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Most frequent questions and answers
Upon registration you will attain immediate access to all study materials and self-paced eLearning lectures.
Yes, for each AGRC package you will receive the study guide and the exam (two attempts). You will also receive a structured, guided e-learning package that includes video lectures, case studies, and much more that will allow you to study at your own time and better prepare for the exam.
Yes, each AGRC Certificate is designed to be a fully self-paced, online programme, accessible with any device, 24/7, from anywhere in the world.
The AGRC study guide contains a full mock exam with 40 practice questions for your reference. The online study material online includes additional practice questions that will enable you to engage better with the content and get the most out of your reading.
You attain access to the exam upon the completion of the course. The exam is conveniently taken remotely from your own PC or laptop. You do not need to travel to an examination centre to sit your final test. Rather, you can take the exam at your own convenience, at any time from the comfort of your home or office. All you have to do is email info@agrc.org with your name, email address, and AGRC certificate of choice, and AGRC will send you instructions on how to access the exam.
The AGRC exam consist of 40 MCQs (50 MCQs in the case of the Risk Management Certificate) for the completion and award of the AGRC Certificate of your choice. The pass mark is 70% and two attempts are permitted. The time allowed for the exam is 60 minutes.
We recommended a total of 15 to 25 learning hours. As it is a fully self-paced course, you are expected to define a suitable pace yourself. However, most of our students tend to complete their training in under three (3) months.
The AGRC study guide, the self-paced online interactive course that includes the analysis of practical case studies, a set of mock practice questions to help you prepare for the exam, one (1) year of free AGRC membership, and two (2) attempts to pass the online exam. Upon passing the exam, you will attain the AGRC Certificate of your choice.
AGRC Certificates have been designed for professionals looking to build a career in governance, risk and compliance, including working in functions that focus on AML, financial crime prevention, risk management, customer onboarding and more. No previous knowledge or experience is required although it is assumed that those interested have good knowledge of English and a strong educational background.
This Certificate has been developed by the Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC) and the training programme has been prepared by the London Governance and Compliance Academy (LGCA), one of AGRC’s official training partners. The syllabus is verified by external subject matter experts and may be accredited by financial regulators and professional bodies for between 15 and 25 CPD units in the topic it covers.
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