Advanced Professional Certificate in Technology and Governance for boards

$2,895
12-15 hours
Self-paced

Develop the critical knowledge and strategic insight to lead effectively in the digital era. Accelerate your career with a technology and governance certification.

Qualification: Advanced Professional Certificate
  • Governance Architecture
  • Foundations of AI Governance
  • Implementing AI Governance in Practice
  • Digital Transformation for Directors
  • Cybersecurity for Directors
Programme Content

Drive technology governance and oversee risk in your organisation

As technology becomes increasingly central to business strategy and risk, directors must not only understand the opportunities and threats posed by technological advancement but also take an active role in shaping governance frameworks that ensure sustainable, ethical, and resilient growth. This technology governance leadership course comprises five comprehensive modules, each curated by expert practitioners and educators.

Globally recognised, industry-approved.

Understand the structural and strategic role of technology within corporate governance frameworks.
What you'll learn
  • Define the key components of an effective corporate governance structure.
  • Understand the responsibilities and expectations of directors in various governance contexts.
  • Evaluate how governance frameworks can support technological innovation and strategic oversight.
  • Identify common governance challenges and how they can be addressed through architecture design.

Build foundational and practical knowledge of AI and its implications for governance and oversight.
What you'll learn
  • Gain a foundational understanding of AI technologies and how they are applied in business settings.
  • Learn how AI can be leveraged to enhance organisational efficiency, make data-driven decisions and improve operations across various industries.
  • Recognise the ethical, regulatory and operational risks that come with AI, such as bias, discrimination and data security concerns​.
  • Understand the board’s responsibility in setting the strategic direction for AI initiatives and ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term objectives.

Gain actionable insights into implementing governance practices around emerging technologies.
What you'll learn
  • Learn how to create and oversee a governance framework that aligns with organisational values and regulatory requirements​. how to create and oversee a governance framework that aligns with organisational values and regulatory requirements​.
  • Gain expertise in risk management strategies that address technical, ethical and regulatory challenges associated with AI adoption.
  • Understand how to effectively monitor the performance of AI systems as a board member, ensuring they meet ethical standards, regulatory requirements and business goals​.
  • Learn the importance of ongoing education for board members and executives to stay informed about evolving AI technologies and regulations.

Assess the strategic opportunities and risks associated with digital transformation initiatives.
What you'll learn
  • Understand what digital transformation means for modern organisations. what digital transformation means for modern organisations.
  • Identify the board’s role in digital strategy and execution.
  • Evaluate digital maturity and transformation roadmaps.
  • Challenge and guide digital innovation efforts from a governance standpoint.

Strengthen the board’s oversight of cybersecurity risks and digital resilience.
What you'll learn
  • Understand the evolving cyber threat landscape and its implications for governance.
  • Recognise the board’s responsibilities in cybersecurity oversight.
  • Assess cyber risk management frameworks and incident response planning.
  • Integrate cybersecurity into enterprise risk governance and board reporting.
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All our courses have been designed and created by highly qualified and expert practitioners in their field. In this technology governance certification, you will access the latest thinking and practical methodologies used by the world’s most admired boards. You will learn through a mix of real life case studies, expert video interviews, reading material, quizzes and assessments.

All our courses are aimed at: Existing directors who want to strengthen their boardroom skills and insights Aspiring directors who want to upskill and secure a boardroom role Leaders or managers who want to become experts in corporate governance, ESG or one of the many related aspects of governance Advisors to the board who need a robust understanding of the many aspects of corporate governance Investors who need to fully understand corporate governance and ESG Our experienced team of education advisors can provide a detailed overview of our board effectiveness course offerings and help you choose the right technology governance certification for your goals. Book a call today.

Yes. However, all our courses are delivered in English, so you need to be proficient in English to get the most out of your advanced board effectiveness course. You’re not required to submit any qualifications or certifications related to your level of proficiency in English.

Once you’re enrolled on an online technology governance course, you’ll receive a welcome email with information about getting started, including your login details to the learning platform. The learning platform contains all your delegate information, learning materials and assessment information for your self-paced technology governance training.

From the moment you show interest in one of our courses and/or membership, up until you finish your technology governance leadership certificate, we will be with you at every stage. We’ll help you understand our courses and membership offering, how to get started, and answer any queries you may have along the way. Our teams are very supportive and always there to help you. If you need support choosing a certification or while you’re taking an online board technology governance course, please feel free to email us at info@globalboardinstitute.com and we will do our best to help you.