Corporate Governance Training
Clarify who makes decisions, who provides assurance and how leaders are held accountable. This three-day corporate governance course in Malaysia covers board effectiveness, delegation, risk, ethics and oversight, with practical work on a governance and accountability framework.
Course overview
Strong corporate governance creates clarity about who decides, who oversees and how performance, risk and conduct are monitored. It protects stakeholder trust while helping leaders make timely, responsible choices. This programme connects core governance principles with practical board-management relationships, decision rights, ethics, risk oversight and continuous improvement—showing how governance can be a driver of sustainable value.
Programme: Driving Value Through Strong Corporate Governance
What you will learn
- Explain core governance frameworks, principles and organisational roles.
- Strengthen accountability between boards, management and stakeholders.
- Integrate risk, internal control, compliance and ethical conduct.
- Evaluate governance effectiveness and identify practical improvements.
Course outline
Explore the 5 modules covered in the programme. The sequence and emphasis can be tailored to participant needs.
Governance foundations
Purpose, principles, stakeholder expectations and the link between governance and value.
- Explain the purpose of governance and its relationship to organisational value.
- Consider the expectations of shareholders and other stakeholders.
- Connect governance principles with responsible decisions and sustainable performance.
Roles and responsibilities
Boards, committees, executives, company secretaries and assurance functions.
- Clarify the responsibilities of boards, committees, executives and assurance functions.
- Examine the relationship between oversight and operational management.
- Identify where accountability and information flows need to be clearer.
Board effectiveness and decision rights
Composition, information quality, challenge, delegation, authority and accountability.
- Consider board composition, information quality and constructive challenge.
- Clarify delegated authority and the decisions retained by different governance bodies.
- Review how decision rights and accountability influence board effectiveness.
Risk, compliance and ethics
Risk appetite, control environments, conduct, conflicts of interest and speaking-up cultures.
- Connect risk appetite and internal controls with governance oversight.
- Examine ethical conduct, conflicts of interest and speaking-up practices.
- Consider how compliance and assurance information support responsible decisions.
Performance and assurance
Oversight dashboards, assurance mapping, evaluation and governance improvement plans.
- Select oversight information that helps leaders assess performance and risk.
- Map assurance activities and identify gaps or unnecessary overlap.
- Evaluate governance effectiveness and define practical improvement priorities.
A stronger governance and accountability framework
Trainer explanation, guided application and discussion connect the module topics to practical workplace situations. The final emphasis is on applying the methods in your own role or team.
Who this course is for
Board members, company secretaries, senior leaders, governance officers, risk and compliance teams and internal auditors.
Before you join
Consider the governance responsibilities in your role and a decision or accountability challenge you would like to examine. Use anonymised organisational examples and avoid sharing confidential board materials.
How to join this Corporate Governance course in Malaysia
This corporate governance training is for board members, company secretaries, senior leaders and risk, compliance and audit teams. It focuses on practical accountability: board roles, decision rights, risk oversight and assurance.
Kursus Tadbir Urus Korporat di Malaysia
Latihan 3 hari untuk ahli lembaga pengarah, setiausaha syarikat, pemimpin kanan serta pasukan risiko, pematuhan dan audit dalaman. Peserta menjelaskan peranan lembaga, hak membuat keputusan, pengawasan risiko dan jaminan (assurance). Kursus ini ditawarkan sebagai kelas awam atau latihan dalaman (in-house) untuk organisasi anda. Kursus ini boleh dituntut HRD Corp (dahulunya HRDF); tuntutan diuruskan melalui rakan kongsi kami, Orange Revolution.
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Questions about Corporate Governance
Who should attend corporate governance training?
The programme is designed for board members, company secretaries, senior leaders, governance officers, risk and compliance teams, and internal auditors. These roles examine how responsibilities and assurance fit together across the organisation.
Does the course cover board responsibilities and effectiveness?
Yes. Examine the roles of boards, committees, executives, company secretaries and assurance functions. Board effectiveness topics include composition, information quality, constructive challenge, delegation, authority and accountability.
How are risk, ethics and performance oversight covered?
Explore risk appetite, control environments, conflicts of interest and speaking-up cultures. Oversight dashboards, assurance mapping and evaluation connect these responsibilities to a practical governance improvement plan.
Is this a professional qualification or legal certification?
This is a professional development programme. If you need a specific qualification, accreditation or attendance certificate, ask ISDS to confirm whether the course meets that requirement before booking.
Are group or student discounts available for the Corporate Governance course?
Yes. When you request a quotation, a 20% group discount is applied automatically for 5 or more participants. Students receive a 50% discount with a valid educational email address; group discounts do not apply to student bookings. In-house quotations use a flat programme rate.
How long is the Corporate Governance course?
The course runs for 3 days. Ask ISDS about the next public session or an in-house schedule for your team.
Is the Corporate Governance course HRDF claimable?
Yes. This course is HRD Corp (formerly HRDF) claimable. Claims are arranged through our partner, Orange Revolution, and ISDS confirms the claim arrangements with your quotation.
Will I receive a certificate for the Corporate Governance course?
Public-class participants receive a certificate of participation. Ask ISDS about certificate arrangements for in-house training.
How much does the Corporate Governance course cost?
Ask for a quotation or an in-house proposal. Share your course, team size and preferred dates, and we will confirm the format, fees, inclusions and any HRD Corp claim arrangements.