Whether you’re a board member or just curious about corporate governance, this AGRC certificate is for you! Learn what it takes for any firm to build and maintain a robust, dependable, and responsible corporate governance backbone with this self-paced, online certificate delivered by LGCA. The concept of corporate governance has featured regularly in discussions, both within the professional and academic community, since the 1990s and has become even more prominent following significant cases of corporate failure that had adverse effects on the global interconnected economy. Additionally, the Certificate places emphasis on how internal control mechanisms need to be designed and underlines how helpful the three lines of defence model may be. The certificate also covers the importance of maintaining strong and productive relations within the Board, ones that are based on trust and which allow for effective meetings and interaction to be achieved. Lastly, emphasis is placed on the modern concepts of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental Social Governance (ESG), and Sustainability, and how the Board needs to respond to these trends as they gain increased relevance and importance for the corporate world. Overall, the knowledge obtained by undertaking this Certificate is an invaluable asset for professionals looking to enhance their career prospects in Corporate Governance. The link between poor corporate governance practices and the excessive taking of risks that led to the downfall or bail-out of important financial institutions necessitated a discussion on how to strengthen corporate governance and protect the economy against similar cases in the future. Effectively, new regulatory requirements have been established, while existing codes of governance have been revised. Such efforts aim to focus on requirements that should be fulfilled by an organisation’s management body and enhance three areas of governance: remuneration, risk management, and internal control. In this programme, participants will review key definitions of corporate governance and the benefits associated with the implementation of good corporate governance practices. More specifically, participants will look in greater detail at the Board of Directors, covering the duties and responsibilities of Directors, the composition of the Board, the role of key post-holders, the many Board committees and how they are structured, and how a Board’s performance can be evaluated. Study method Online, self-paced Course format What's this? Reading material - PDF/e-book, slides, article/plain text Duration 15 hours Access to content 365 days Certification Certificate in Corporate Governance CPD 15 CPD hours / points Certificates AGRC Certificate in Corporate Governance - Free Additional info Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price Description The AGRC Certificate in Corporate Governance provides participants with a thorough understanding of a topic that has gained increasing significance and attention amongst corporations, regulators, and researchers. At the same, the Certificate offers guidance as to how corporations can best prepare in creating solid governance structures that will help them deal with the myriad of modern-day corporate challenges and risks. Syllabus: Introduction to Corporate Governance Definition of Corporate Governance Ethics and Governance Key Relevant Governance Theories Agency Theory Stakeholder Theory The Benefits of Corporate Governance Board of Directors Duties and Responsibilities of Directors Specific Requirements for Financial Institutions Board Appointments and Composition Independent and Non-Executive Directors (INEDs) The Importance of Diversity in a Board Committee Structure Board Committees Committee Structure Audit Committee Risk Committee Nominations Committee Remuneration Committees Key Post-Holders in a Board Chair of the Board Senior Independent Director (SID) CEO (Ex-Officio Board Member) Evaluation & Continuous Development Knowledge of Industry and OrganisationInternal Control Mechanisms Internal Controls and Risk Management Three-Lines of Defence model Intra-Board Relations Effective Meetings CSR, ESG and Sustainability Definitions of Relevant Terms Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Sustainability The Business Case for CSR, ESG, and Sustainability ESG, Sustainability, and the Role of the Board Format • Register at any time for this online, open Certificate • Study in your own time and at your own pace (you have up to 3 months to complete) • Assessed by online multiple-choice exam What is included • 15 hours of self-paced online interactive learning including analysis of 7 practical case studies • 1-year free AGRC membership • Online Exam and AGRC Certificate Who is this course for? This course is ideal for anyone wishing to be introduced to the main regulatory provisions in financial services and trends in corporate governance. Professionals carrying out the roles of directors, members of the Board, senior managers, lawyers, company secretaries, compliance and risk officers, and consultants may benefit from this course. It is also suitable for professionals pursuing regulatory CPDs in financial regulation. Requirements No previous knowledge or experience is required, although it is assumed that participants have good knowledge of English and sound educational background. Certificates AGRC Certificate in Corporate Governance Digital certificate - Included The certificate is issued upon successful passing of the final exam.
This course is aimed at beginners with no previous electrical experience or knowledge, it’s ideal for those wanting to enter the electrical industry. Completion of this combined course provides the majority of skills required for candidates to work as an industrial, commercial and domestic electrician. Please note this course incorporates weeks 1 to 4 of the Total Electrical 20 course.
The 18th edition course is an online short course aimed at anyone involved in the design, construction and inspection and testing of electrical systems, also a nationally recognised ‘must have’ qualification for companies seeking to recruit electricians. It is intended to introduce the candidate to a working knowledge of the Wiring Regulations along with a brief overview of the Electricity at Work Regulations covering their statutory duties. Previous knowledge of the regulations is not assumed, however, a fundamental knowledge of electrical principles is assumed.
The 2 Day F Gas renewal course covers changes to the original F Gas Regulation which came in to effect in January 2015. The 2 Day course is designed for those that have completed their initial F-Gas Certificate, and have continued to work in the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration industry but feel that they would benefit from some of the refresher training prior to taking the assessments. Day 1 includes:- A Mornings theoretical session and an afternoon practical refresher. Day 2 includes:- Re-cap of day 1Short multi choice BESA assessment.Short practical assessment.
