The Corporate Governance Institute offers education and certification in corporate governance to aspiring and existing directors around the world.
The global voice of good corporate governance
About us
We’re built differently at The Corporate Governance Institute. We know that governance is a powerful force for good – that enables transformation, drives serious innovation and supports sustainable, inclusive progress.
By combining grounded expertise with practitioner-led experience, we have become the trusted global leader in educating, certifying and preparing today and tomorrow’s most effective leaders. Positioning switched-on individuals, businesses and boards to go beyond compliance. To think boldly, act wisely and lead where it matters most.
So, whether you’re strengthening your business or shaping your next career move, we’re here with flexible, real-world-ready governance education that delivers sharp insight, practical tools and a fresh perspective. We’ll help you build confidence, navigate complexity and lead with integrity in a world that moves fast and demands more.
Because good governance isn’t just about risk. It’s about readiness.
Purpose
The Corporate Governance Institute strives to ensure aspiring and existing directors possess world-class governance skills.
Today, boards, and their directors, are under increased scrutiny. Incompetent boards and directors enjoy less public sympathy, and corporate governance qualifications are increasingly required of directors.
Good governance has a positive impact on society and the planet. Poor governance can lead to negative outcomes for organisations and the communities they operate in.
We provide advanced governance training and certification at the highest level for board directors and aspiring directors.
We are the independent voice of governance, developing the mindset of a new generation of global leaders.
Impact
The Diploma in Corporate Governance is designed and delivered by directors for directors, it is globally recognised and democratises access to governance training.
The Diploma is affordable, dynamic and online – meaning our students enjoy the greatest flexibility.
Working with the top practitioners in the industry, we have developed a world-class syllabus for the modern board director.
We are a member of the European Qualification Framework (EQF), whose university accredited academic qualifications can be compared across nations.
We are the global voice for good corporate governance.
Leadership
David W Duffy
David is the Co-Founder of The Governance Company, an experienced board member, governance consultant and Ireland’s leading author on corporate governance. His last two books are “A Practical Guide to Corporate Governance” and “A Practical Guide for Company Directors”. David is considered an innovator in governance research and engagement and is an authority for all things board-related in Ireland and across Europe.
Co-Founder & Chairman
Paul Robinson
With 30 years in digital learning, Paul Robinson offers extensive strategic and operational leadership as CPO. As the founder of LearnWare Ltd and former director at leading global digital learning organisations, Paul has consistently pioneered eLearning solutions that integrate technological innovation with user-centric design.
Chief Product Officer (CPO)
Fintan Finnan
Fintan has over a decade of experience in commercial leadership positions within the online education sector, including six years at the Digital Marketing Institute, during a period of rapid growth. He later served as Chief Revenue Officer at Learnsignal, a global finance and accountancy education provider, and completed his MBA at UCD Smurfit Business School.
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
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