This is the first programme of the CGISA professional qualification.
Chartered secretaries and governance professionals are highly sought after, with a broad base of skills.
With the curriculum covering governance, law, accounting, and strategy, chartered secretaries and governance professionals provide a focal point for independent advice and guidance on the conduct of business, governance, and compliance.
Once completed you can move on to the Programme 2 and Programme 3 of the CGISA professional qualification. Once all 3 Programmes are completed you will be awarded your Governance Practitioner Qualification (NQF L7) and have the opportunity to complete the Board Level.
Description
The CGISA qualification prepares candidates to become Chartered Secretaries or Governance Professionals.
This is the first programme of the CGISA professional qualification.
Chartered secretaries and governance professionals are highly sought after, with a broad base of skills.
With the curriculum covering governance, law, accounting, and strategy, chartered secretaries and governance professionals provide a focal point for independent advice and guidance on the conduct of business, governance, and compliance.
Once completed you can move on to the Programme 2 and Programme 3 of the CGISA professional qualification. Once all 3 Programmes are completed you will be awarded your Governance Practitioner Qualification (NQF L7) and have the opportunity to complete the Board Level.
Accreditation
Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa CGISA
Designation
Once all 3 programmes have been completed you will be awarded your Governance Professional Qualification and can then apply with the CGISA for membership.
Requirements
NQF Level 4
OR a Senior Certificate with English and a numeracy subject (e.g. mathematics or science) - with a minimum rating of 4 for each of these key subjects.
OR Equivalent qualification
Requests for approval of alternative qualifications should be made before registration. Please chat to a Course Advisor should you have an equivalent qualification.
Duration
12 months
Subjects
CGISA Communication
CGISA Introduction to Financial Accounting
CGISA Introduction to Law
CGISA Introduction to Corporate Governance
Packages
Online Premium:
- Textbooks
- Introduction Video
- Exam Info
- Q & A Platform
- Concept Videos
- Forums
- Exam Timetable
- Study Schedule
- Multiple Mock Exams & Solutions
- LIVE Webinars via Zoom
- Recording of the LIVE Webinars
- Quizzes
- Exam Walkthrough (Pre-recorded)
Assessment
Venue based exams take place in May (cutoff date to book your exam 31 March) and October (31 Oct) each year.
4 Final Examinations, 1 per subject.
It's recommended to complete not more than 2 subjects per exam sitting.
What's next
You are now eligible to further your studies with SACOB and CGISA and can enrol in the CGISA Programme 2.
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