About the Course

Effective corporate governance relies not only on boards and senior leadership but also on highly competent administrative professionals who ensure governance processes are implemented efficiently, transparently, and in compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Administrative professionals play a critical role in supporting board operations, managing governance documentation, coordinating meetings, maintaining corporate records, facilitating communication, and ensuring effective decision-making processes.

This course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to support corporate governance functions within public institutions, private organizations, NGOs, and development agencies. Participants will learn governance principles, board administration, policy management, compliance requirements, governance reporting, risk oversight, ethical conduct, and digital tools that enhance governance efficiency. Through practical case studies, simulations, and real-world governance scenarios, participants will strengthen their ability to provide strategic administrative support that promotes accountability, transparency, and organizational effectiveness.

Target Participants

This course is designed for executive assistants, personal assistants, office managers, administrative officers, executive secretaries, board secretaries, governance support officers, records officers, and administrative professionals supporting senior management, boards, and governance structures.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:

• Understand corporate governance principles and frameworks.
• Support board and committee operations effectively.
• Coordinate governance meetings and documentation.
• Manage governance records and confidential information.
• Support policy implementation and compliance.
• Prepare governance reports and executive briefs.
• Strengthen ethical conduct and accountability.
• Support governance risk management.
• Apply digital tools to improve governance administration.
• Enhance governance communication and stakeholder engagement.

Course Duration

• Classroom – 5 Days
• Online – 7 Days

Course Outline

Corporate Governance Fundamentals

• Principles of corporate governance
• Governance structures
• Roles of boards and management
• Governance frameworks
• Good governance practices

Board Administration

• Board meeting planning
• Agenda development
• Board papers management
• Minute taking
• Resolution tracking

Governance Documentation

• Governance policies
• Board charters
• Committee terms of reference
• Governance registers
• Document control

Corporate Compliance

• Regulatory compliance
• Internal policies
• Compliance monitoring
• Compliance reporting
• Governance audits

Ethics and Accountability

• Ethical leadership
• Codes of conduct
• Conflict of interest management
• Confidentiality
• Organizational accountability

Risk Governance

• Governance risk identification
• Risk registers
• Internal controls
• Business continuity support
• Governance assurance

Executive Communication

• Executive correspondence
• Governance reporting
• Briefing notes
• Board presentations
• Stakeholder communication

Digital Governance

• Digital board management platforms
• Electronic document management
• Digital approvals
• Governance collaboration tools
• Information security

AI for Governance Administration

• AI for agenda preparation
• AI for board paper review
• AI for policy summarization
• AI for governance reporting
• Responsible AI in governance

Governance Performance Improvement

• Governance performance indicators
• Governance reporting dashboards
• Continuous improvement
• Administrative action planning
• Personal development planning

Practical Outputs

By the end of this course, participants will have developed the following practical outputs:

• Board Meeting Agenda
• Board Work Plan
• Board Minutes Template
• Board Resolution Register
• Governance Calendar
• Governance Compliance Checklist
• Governance Risk Register
• Executive Briefing Note
• Governance Reporting Template
• Personal Governance Improvement Action Plan

Training Approach

This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in corporate governance, executive administration, compliance, organizational management, and leadership. The course is taught through a mix of practical exercises, governance case studies, simulations, group discussions, role plays, and hands-on activities. Participants will develop practical governance tools and templates that can be immediately applied within their organizations.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued a certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: [email protected]