Governance & Compliance

Company Secretary Practice

The company secretary is central to governance, compliance and board support. This course covers company secretarial practice: statutory registers and filings, board and shareholder meetings, minutes and resolutions, governance advice, share administration, regulatory compliance and supporting directors.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

A professional company secretary keeps the organisation compliant and the board effective. You will learn the essential practices of the role.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Practical exercises on minutes and resolutions, meeting simulations, compliance calendar development and case studies.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the role and duties of the company secretary
Maintain statutory registers and filings
Organise board and shareholder meetings
Draft minutes and resolutions
Advise on governance and compliance matters
Support directors and board processes

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Company secretaries and assistants
Governance officers
Legal and compliance staff
Board administrators
Executive assistants supporting boards

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Statutory compliance
Meeting management
Minute taking
Governance advice
Director support

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1The Company Secretary

09:00–10:08Role and duties
10:08–11:00Legal framework
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Legal framework (continued)
11:45–12:53Relationships
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Statutory Compliance

09:00–10:08Registers
10:08–11:00Filings
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Filings (continued)
11:45–12:53Compliance calendar
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Meetings

09:00–10:08Board meetings
10:08–11:00General meetings
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45General meetings (continued)
11:45–12:53Notices and agendas
12:53–14:00Simulation

Day 4Minutes and Resolutions

09:00–10:08Minute taking
10:08–11:00Resolutions
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Resolutions (continued)
11:45–12:53Records
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 5Governance Support

09:00–10:08Director induction
10:08–11:00Board evaluation support
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Board evaluation support (continued)
11:45–12:53Advice
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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