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Course Description

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the responsibilities, legal and regulatory requirements, and best practices involved in effective board management.Participants will gain in-depth insights into board governance, meeting management, and legal compliance, as well as advanced skills in communication, strategic planning, and crisis management. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications through interactive exercises, case studies, and real-world scenarios.

Course Objectives

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

  • ​Understand the essential functions and responsibilities of a board secretary
  • Navigate legal and regulatory requirements relevant to board governance
  • Manage and document board meetings effectively, including agenda preparation and minute-taking.
  • Communicate efficiently with board members, stakeholders, and other key parties.
  • Apply advanced skills in strategic planning, crisis management, and use of technology in board operations.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for current board secretaries, corporate governance professionals, and administrative staff supporting board functions, this training provides the tools and credentials needed to enhance board operations and governance practices.

Course Agenda

Registration​

Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Introduction to the Role of the Board Secretary

  • Overview of Board Secretary Responsibilities
  • Board Governance and Structure
  • Meeting Management

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

  • Corporate Law and Compliance
  • Document Management
  • Fiduciary Duties and Ethical Considerations

Communication and Board Relations

  • Effective Communication Strategies
  • Building and Maintaining Relationships
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Advanced Board Secretarial Skills

  • Strategic Planning and Advisory
  • Crisis Management and Problem-Solving
  • Technology and Tools for Board Management

Discussion on career development and professional growth

Post Test

End of the Course

Assessment Methodology

All certified courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a pre-evaluation to assess participants' initial knowledge and skills, allowing instructors to tailor the course content accordingly. Throughout the course, participants will engage in structured learning activities, with ongoing assessments to monitor progress. The course will conclude with a certification exam designed to evaluate the participants' mastery of the material. Those who pass the exam will be awarded a certification that reflects the course title, indicating they have met the required standards of knowledge and competency.

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.