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Governance in Professional Regulation
Dive into the world of governance in professional regulation. Learn about the frameworks, policies and processes that ensure accountability and integrity in regulated professions.
Online / In Person
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About this course
Governance plays a vital role in professional regulation. In this course you will discover the key principles and practices of effective governance.
Course syllabus
This governance training programme covers the following areas:
- The relationship between right-touch regulation and good governance.
- What good governance means and looks like for regulatory bodies.
- Understanding the statutory role of regulators and their governing legislation.
- The role and structure of statutory regulatory bodies.
- Roles, duties, accountability and responsibilities.
- The significance of the role of the council or board.
- The role of the Registrar/CEO.
- The role of the executive.
- The importance of strategic vision and a strategic plan.
- Identifying the key risks and effective risk management.
- The work of committees.
- Governance codes and guidance documentation.
- The importance of effective working relationships.
- Conducting performance reviews.
Meet the trainer – Anthony Kennelly
Solicitor, BA, LLM
Anthony is a qualified solicitor and has been a part-time Programme Developer and Trainer with La Touche Training since September 2023. Anthony previously worked at leading commercial law firms and as...
Read BioPractical training with small groups to ensure quality.
Our training sessions are not lectures—they're practical, interactive experiences. The small group format allows every attendee to ask questions, take part in discussions involving practical exercises and role-plays.
This method of training allows attendees to put the skills learned into practice immediately. Course participants benefit from the focused attention and guidance of an independent expert.
Explore the importance of governance and its impact on professional regulation.
FAQs
Governance training helps professionals understand the structures, responsibilities and decision-making processes that support effective organisational oversight, accountability and compliance. It covers governance principles, risk management and the roles of boards, committees and senior leadership.
This course is suitable for board members, senior managers, compliance professionals, professional regulatory committee members and anyone involved in organisational oversight or strategic decision-making in professional regulation.
Participants learn about governance frameworks, board responsibilities, regulatory compliance, ethical leadership, risk management, organisational accountability and effective oversight practices.
A board is responsible for overseeing organisational strategy, performance, risk management and compliance. Boards also help ensure that organisations operate ethically, transparently and in line with their legal and regulatory obligations.
Governance training helps organisations understand regulatory expectations, improve oversight processes and strengthen accountability structures. Effective governance can reduce organisational risk and support better compliance outcomes.
Risk management helps organisations identify, assess and respond to operational, legal, financial and reputational risks. Integrating risk management into governance processes supports informed decision-making and organisational resilience.
Governance focuses on oversight, accountability and strategic direction, while management is responsible for the day-to-day operation and implementation of organisational objectives. Both functions are essential for effective organisational performance.
