Well trained, knowledgeable governance staff and Company Secretary are vital in any organisation. This is exactly what you get with the BDA's course.

This is an 8 module vocational programme for staff who support boards and governance.

This course increases your confidence and standing. By the end of the course, you will gain a thorough understanding of the principles and mechanics of governance in a housing organisation and how to empower your governing body to deliver good governance in your organisation. You will also understand the role of a company secretary and why you do the tasks you do.

Hosted by Yvonne Atkinson and Alice Pearce. 

How It Is Taught

The 8-module program will be taught via a series of webinars and online tutorials. Participants will also be asked to keep a diary of learning (Personal Development Record) provided by BDA and there will be some multiple-choice quizzes or assignments. 

You will be expected to attend live each week and the sessions will be recorded for you to watch later via our website platform.

The course will cover the following topic areas:

Unit 1 - Introduction to the legal framework
Unit 2- Role of the governance officer and governing bodies
Unit 3 - Developing good governance boards and governing bodies

Unit 4 - Effective decision making and good governance

Unit 5 - Regulation

Unit 6 - Developing good governance frameworks

Unit 7 - Governance and use involvement 

Unit 8 - Governance review

Outcomes:

• A well-run governance team, with timely and accurate submissions
• Informed and confident governance staff, who can demonstrate their knowledge appropriately 

For more details, please contact enquiries@boardagency.org.uk or call on 0117 9631 333.

Please note we can invoice per session if required, ask for more information on enquiry. 

Once all 8 modules of the course are completed you will receive a certificate of completion from The Board Development Agency (The BDA). Great for your learning & development profile.