Board Secretary and Governance Professional Masterclass
Excel as a company or board secretary: board processes, governance codes, statutory duties and advising directors.
- 3 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
The company secretary is the guardian of good governance and a trusted adviser to the board. This masterclass covers the role's statutory duties, board and committee processes, minute-taking at board level, governance codes such as King V, board evaluations and the skills needed to advise directors confidently and independently.
Who should attend
- Company and board secretaries
- Governance officers and legal advisers
- Executive assistants supporting boards
- Secretaries of state-owned and public entities
What you will be able to do
- Carry out statutory and governance duties of the secretary
- Plan board calendars, agendas and packs
- Write accurate, defensible board minutes
- Apply governance codes and board charters
- Advise directors and manage board evaluations
Course outline
Module 1The role
- • Companies Act duties
- • Independence and gatekeeping
- • Governance codes and King V
- • Public-entity requirements
Module 2Board processes
- • Annual board calendar
- • Agendas and board packs
- • Board-level minute-taking
- • Resolutions and registers
Module 3Advising the board
- • Director induction
- • Board evaluations
- • Conflicts of interest
- • Handling difficult governance situations
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Board Secretary and Governance Professional Masterclass course?
The course runs for 3 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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