Certificate Course in Corporate Governance for Directors and CXOs

BY
LawSikho

Explore corporate Governance concepts with a Certificate Course in Corporate Governance for Directors and CXOs by LawSikho

Mode

Online

Duration

3 Months

Fees

₹ 40000

Inclusive of GST

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study, Virtual Classroom
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Frequency of Classes Weekdays, Weekends
Learning efforts 8-10 Hours Per Week

Course overview

The Certificate Course in Corporate Governance for Directors and CXOs is a 3-months duration programme. The certification course focuses on corporate governance for Independent Directors and Chief Experience Officers (CXOs). Students will gain hands-on experience with the support of the leading industry professionals in the field.   

The course offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes the concept and framework of corporate governance, board effectiveness, ethics and governance, and how to obtain information about a company. The Certificate Course in Corporate Governance for Directors and CXOs by LawSikho offers in-depth knowledge on obtaining information about a company and the liability of directors.

The highlights

  • 3 Months Online Course 
  • 1 Online Live Class/Week
  • Certificate by NSDC and Skill India 
  • 2 Practical/Drafting Exercises Per Week
  • Digital access to Entire Study Material
  • Instructor Feedback on Assignments
  • Doubt clearing on Discord, LMS & Classes

Program offerings

  • Doubt clearing within 24 hours
  • Placement assistance
  • Internship and job support
  • Interview preparation guidance
  • Access to online content for 3 years

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 40,000  (Inclusive of GST)

The Certificate Course in Corporate Governance for Directors and CXOs fee is Rs 40,000 including all taxes and charges. 

Certificate Course in Corporate Governance for Directors and CXOs Fee Structure

Certification Course 

Fees 

Certificate Course in Corporate Governance for Directors and CXOs

Rs 40,000

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

National Skill Development Corporation +1 more

Who it is for

The Certificate Course is designed for aspiring students, and working professionals to develop their skills and knowledge. This course is also beneficial for:

Eligibility criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

The students must complete all exercises and writing assignments to receive a certificate. Candidates will receive the certificate co-branded by NSDC and Skill India by courier at their address.

What you will learn

After completing the Certificate Course in Corporate Governance for Directors and CXOs syllabus, students will learn the concepts and frameworks of corporate governance. They will also learn to prepare the checklist for implementation of  Corporate Governance in a startup. Students will also explore business organisation structures, codes of conduct and code of ethics.

Upon the completion of the Certificate Course in Corporate Governance for Directors and CXOs training, the participants will learn how to obtain information about a company and the appointment of directors and their types. They will gain a deep understanding of the liabilities of Directors and officers in default and related party transactions.

The syllabus

Concept and Framework of Corporate Governance

  • Meaning & Concept of Corporate Governance
  • Elements of Corporate Governance
  • How is Management different from Ownership
  • How to implement corporate governance in a startup

Board Effectiveness, Ethics and Governance

  • Business Organisation Structure
  • Code of Conduct & Code of Ethics
  • Governance and Board of Directors
  • Board meetings - legal aspects
  • Board meetings - best practices
  • Checklists for Board meetings by video conferencing
  • India Inc needs a two-tier board structure for effective corporate governance
  • Shareholders meetings - legal and governance aspects
  • Checklist for holding an annual general meeting
  • Chairman’s scripts for Board and General Meetings
  • Convening of meetings by video conferencing and postal ballot
  • Dealing with a company - guide for third parties
  • Board calendar
  • Corporate governance and internal policies
  • Internal reporting and escalation mechanisms
  • Committee formation and governance
  • Audit Committee
  • Nomination and remuneration committee
  • Stakeholders relationship committee
  • How to manage contracts
  • Managing litigations for and against a company
  • Governance of foreign companies doing business in India
  • Governance norms for government companies
  • Governance of non-profit companies

How to Obtain Information about a Company

  • Securing information about a company from MCA website
  • How to find out directors and registered office
  • How to find out other directorships of directors
  • How to extract MOA and AOA
  • How to extract special resolutions
  • How to extract return of share allotment post investment
  • Charge-related filings and their relevance
  • Annual financial statements
  • How to convert XBRL statements into readable form
  • Obtaining information from stock exchange & company website:
    • Annual reports and annual financial statements
    • Information to stock exchange under listing agreement
    • Continuous disclosures
    • Shareholding patterns
    • Information about promoter pledges 
    • Information about non-disposal undertakings

Directors and Key Managerial Personnel and their Liability

  • Appointment of directors
  • Different types of directors - Executive, Non executive, Nominees, Independent directors
  • Role and responsibilities of a Chairman
  • Role and responsibilities of CEO. COO, CFO
  • Independent directors
  • Code for appointment of independent directors
  • Role and responsibilities of Company Secretary
  • Registers and records required to be maintained by Companies
  • Managerial remuneration
  • Drafting employment agreements for CXOs
  • Draft minutes: First board meeting
  • Draft minutes: Accounts approval meeting
  • Draft resolutions
  • Board and committee terms of reference
  • Draft internal policies
  • Registers
  • Checklists for:
    • Appointment of Directors, 
    • Appointment of CXOs, 
    • Draft resolutions
    • Draft Managing Director / CXO appointment agreements

