2025 Company Secretary Structured Training Programme

5 PD hours

Description

The 2025 Company Secretary Structured Training Programme provides Company Secretaries with the tools they need to understand the roles and responsibilities of being a company secretary, along with practical ways to assist the Chair and Company Directors.

This programme will enable participants to understand the breadth and depth of the role, and how the role of Company Secretary is a valuable part of the company leadership team.

It will also equip participants with practical ways to manage their roles and responsibilities efficiently and promptly.

This programme will comprise 5 x 1-hour webinars of 60 minutes, inclusive of Q&A, delivered by Heather-Anne Hubbell.

Suitable For

This programme is suitable for new and experienced Company Secretaries looking for know more about the role of Company Secretary and practical tips to be a value-added member of the management team.

Agenda

Introduction to the company secretary role

08 October 2025

What is a company secretary?
Statutory record keeping
Duties and responsibilities
Arranging and recording meetings
Ensuring effective audit trails

Role of the board, Chair and Committees

22 October 2025

Ensuring an effective governance architecture

Compliance and risk management issues

The role of Committees & Succession Planning

Chairman & CEO roles

Board & Director Self-Assessment

05 November 2025

Authorised Signatories and Authorised representatives

Board decisions

If there isn’t enough information
Conflicts of Interest
Relevant expertise on boards

Board minutes

Different jurisdictions have different requirements and practices – make sure you are doing best practice for the jurisdiction and type of entity
Is there a difference for regulated entity versus private company, for example?

Boardroom Best Practice

19 November 2025

Board Decisions

If there isn’t enough information

Conflicts of Interest

Relevant expertise on boards

Board Decisions

Different jurisdictions have different requirements and practices – make sure you are doing best practice for the jurisdiction and type of entity

Is there a difference for regulated entity versus private company, for example?
Authorised Signatories and Authorised representatives

Company Secretarial Practical Tips

11 December 2025

Not just a secretary – how the Company Secretary can add value to the business
Setting the Board up for success – planning the timetable and topics for the year
Streamlining Board Pack Preparation
Supporting Board & Director Evaluations
Supporting Regulatory Liaison activities

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