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WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE

Kensington College of Business (KCB) has had accredited status with The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) since 1984 and is proud to provide tuition for the CGIUKI Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme.

The Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme is CGIUKI’s flagship qualification equipping successful CGIUKI graduates for a variety of different career paths and giving them GradCG status and Chartered membership of CGIUKI upon completion.

The Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme is set at level 6 (equivalent to final year undergraduate level) and level 7 (equivalent to a postgraduate degree) and is comprised of two parts. Assessment of each module is via a three-hour examination, held in June and November.

Completion of the first four modules (part 1) gives students Affiliated member status. Completion of the remaining three modules (part 2) gives students Graduate status and the post-nominal GradCG may be used.

CGIUKI graduates upon fulfilment of the 6 years professional work experience requirement can apply for Associate (ACIS) status and with 8 years professional work experience can apply for Fellow (FCIS) status.

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Course Content

The Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGQP) consists of seven modules over two parts.

Part One

  • Company Compliance and Administration
  • Company Law
  • Corporate Governance
  • Interpretating Financial and Accounting Information

Part Two

  • Boardroom Dynamics
  • Development of Strategy
  • Risk Management

The full syllabus can be found on the CGIUKI website.

Route

There are six main routes into the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme:

Foundation Programme entry – Students who are not eligible to start the programme at Part One will need to take the Foundation Programme to start their journey to GradCGIUKI.  This is set at Level 4 (equivalent to first year undergraduate level).  We do not offer tuition for the Foundation Programme.

Part One entry –  Those with relevant education or experience will start at Part One of the qualifying programme.

Related Degree entry – Law or finance graduates start at Part One and may be eligible for exemption from the law or finance module.  MBA graduates start at Part One and will be assessed for other exemptions.

Professional entry –  Accountants or lawyers with up to five years’ professional experience start at Part One and may be eligible for exemption from two modules.

Fast Track Professional entry – Accountants or lawyers with more than five years’ experience may only need to complete two modules.

MOU entry – Members of ICSI and ICSAN may be eligible for module exemptions under CGIUKI’s Memorandum of Understanding agreements with these organisations.

Students should contact CGIUKI to find out their entry point and to apply for exemptions.

Course Fees

The cost for tuition of each Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme module is £450.

The cost for revision before the examinations is £325 per module (£375 for Interpreting Financial and Accounting Information which is held over three days).

If you register for both the evening classes and revision classes at the same time, you will receive a discount of £50.

Fees should be paid in full before the course begins.

Payment can be made by credit/debit card (payment link will be provided) or bank transfer. Please note that card payment cannot be made over the telephone, and we do not accept American Express.

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Students can apply to start classes in either February (for June examinations) or August (for November examinations).

All evening, weekend and revision classes for the August-November 2022 semester will be held online using Teams or Zoom.  To help students, most* of the classes are recorded and will be available on the student’s LMS portal (non-downloadable format).
Classes are held one evening per week per module with two additional weekend classes for Interpreting Financial & Accounting Information (10am-5pm). Evening classes start at 6.15pm.
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We also offer weekend revision courses prior to the exams.  These revision classes are available to students who are attending the evening classes and to those who aren’t.

Exams are held twice a year in June and November.  You can take a maximum of two exams in a single session.

Thinking about how many modules you will be taking and how many hours per week you can dedicate to study will give you an indication of how long it might take to complete Qualifying Programme.  The quickest time is 2 years.

* Except Development of Strategy module 

Undertaking a professional qualification like the The Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGQP) is a big decision and requires careful consideration.

Entry requirements

Students should contact CGIUKI to find out their entry route: CGIUKI

Language

All CGIUKI study material is produced in English.  All examinations are conducted in English.

If English is not your first language, we recommend a score of six or above on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent.  It will help if you have previously studied other subjects or have done essay-style assessment in English before.

Time commitment

The vast majority of our Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme students study whilst they work, so it’s good to think about the time commitment required and how it might fit into your existing schedule.

CGIUKI recommend 200 hours of study per module – incorporating tuition, reading the study text, wider reading, online support, study time with other candidates, practice assessments and the exam.

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to apply for this course please complete the below application form and return it to the college together with your payment:

Sponsored students should provide a letter from their sponsor.  This letter should state that you are being sponsored for the duration of this course and to whom/where they would like the invoice sent to.

This course is not appropriate for international students who require sponsorship for immigration purposes.

Please note that we are simply tuition providers for this course.  All students must pay an initial registration fee and their subscription fee to CGIUKI.  Exams and exemption fees are also paid for separately to CGIUKI.

Students must purchase the study books from CGIUKI before starting classes.

I have taken four Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme modules so far and can say with confidence that the tuition support from KCB has been invaluable.  

KCB tutors are very knowledgeable of their subject area and experienced in their field.  Having access to the tutors for a period of 10 weeks in the build-up to each exam and being able to ask them questions has been critical to developing my understanding of each subject area.  

The weekend revision courses are an important supplement to the main course tuition as they enable you to intensively revise each subject with support from a tutor and group of other students to supplement your own learning.  There is a real focus on practising past exam questions which is exactly what you need to build confidence going into each exam. 

I have built a great network of other company secretarial and governance professionals through attending KCB classes over the years.  The classes are accessible to a wide range of individuals now that they are held online.

I will continue to choose KCB for my tuition support for the rest of the programme. I highly recommend KCB as a tuition provider for the Chartered Governance Institute.

Josie Oppong, Company Secretary Manager,  August 2022.

I have taken two modules with KCB in my journey to become a chartered governance professional and have now successfully completed the programme. 

The tutors are exceedingly knowledgeable, approachable and their support was key to my success.  The tutors offer support by email outside the weekly sessions, and the recorded sessions allowed catch up as needed.  The sessions are well paced and ensure that all the material is covered with a specific focus on exam success.  The weekend revision courses are a great way to reflect and focus on the exam.

The course is easy to access online, the online learning tool is straightforward to use and the support from KCB is quick and efficient.  I’d recommend studying with KCB.

Sylvia Gough, Group Governance Manager & Company Secretary, August 2022.

KCB has been an extremely valuable tool in the process to become a chartered governance professional. The tutors are all extremely knowledgeable and I have learnt a lot about each subject. They are always happy to help and give extra support in one-to-one discussion and answer questions via email. The logistical support by the staff has always been good and I am confident in all the practicalities for each class I have taken. I would recommend studying here.

Aisha, August 2022

I have thoroughly enjoyed studying the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme with KCB; the tutors are passionate and go above and beyond their obligations to support their students to achieve success in the exams. In the turbulent last few years with COVID, the tutors and administrative staff adapted quickly and ensured the students were well prepared for the exams. Thank you for helping me to reach my goals and progress within my career!

Karen Ward, September 2022