Course description
Company Secretarial Practice for Support Staff
Develop a thorough grounding in company law and the role of the secretarial team.
What exactly is a company? How is it set up? How does it work? This straightforward course starts from the beginning, using practical examples and exercises. Delegates will come away with a thorough grounding in company law and the role of the secretarial team.
No prior knowledge is assumed for this governance training course.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course is perfect for any staff responsible for supporting the company secretarial, governance, executive or board, who are looking to build an understanding of their role and the context within which they work.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
By the end of the day, you will understand:
- how companies work, how they are formed and the legal and regulatory framework that governs their operation.
- the role of the company secretary and the company secretariat.
- what rights you have as a shareholder, what types of shares companies can issue, how those shares can be transferred or traded on a stock market.
- other ways in which companies can raise new capital.
- the role, duties and liabilities of directors.
- techniques and tips on the execution of key compliance tasks, including getting board papers out on time, filing Companies House forms, keeping statutory records and registers, and organising the company AGM.
You will also receive:
- a delegate pack containing handouts and presentation slides.
- a certificate to show you have attended the course.
- 6 months complimentary professional subscription of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (see below)
- 6 hours credit towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Your complimentary 6-month professional subscription:
We support our attendees long after they complete the course. Your professional subscription includes a subscription to G+C Magazine, as well as access to briefings, discounts and our knowledge base. An automatic email will be sent to you after your attendance.
To find out more, call +44 (0)20 7580 4741 or contact us.
Reviews
Average rating 5
A perfect level for me and a great overview of the role of the company secretary.
Expenses
- £705 +VAT (Non-members)
- £635 +VAT (Professional subscribers)
- £545 +VAT (Chartered Governance Institute members)
- £355 +VAT (Chartered Governance Institute students)
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The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland - Developing the skills of governance professionals
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) is a professional body with over 130 years of experience providing industry-leading education in the arena of governance. As the only chartered professional body dedicated to supporting governance professionals, CGIUKI assures world-class standards of...
Overall, it is a good course to start with for people like me with no prior experiences or background knowledge, and the instructors are very knowledgeable.