Training Course

Governance Essentials: Entities, Rules & Compliance

Overview

Good governance starts with understanding its foundations: how your organisation is structured, what rules it follows, and who has the authority to make decisions. This practical course demystifies the different types of entities, their rulebooks, and the responsibilities tied to each. You'll explore how entity types of influence governance effectiveness, decision-making, and compliance - and learn to identify the right structure for different scenarios. Whether you're new to governance or looking to deepen your structural understanding, this course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to make informed, compliant, and strategic governance decisions.

Course costs (ex VAT)
Non-member - £300
Professional subscriber - £275 
Member - £225

A discount is available for registered charities, please email training@cgi.org.uk.

For any related enquiries please contact us at training@cgi.org.uk, or call us at +44 (0)20 7580 4741

Participant Profile

  1. Are you seeing new entity types in your firm's or client's structures?
  2. Are you hearing conversations about entity types you don't fully understand?
  3. Are your advisors (legal, tax, etc.) talking about vehicle types you are not familiar with?
  4. Would your organisation/ clients benefit from you expanding your knowledge about the most appropriate vehicles for their structures and the pros and cons of each?
  5. Is your organisation and/ or its clients considering restructuring to different vehicle types?

This training course is relevant to all sectors, including listed and private companies, charities, public sector, and NHS.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will understand:

  • A high-level understanding of the mechanics of the different entity types
  • A high-level understanding of the decision makers and key persons in each entity type
  • A high-level understanding of the key documents for each entity type
  • A high-level understanding of the benefits and challenges of each entity type
  • How to "horizon scan" at board level when making decisions about AI, with an AI regulatory understanding.

You will also receive:

  • Governance glossary - key terms and their definitions
  • A delegate pack containing comprehensive course handouts, learning journal and further learning information
  • A certificate to show you have attended the workshop
  • 3 hours credit towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Competency framework

This course aligns to CGI’s competency framework: Emerging/Established
Use the competency framework to identify your strengths and areas for improvement in governance.

Course Leader

Terri Le Couteur CL Hero

Terri Le Couteur FCG, MSc Governance

Terri Le Couteur is the founder of TLC Governance Solutions Limited (tlcgovernancesolutions.co.uk), her independent consultancy where she provides governance consultancy, specialised AI governance support, and bespoke governance training. With a distinguished career spanning over 30 years, Terri is also a recognised thought leader in governance, strategy, and AI governance. A Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute and holding a Master's in Corporate Governance, Terri is a go-to expert in corporate governance, compliance, and board dynamics. She excels at equipping boards, executives, and governance professionals with the practical tools and insights needed to navigate regulatory compliance, risk management, and effective governance in today's complex landscape. Her training is known for being insightful, impactful, and directly applicable, helping organisations significantly enhance their governance frameworks and leadership effectiveness. Terri's extensive experience encompasses various jurisdictions, including the UK, Jersey, Guernsey, the Cayman Islands, BVI, and Ireland, across diverse sectors such as Banking, Funds (private equity, infrastructure, real estate, debt), Trust, and Private Wealth. She also possesses considerable expertise with listed entities on both the UK's AIM and full markets and TISE along with those in other international jurisdictions. Her impressive professional background includes serving as the named Company Secretary for leading banks and fund administrators, acting as a Director on numerous client vehicles for both global and smaller firms, and providing advisory services to regulatory and professional bodies. As a professional trainer, Terri is dedicated to making governance accessible, practical, and meaningful, free of jargon and box-ticking.
Available Dates
16 September 2025
Virtual
Training
09:30 to 13:00
From £225 +VAT
17 October 2025
Virtual
Training
09:30 to 12:30
From £225 +VAT