The UK has set an ambitious 2050 Net Zero Carbon target. A fundamental part of the Net Zero Carbon strategy is to change from gas heating systems to cleaner electrified heat. This course aims to equip those involved in forming energy strategies, planning developments, new building projects, refurbishment projects on how electrified heat can be correctly applied. Whilst a major focus of the course is on heat pumps the course also considers other options for electrified heating and what the components are for all these heating system options. The course also details building fabric considerations, electrical system requirements and addresses the issue of using electrified heat to generate hot water for domestic purposes.
What does this course cover? This five-day course covers a range of topics, all of which are covered via a mixture of theoretical and practical training – we aim for our courses to be as hands-on as possible. The course specifically covers: An introduction to SCADA systems, covering elements, servers, hardware and software, graphics, and more. A range of systems including automatic control, FIELDBUS, and wireless communication systems. An introduction to serial interfaces, ethernet networks, fibre optic, and wireless. Communications, including case studies to establish communication with PLCs. Process variables. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), sensors, and alarms. Introduction to OPC (open plan communications) How to configure OPC UA servers and how to program an OPC UA client Client and server development Connection management Security configuration Trends and historical data System components This course covers a wide range of industry-recognised manufacturers, including Siemens, Allen Bradley, Wago and Mitsubishi.) What will I gain from this course? Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will gain a City & Guilds certification in SCADA and PLC Communications.
This online PLC training course is done as a live classroom, using an online virtual classroom platform with live classes and a tutor present throughout the course. Not just an e-Learning package, this is a REAL LIFE classroom, giving you the opportunity to interact with the tutor. This course is fully interactive and a free copy of the software to each attendee which the tutor can view and give feedback on. The course is the best possible online experience you can have with a fully accredited certificate on completion of the exam. All instructions for installing the software and licencing it will be given prior to the course beginning. No prior knowledge is required for this course as it starts from scratch and assumes no previous experience, you will reach the skilled level where you can look at becoming a programmer, get into engineering maintenance in an industrial environment, fault find or make amendments to programs, this is the course for you. The course covers 2 of the major manufacturers, Siemens S7 and Allen Bradley (but will be slightly bias towards Allen Bradley due to the simulation software being used, which will also be given to you to keep). The course aims to be 90% practical, as we believe the easiest way to learn is to do it! A full set of course notes and manuals will be emailed to you.
This online PLC training course is done as a live classroom, using an online virtual classroom platform with live classes and a tutor present throughout the course. Not just an e-Learning package, this is a REAL LIFE classroom, giving you the opportunity to interact with the tutor. This course is fully interactive and a free copy of the software to each attendee which the tutor can view and give feedback on. The course is the best possible online experience you can have with a fully accredited certificate on completion of the exam. All instructions for installing the software and licencing it will be given prior to the course beginning. No prior knowledge is required for this course as it starts from scratch and assumes no previous experience, you will reach the skilled level where you can look at becoming a programmer, get into engineering maintenance in an industrial environment, fault find or make amendments to programs, this is the course for you. The ‘Typical’ 5 day course covers 2 of the major manufacturers, Siemens S7 and Allen Bradley (but will be slightly bias towards Allen Bradley due to the simulation software being used, which will also be given to you to keep). The course aims to be 90% practical, as we believe the easiest way to learn is to do it! A full set of course notes and manuals will be emailed to you.
Electrical safety in organisations is often the responsibility of non-electrically qualified staff, such as facilities managers, risk managers or health & safety officers who have not had systematic training in how to prevent electrical hazards in the workplace. This situation results in a number of deaths in the workplace being caused by electrical incidents. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of electrical safety and a systematic set of principles for assessing and managing electrical safety in any business and across all sectors of industry and the public sector: the subject is universally applicable, across industries and countries. The course is applicable to the buildings, facilities, equipment and environments associated with a wide range of organisations, irrespective of size, which includes the industrial, commercial and the public sectors. The course provides practical guidance to enable individuals and their organisations to have a level of knowledge and understanding to manage the risks associated with an electrical system. It will focus on providing a specific procedure for managing electrical safety. The course follows the structure of the IET’s Code of Practice for Electrical Safety Management. The aim of the Code of Practice for Electrical Safety Management is to provide good practice guidance to enable individuals and their organisations to have a level of knowledge and understanding to manage the risks associated with an electrical system. There are many technical publications that provide guidance on certain aspects of electrical safety but not in a way that provides a process for managing electrical safety.
Who is this Level 3 NVQ aimed at? The experienced worker qualification is for practising electricians with at least 5 years experience but have never formally completed an industry apprenticeship or equivalent Level 3 NVQ Qualification. This is suitable for self-employed and employed electricians. This is the Level 3 pathway for practising electricians to obtain your ECS Gold Card and JIB Grading. To complete the full qualification you will also need to: Have completed an AM2e Assessment Have a current Wiring Regulations Qualification BS7671 Have an initial verification qualification such as a C&G 2391-50 What’s involved in the qualification? After an initial Skills Scan, we will discuss the gaps that need to be filled and you will be assessed using a range of methods to complete the evidence gathering process.There will also be Professional Discussions to discuss areas of expertise and you can choose either an installation or maintenance route based on the work you carry out.There are seven Performance Units to be assessed for the qualification, these are: Apply Practices and Procedures for Maintenance Apply Health, Safety and Environmental Considerations Organise and Oversee the Electrical Work Environment Apply Design and Installation Practices and Procedures Terminate and Connect Conductors Inspect, Test and Commission Electrical Systems Apply Fault Diagnosis and Rectification On completion of the Experienced Worker assessment you will be able to use the qualification to apply for a JIB Gold Card. This qualification is for experienced electricians who can demonstrate over 5 years experience.It is not suitable for new entrants or those currently on an apprenticeship.