Course Description

This training course is designed to develop the skills and knowledge needed for Board Secretaries and provide insights into their role and responsibilities in compliance with corporate law, Board working system, and corporate governance. It also aims to develop the basic skills and knowledge necessary for corporate secretaries to play effective and effectively carry out their roles and responsibilities in line with international best practices.

On the other hand, the training course covers practical tips and skills for corporate secretaries to develop their skills and knowledge and bring their practices closer to international best practices.

Course Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:

  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of a board secretary
  • Enhance knowledge of corporate governance principles
  • Master legal compliance, minute-taking, and board processes
  • Improve communication between the board and management

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for company secretaries, governance professionals, or corporate officers.

Course Agenda

Day 1

Registration, Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Fundamentals of Corporate Governance

  • Definition and role of corporate governance
  • Key governance structures (Board, Committees, Shareholders)
  • Duties and responsibilities of a Board Secretary
  • Overview of corporate laws and best practices

Day 2

Legal and Regulatory Framework

  • Legal duties of the board and board secretary
  • Regulatory compliance (Securities law, Company law, industry-specific regulations)
  • Role in filings, disclosures, and legal documentation

Day 3

Board Meetings & Minute-Taking

  • Planning, organizing, and managing board meetings
  • Drafting agendas and board packs
  • Minute-taking: principles, techniques, and compliance

Day 4

Board Communication & Stakeholder Management

  • Effective communication between the board and executive team
  • Managing boardroom dynamics and confidentiality
  • Stakeholder engagement and reporting

Day 5

Ethics, Risk, and Evaluation

  • Ethical dilemmas and decision-making in the boardroom
  • Risk oversight and the board’s risk responsibilities
  • Board performance evaluation and continuous improvement

Post-Test

End of the Course

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.

Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
  • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.