There is a greater need than ever before for academy governance professionals who can provide the skills and knowledge that are crucial to the long-term success of their academy schools.

Our Certificate in Academy Governance qualification is suitable for professionals in governing, management or administrative roles in academy trusts. This level 4 course focuses on the governance needs of multi-academy trusts (MATs), and how robust and consistent governance and standards can be implemented across several schools.

Here are a few examples of the types of roles you might be able to apply for upon completion of our Certificate in Academy Governance qualification:

  • Office Administrator/Clerical Assistant/Executive Assistant
  • School Clerk/Clerk to Governors
  • Business Managers/Business Support Office
  • School Bursar/Bursar’s Secretary/ School Business Manager
  • Governor/Trustee
  • Company Secretary/Assistant Company Secretary

The Chartered Governance Institute has been a qualifying body for governance professionals since 1891, and thousands of students have completed their qualifications with us over the years. We recognise that undertaking a qualification is a big commitment, and hope our webinar will help you understand:

  • what our Certificate in Academy Governance qualification entails;
  • how attaining a qualification in academy governance will help advance your career;
  • what career path you might take as an academy governance professional; and
  • what former students say about their experience.