Corporate Governance
Programme
Governance is a fundamental pillar for ensuring corporate sustainability and strengthening investor confidence. Amid the legislative and economic transformations in the Arab countries, adherence to governance practices has become a strategic necessity rather than an option.
Pillars of Governance
Transparency • Accountability • Fairness
Upcoming sessions
No dates announced yet
Programme Presenter
A management expert with extensive experience in preparing internal regulations and developing organisational structures and committees. Has contributed to drafting governance policies for various companies across different sectors and specialisms, and is known for the ability to simplify complex concepts and link them to practical application.
Programme Objectives
- Understanding the legal and regulatory framework for governance.
- Analysing the differences between listed, closed and family companies.
- Developing skills in drafting governance documents and managing the board secretariat.
- The ability to evaluate the performance of the board and its committees and to develop presentation and persuasion skills.
- Enhancing career progression opportunities in the field of governance.
Target Audience
Programme Plan (5 days – 15 training hours)
Day One: Theoretical Foundations and the Legislative Environment
- The philosophy of governance: key concepts and origins.
- The four pillars of governance: transparency, accountability, fairness and social responsibility.
- An analytical reading of companies regulations.
- Corporate governance regulations (CMA).
- The differences between listed, closed and family companies.
- Governance and the growth and stability of companies.
Upcoming sessions for this programme
Fees include training, course materials and the certificate. Fees vary by city and delivery mode.
No sessions are currently scheduled for this programme
Register your interest and the admissions team will contact you when the next session is scheduled, or request a dedicated run for your group.
Who is this programme for?
- Board and committee members
- Board secretaries and governance and compliance officers
- Legal counsel and internal auditors
- Executives in joint-stock and family companies
What will you gain?
- Understand the legislative framework for governance in Saudi Arabia and the Arab countries
- Structuring the board and its committees and allocating powers
- Managing conflicts of interest and board members' legal liability
- Organising general assemblies and protecting shareholder rights
- Applying transparency and disclosure requirements and preparing the governance report
On completion
Accredited certificate from Metropolis Institute (15 training hours)
Trainer
A select group of accredited Metropolis trainers
The trainer's name is announced once the session is confirmed. Meet the Team
Entry Requirements, Assessment and Certificate
Entry requirements
- Membership of a board of directors or a board committee, or work in the board secretariat, governance, compliance, internal audit or legal advisory functions
- No prior governance experience is required; the programme starts with the theoretical foundations and the regulatory environment
- General familiarity with companies law is helpful in the Corporate Governance Regulations (CMA) module
Assessment and certificate
- Assessment method
- Participants are assessed on attendance and participation in the closing workshop: a practical exercise in drafting an internal governance charter, a simulated board meeting and a discussion of strategic decisions.
- Certificate
- Accredited certificate of completion from Metropolis Training Institute (15 training hours), issued digitally with the option of requesting a printed copy.
What the fee includes
- 15 training hours spread over 5 training days
- Programme course content covering the regulatory environment, board structure, shareholder rights and disclosure
- A practical workshop on drafting an internal governance charter and a simulated board meeting
- Accredited certificate of completion from Metropolis Training Institute
- For online training: access to the Metropolis learning platform and recorded lectures for review
Frequently asked questions about the programme
How many training hours are there, and how long is the programme?
15 training hours delivered in evening lectures on two to three days a week; the exact dates for each session are announced in the schedule above.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the programme?
Yes. Participants who meet the attendance and assessment requirements receive an accredited certificate of completion from Metropolis Training Institute, issued in digital form; a printed copy can be requested from the branch.
What is the language of training?
Lectures are delivered in Arabic, with terminology and reference materials in English where the subject requires it. Legal English and translation programmes are conducted in both languages.
What is the difference between in-person and live online training?
Online training is streamed live via the Metropolis learning platform with the same trainer, the same material and the same interaction, and lectures are recorded for later review. In-person training is held in the training halls of our branches in Riyadh, Amman and Baghdad.
How do I pay?
Once your seat is confirmed, you will receive an email containing a secure online payment link or an invoice for bank transfer in the name of the individual or the organisation. Discounts are available for groups and organisations nominating more than one participant.
Can the programme be held at our organisation?
Yes. All programmes are available as customised in-house training at your premises or remotely, with examples and case studies adapted to your organisation's sector. Contact us via the Corporate Training page.
Ready to lead transformation in your organisation?
Enrol now and secure your place on the region's leading governance programme.
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