certificate in corporate governance

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1 Accredited Training certificate in corporate governance Essential skills to deliver effective governance

2 about the course Introduction Good corporate governance is not just the duty of Boards, it is the responsibility of everyone in your organisation. From discussions with Chairs and Chief Executives of public bodies, we have identified the need for a practical and structured training programme that will increase the knowledge and skills of those charged with making governance work in public bodies. Who should attend? The Certificate is aimed at staff who support the work of the Board or who have responsibility for governance or aspects of governance throughout the organisation but who have received no formal or structured training to carry out these important duties. It is expected that middle and senior managers (or aspiring managers) will benefit from this highly practical course. The course is also suitable for new or aspiring Board Members who have had no formal training but who would like to quickly increase their knowledge of important governance principles and enhance their skills for the Boardroom. Aims The overall aim of the programme is to increase skills and make governance more effective in organisations. Specifically, the programme seeks to: ensure that organisations are appropriately constituted, structured and operate the appropriate governance processes support good practice financial reporting as well as a system of internal controls exemplify standards of behaviour as a way of enabling good governance in organisations Accreditation and assessment Upon successful completion of the course and assessment you will be awarded CIPFA s Certificate in Corporate Governance, equivalent to NQF Level 3. Participants will be required to submit both a Portfolio of Evidence and a work-place based project that record evidence of learning during each module and aspects of work which substantiate their ability to undertake specific tasks. The assessors will mark a Portfolio of Evidence and a work-based project. This is designed to assess the extent of the participant s learning and satisfy the awarding body that the Portfolio of Evidence is a genuine reflection of his/her efforts. Cost The cost of attending this programme is 2240 plus VAT. This cost includes all tuition, course materials, assessment and 190 accreditation fee. More information and booking Please contact our team: e: CCGscotland@cipfa.org t: The Certificate in Corporate Governance provided an ideal opportunity to learn about public sector governance - past and present - in the wider sense. It also provided an excellent opportunity to engage with other public sector bodies to discuss current and potential future governance issues and how they could be addressed. Jill Anderson Head of Risk & Regulatory Compliance NHS National Services Scotland

3 course modules Course launch and introduction It s a risky business (2 Days) A formal launch will be held to introduce participants to each other as well as providing an opportunity to meet the trainers. This session will give you an overview of the qualification content and assessment and will last approximately 90 minutes followed by lunch. Hallmarks of effective governance What is governance? Features of a well governed organisation (including key policies and procedures) The Good Governance Standard Practical governance success and failures How good is your governance? A time for self-assessment Effective governance framework (2 Days) Statutory accountability and key governance documents Board and Committee structures and functions Strategic planning Decision-making in the organisation Roles and responsibilities legal duties of directors Balance of power and authority The Board, the Chair and Non-Executive Board members Shadow directors Executive management Servicing the Board Induction of Board members Information for the Board and key documents Servicing the Board and Committees - minutes, papers etc. Corporate policies and procedures Keeping the Board right (i.e. advice on staying legal) Board training and development Developing a counter-fraud culture Account management Partnerships and consortia Internal controls and sources of assurance Risk management Internal audit Audit and other relevant committees External auditors Making accountability a reality Accountability for public money Engaging and influencing stakeholders Managing the media and communications Customer service and complaints Appraisals and performance management Public consultations Freedom of Information and Data Protection Acts Promoting corporate values and behaviours Developing and maintaining organisational values Leadership Ethical standards framework Registration and declaration of interests Gifts and hospitality Standards of behaviour Whistleblowing arrangements Codifying ethical standards Practical examples of good and bad practice Governance in practice Learning practical lessons from real governance case studies

