Certificate in Board of Directors Secretary

The role of the Board in the strategic management of the company, the CEO hiring process and evaluation of his/her performance, succession planning process and procedures for key positions, and equip directors with tools to help them exercise reasonable and informed oversight over the financial performance of the company. This programme is about the principles of and best practices in corporate governance along with the applicable tools on how to instil good governance. The foundation of the whole program and it presents an introduction to the role of the board of directors and the importance of good corporate governance.

This course goes beyond the theory of budgeting as a concept to cover specific steps to make the budget a value-added process in the organization. Several Microsoft Excel tools are used throughout this course for practicality and to provide participants with the skills needed to apply in their organization immediately. Such tools include 'what-if' analysis and the 'solver', among many others. The course also highlights some of the main forecasting models and the detailed evaluation of capital budgeting techniques, all of which are applied in Microsoft Excel and put into practice.

The Communication, Coordination, and Leadership course focuses on developing the critical skills needed for effective leadership through superior communication techniques. Participants will learn to organize and present ideas clearly, establish credibility, and communicate with emotional intelligence. The course emphasizes building consensus, motivating teams, and handling challenges like delivering difficult news. It also covers effective crisis communication and managing organizational change, fostering cooperation, and maintaining transparency. By understanding their leadership role in communication, participants will be equipped to influence stakeholders, earn commitment, and lead organizational communication efforts that align with the company’s vision, mission, and values.

Corporate/Public governance and risk management are critical There is increasing attention being paid to corporate governance and risk management in business schools and among legislators. This course includes discussions about board structure, committees, and their functions. It covers the process of managing risks in accordance with the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) requirements. In addition, the course includes a discussion on internal controls. Those controls are used to respond to the risks in different areas of the corporation. Compliance is also covered per the latest developments.

Impact through Self Awareness will take participants on a journey of discovery and self-mastery. It will enable participants to understand and leverage their core strengths to become authentic and how to become an innovative leader. Participants will develop leadership and coaching skills, confidence, understanding of the importance of leadership skills core competencies, and strengths. They will identify what they want for their and the future of their organization. Leadership training topics help those interested in this aspect deepen their management concepts. This is done by applying the latest business leadership training theories and innovation patterns in all their forms.