Certificate in Corporate Governance

Corporate Governance

About Corporate Governance

Corporate governance is the framework for managing and directing businesses. The governance of corporations is the responsibility of the boards of directors. The shareholders' responsibility in corporate governance is to select the directors and auditors, as well as to ensure that a suitable governance framework is in place.

Why is Corporate Governance important?

Corporate Governance:

• ensures that a company's management takes everyone's interests into account.
• aids businesses in achieving long-term profitability and economic expansion.
• ensures that investors remain confident, which has the impact of helping businesses raise money successfully and efficiently.

Who should take the Corporate Governance Exam?

• Executives
• Board members
• Founders and entrepreneurs
• Accountants
• Auditors
• Investment bankers
• Professionals working with boards of directors, highly regulated industries, and lawyers

Corporate Governance Certification Course Outline

1. Roles and Structures in Corporate Governance
2. Fiduciary Duties of Directors and Officers
3. Criminal Liability in an Organizational Setting
4. Facilitating Internal and Grand Jury Investigations