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
- Are you seeing new entity types in your firm's or client's structures?
- Are you hearing conversations about entity types you don't fully understand?
- Are your advisors (legal, tax, etc.) talking about vehicle types you are not familiar with?
- 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?
- 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)
People who take this course often progress to book:
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.
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