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AGRC Level 3 Certificate in Corporate Governance

Study Method Online
Provider London Governance & Compliance Academy
Recognition AGRC, The London Institute of Banking & Finance
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London Governance & Compliance Academy

Course overview

The concept of corporate governance has featured regularly in discussions, both within the professional and academic community, since the 1990s and has become even more prominent following significant cases of corporate failure that had adverse effects on the global interconnected economy. The link between poor corporate governance practices and the excessive taking of risks that led to the downfall or bail-out of important financial institutions necessitated a discussion on how to strengthen corporate governance and protect the economy against similar cases in the future.

Effectively, new regulatory requirements have been established, while existing codes of governance have been revised. Such efforts aim to focus on requirements that should be fulfilled by an organisation’s management body and enhance three areas of governance: remuneration, risk management, and internal control.

Who's It For?

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.

Job outcomes

  • Finance Roles

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What you'll learn

  • Review of key corporate governance definitions that will allow for an understanding 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 stakeholders, 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

Recognitions

AGRC

Accredited/ Certified by AGRC

The London Institute of Banking & Finance

Accredited/ Certified by The London Institute of Banking & Finance

Study method

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    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
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    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
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    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
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    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
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Duration study load

  • 15 hours
  • Access valid for 90 days

Delivery

Online

Entry requirements

No previous knowledge or experience is required although it is assumed that those interested have good knowledge of English and a strong educational background.

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Course features

  • 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

Assessment

  • 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.

Additional information

Is the study guide included in all AGRC packages?

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.

Subjects

Course includes
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 Committee
  • 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

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Payment options

Course fees – £750

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About London Governance & Compliance Academy

The London Governance and Compliance Academy (LGCA) is a multi-accredited, UK-based executive education training and certification provider that specialises in the areas of governance, risk, compliance, and finance. LGCA is part of the European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) Group, one of Europe’s leading institutions for certified and executive education, eLearning, and bespoke training solutions in the financial sector.

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