4 list of previous delegates Previous delegates have worked for the following organisations: Aberdeen City Council Aberdeenshire Council Account in Bankruptcy Architecture and Design Scotland Argyll and Bute Council Bord Na Gaighlig Cairngorms National Park Authority Cassiltoun Housing Association Ltd. Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association Childrens Hearings Scotland City of Edinburgh Council Clyde Valley Housing Association Comunn Na Gaidhlig Creative Scotland Crofting Commission Douneay Site Restoration Ltd. Dumfries and Galloway Council Food Standards Agency Forth Valley College Glasgow City Council Glasgow School of Art Govan Housing Association Health Improvement Scotland Heriot-watt University Lothian and Borders Police Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland Muirhouse Housing Association Ltd. National Library of Scotland NHS Ayrshie and Arran NHS Dumfries and Galloway NHS Education for Scotland NHS Highland NHS Lothian NHS National Services NHS Orkney NHS Shetland NHS Tayside NHS Western Isles North Lanarkshire Leisure Ltd Pentland Housing Association Ltd. Queens Cross Housing Association Renfewshire CHP Risk Management Authority Scottish Canals Scottish Ambulance Service Scottish Childrens Repoter Administration Scottish Court Service Scottish Criminal Cases review Commission Scottish Environment Protection Agency Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Scottish Funding Council Scottish Government Scottish Government Health Directorates Scottish Housing Regulator Scottish Social Services Council and Care Inspectorate Seafish Industry Authority Shire Housing Association Ltd Skills Develeopment Scotland South Lanarkshire leisure and Culture South Lankakshire Council Sport Scotland Stow Scotland Thenue Housing Association Ltd West Of Scotland Housing Association Job titles of previous delegates: Corporate Governance Manager Accountant Administration Assistant Assistant Corporate Governance and Vfm Manager Assistant Director of Finance Board Member Board Performance Manager Board Secretary Board Services Manager Business Support Officer Clerk to The Council Committee Officer Company Secretary Corporate Governance and Business Support Team Leader Corporate Manager Councillor Chair of Audit and Risk Director of Business Performance Director of Corporate Services Director Planning and Performance Management Executive Assistant Finance Manager Governance and Risk Manager Group Manager Head of Administration Head of Controls Assurance Head of Corporate Services Head of Finance and Corporate Services Head of Informative Systems Head of Organisational Development and Communications Land User Director Lead Partnership Manager Legal and Corporate Affairs Manager Non-Executive Director PA / Company Secretary Partnership Manager Performance Improvement Officer Planning and Performance Assistant Policy Advisor Project Manager Registrar Senior PA Senior Solicitor (Governance) Socio-Economic Manager Sports Operations Manager Strategic Policy ManagerHead of Organisational Development and Communications Head of Secretariat Land User Director Lead Partnership Manager Legal and Corporate Affairs Manager Non-Executive Director PA / Company Secretary Partnership Manager Performance Co-ordinator Performance Improvement Officer Planning and Performance Assistant Policy Advisor Policy Manager Portfolio Manager Project Manager Registrar Senior PA Senior Solicitor (Governance) Socio-Economic Manager Sports Operations Manager Strategic Policy Manager

5 terms and conditions Standard terms and conditions of booking Booking Confirmation Bookings are accepted on a first come, first served basis. CIPFA will send you confirmation of your booking. It is the responsibility of the delegate to ensure they have received confirmation. Please take a few minutes to check the confirmation and contact us if you have any queries. In the unlikely event of non-receipt of confirmation, this will not be accepted as grounds for cancellation or non-payment. Attendance It is your responsibility to ensure that you attend all of the modules in the cohort you have signed up for, and complete all modules, project and portfolio with the timescales advised at the launch. CIPFA will not be held responsible if you are unable to complete all aspects of the certificated course within the cohort timescale. Any additional one to one or personal tuition may result in additional fees which will be advised in advance of the tuition taking place. Transfer Transfer to a future cohort will incur a deferment fee of 200 plus VAT and will be dependent upon both availability and viability. CIPFA cannot guarantee future delivery of any course. Dependent on availability, provision may be made for delegates to attend module(s) at another UK CIPFA Centre. In this case a nominal fee will be payable to cover incurred expenditure such as delegate venue costs. All additional expenses relating to attendance at another location will be your responsibility. Course Materials All course materials will be ed one week prior to the delivery of the module. It is the responsibility of the candidate to print any course materials in advance of the module and to bring with them on the day. CIPFA will not provide any additional copies on the day. CIPFA will not be responsible for incorrect addresses and candidates must ensure that they provide the correct address when submitting their booking form for attendance on the certificate. Invoice Requests Please note that invoices will be sent after attendance at the launch, if payment has not already been received. Please ensure that you adhere to the payment terms as stated on the invoice. Cancellation Notification of cancellations must be received in writing 4 weeks prior to the first module of the course date to qualify for a refund of fees. All cancellations must be sent to the CIPFA office by (scotland@cipfa.org) or in writing to the office address stated below. Substitution may be advised within the 4 week period prior to the first module at no extra charge. Substitutions will not be accepted after the first module has been completed. CIPFA reserves the right to cancel the event at anytime and will offer refunds on any payments that have been made. CIPFA will not cover any travel/accommodation cost incurred in the event of cancelling/postponement of course/s. Data Protection Information provided in the booking form is held on our database and is used to communicate future information on events and other CIPFA products and services to you and your organisation. If you wish to be removed from our database or would like your details update, please send a note of your requirements to the office address stated below. Your details will not be passed on to 3rd parties in any circumstances. Personal data is gathered in accordance with the Data Protection Act Contact Details The booking confirmation and delegate pack will be sent to the address provided during the booking process. Please ensure this is the attending delegate s address. Office address CIPFA, 22 Beaverbank Business Park, 22, Logie Mill, Edinburgh, EH7 4HG Payment If sending payment prior to the event, please state if you require a VAT receipt. Cheques should be made payable to CIPFA and sent to the office (see opposite).

6 For further information on this qualification, please contact: CIPFA Scotland 22 Beaverbank Business Park Logie Mill EDINBURGH EH7 4HG T: F: The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy. Registered with the Charity Commissioners of England and Wales No and with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator No.SCO37963