Aim of the Certification
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.
Certificate & Training Hours
The recommended number of learning and training
hours is 15 to 20. This does not include additional time studying, revising,
and preparing for the exam. A candidate should expect to spend an additional 15
hours of studying time to pass the exam, depending on prior knowledge and/or
work experience.
Exam Information
Type of Exam Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Number of Questions 40 questions
Passing Grade or Mark 70/100
Exam Duration 60
minutes
Method of Delivery Computer-Based
Learning Objectives - Bloom Level
Based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, AGRC’s certificates
prepares students to acquire knowledge that covers Bloom Levels 1, 2 and 3.
o Level 1 - Remember: Recall facts related to corporate governance and be able to
define the main concepts involved in the governance sector.
o Level 2 -
Understand: Explain, describe, identify, and discuss the main ideas or concepts
pertaining to corporate governance.
o Level 3 - Apply: Use, apply and implement
the information acquired to new scenarios, and solve problems or meet
challenges related to corporate governance in the financial services sector.
AGRC Certificate in Corporate Governance – Syllabus
Introduction to Corporate
Governance
Board of Directors
Internal Control Mechanisms
Intra-Board Relations
CSR, ESG and Sustainability