Liability of Directors

  • Liabilities of Directors and officers in default
  • Directors and officers liability insurance
  • Strategic insights from Cyrus Mistry’s exit
  • Fraud and white collar crime: Criminal and other risks for directors
  • Criminal Provisions and Directors' Liability Under Regulatory Statutes
  • MLM Business Structure and Direct Selling Guidelines - this will need to be updated

Inter Corporate Transactions and RPTS

  • Related party transactions
  • How to deal with conflicts of interest
  • Holding and Subsidiary companies - Introduction
  • Holding and Subsidiary Companies- Advanced Reading
  • Transactions between holding and subsidiary entities
  • Governance of joint ventures
  • Inter-corporate transactions
  • Issues related to related cross-border entities
  • How to draft subsidiary governance manuals
  • Checklist for entering into a related party transaction
  • Draft resolutions for approval of related party transactions,
  • Noting of disclosure of interest in the minutes
  • Draft subsidiary governance manual
  • Draft legal entity management policy

Capital Markets and Share Related Dealings

Capital Markets in India
Sources of Finance
  • Rights Issue
  • Private placement of shares
  • Transfer of shares
  • Buybacks
Creating incentives for employees
  • ESOPs / Sweat Equity
  • Role of clawback provisions
Issue of depositary receipts
Insider Trading
Dividend payout norms
Bonus issues
Checklists
  • Draft resolutions: 
  • Issue and transfer of shares, 
  • Board and General Meeting Resolutions for Buyback
  • Buyback of shares, 
  • Payment of dividend 
  • Draft explanatory statements
  • Creation of ESOP / Sweat Equity scheme
  • Draft ESOP scheme

SEBI Regulations Applicable to Listed Entities

Governance in listed companies
IPOs and regulation of listed companies
How and When You Can List
  • Performance Criteria
  • Issue Size
  • Pricing
  • Securities that can be issued
  • Treatment of outstanding convertibles and warrants before issue
Agreements to be executed for listing
Minimum Public Shareholding Norms
Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations
Independent Directors and Clause 49 of Listing Agreement
Continuous Listing Requirements & Listing Agreement
How to comply with Insider Trading Regulations
Unfair Trade Practice Regulations
Introduction to Takeover Code
  • Open Offer Thresholds
  • Takeover Process
  • Exemptions
  • Legal Work around takeover Code
How do employees gain from listing?
Delisting regulations

Role of Auditors and Corporate Fraud

  • Why should Independent Directors know about accounts and financial statements?
  • Accounting and the law
  • Corporate fraud: Punishment, detection and reporting
  • Auditors: Appointment, role and removal
  • Auditor independence
  • Interface of the accounting standards with the Companies Act
  • Specific sections of an annual report
  • How to compound violations of Companies Act, SEBI Act and Regulations
  • Powers of ROC, RD, SFIO, ED
  • Important notifications and circulars
  • Draft directors report
  • Draft resolutions and forms for appointment of auditors

Admission details

Students can join the Certificate Course in Corporate Governance for Directors and CXOs classes by following the below-mentioned steps: 

Step 1: Browse the link mentioned below:

https://lawsikho.com/course/certificate-course-in-corporate-governance-for-directors-and-cxos

Step 2: Candidates must click on the “Enroll Now” button, fill in the necessary information and click on the “Submit” button.

Evaluation process

The students must complete at least 50% of the assignments and attempt an MCQ test to complete the online Certificate Course in Corporate Governance for Directors and CXOs and receive a certificate.

How it helps

The Certificate Course in Corporate Governance for Directors and CXOs benefits include:

  • The certification course provides various benefits to the students such as 1 online live class, 2 practical exercises per week, live doubt-clearing support and one-on-one sessions with mentors.
  • Students will get access to the entire digital study material for 3 years. 
  • The course classes are held at convenient times, after work hours, on Sundays or after 8 PM on weekdays.
  • Candidates will be guided on assignments by the experts and get a chance to clear their doubts on Discord, LMS & classes within 24 hours.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Certificate Course in Corporate Governance for Directors and CXOs training?

The duration of this certification course is 3 months. The programme offers a comprehensive understanding of corporate governance.

What are the class timings of the online Certificate Course in Corporate Governance for Directors and CXOs?

The class timings of this certification course are flexible and convenient for the students to attend. The classes are held after work hours, on Sundays or after 8 PM on weekdays.

What is the Certificate Course in Corporate Governance for Directors and CXOs curriculum?

The course curriculum includes the concept and framework of corporate governance, inter-corporate transactions and RPTS, capital markets and share-related dealings, SEBI regulations applicable to listed entities, the role of auditors and corporate fraud.

Does the Certificate Course in Corporate Governance for Directors and CXOs support the students in clearing their doubts?

Yes, the students can clarify their doubts during the live classes, share their screens, receive personal feedback, and schedule private one-on-one calls for career advice.

What is the training methodology for the online Certificate Course in Corporate Governance for Directors and CXOs?

The course is delivered online, providing students with 24/7 access to study materials and hard copies. It also includes feedback sessions, two practical exercises, live doubt-clearing sessions, and one-on-one sessions with mentors.

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