Programmes

Masterclasses in the practice of governance.

Three modules, each taught by a member of the Expert Panel. Take one module on its own, or complete all three for the Institute’s Certificate in Governance.

Module one

Public & Political Governance

How the state is governed, and the craft of governing itself, taught by those who have served in public office. The module examines how institutions hold, how public office is held to account, and how nations in the region govern together.

  • 01Institutions, the constitution and the rule of law
  • 02Public administration, accountability and oversight
  • 03Regional cooperation and governance across SADC

Module two

Corporate Governance

How organisations are directed, controlled and held to account, from those who have chaired boards and led companies. The module treats governance as a matter of judgement, not only compliance.

  • 01Board effectiveness and the duties of directors
  • 02Ethics, risk and compliance
  • 03Stakeholder trust and the licence to operate

Module three

Data & AI Governance

How data is made trustworthy enough to govern with, and how AI is adopted ethically and responsibly. The module is built on KOPTUA, the Institute’s framework, and grounded in POPIA and the regulatory realities of African markets.

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All three modules

The Certificate in Governance

Complete all three modules to earn the Institute’s full certificate — a single view of governance across the state, the enterprise and the data and AI systems both depend on.

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Format

Designed around a senior diary.

Hybrid format

Masterclasses taught in person or online, in concentrated blocks led by the expert.

Keynotes in person

Breakfast and dinner keynotes where participants and experts meet and debate.

Through partners

Delivered through leading business schools and fitted to their executive calendars.

Assessed and certified

Assignments set and marked by the Institute, with the expert’s view informing certification.

Who it is for

For those who govern, and those preparing to.

  • Executives and senior managers
  • Board members and company secretaries
  • Senior and next-generation public servants
  • Data, technology and risk leaders

Programme dates are announced through our partner schools.

Register your interest and we will let you know when the next intake opens.

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