Ongoing Programs
Course Overview:
The "4 Month Certification Course for Independent Directors on Audit Committees." developed by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) in partnership with the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), is a specialized program designed for Audit Committee members. This course provides in-depth coverage of key financial indicators. regulatory frameworks, stakeholder relationships, and best practices. Tailored to enhance the effectiveness of Audit Committees, this program equips participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to fulfill their oversight responsibilities and contribute to robust corporate governance.
What is an Audit Committee?
Audit Committees, established by the board, are vital to corporate governance. They oversee financial reporting, internal controls, risk management, and audit functions. ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and compliance with regulations.
Typically composed of independent directors with expertise in finance, accounting, or governance, the committee includes key participants including the CFO, CEO, company secretary, and both internal and external auditors.
Target Audience :
- Independent Directors
- Senior Executives and Board Members
- Chief Financial Officers (CFOS)
- Chief Compliance Officers
Last Date of Registration: 08 December 2024 (registration may close before date also)
Seats: Limited seats on a first-come-first-serve basis are available for registered Independent Directors.
Course Overview:
School of Corporate Governance & Public Policy conducts an IICA Director’s Certification in Corporate Governance (Batch 15). The program has been well received since the launch of Batch 1 in 2016. We take the pleasure of announcing enrolments for its 15th Batch due for commencement from last week of Sept 2024.
Course Features:
- Certification in 4 months with live online classes
- Best-in-class global learning experience with the Blackboard Learning Management System
- Peer-to-peer learning with feedback
- Learning from industry experts, directors and academia
Learning Objectives:
Numerous studies have concluded that well governed organizations perform better in commercial terms and are less likely to suffer damage to reputation and profits. It is generally agreed that by adopting Corporate Governance best practices one can contribute towards the attainment of the following objectives with the respective companies’ one is associated with:
- Improve access to external financing
- Lower the cost of capital
- Improve operational performance
- Improve share performance
- Reduce the risk of corporate crises
Who Can Participate?
Board Members | Independent , Executive & Women Directors | Senior/Middle level Executives of Legal, Risk, Finance, Compliance & Corporate Affairs
Program Fee: 50,000 + 18% GST = Rs. 59,000 (Selected applicants will have to bear only 20% of the course Fee and GST thereon).
Eligibility:
Empanelled Independent Directors can avail a maximum of two such training programs in Calendar Year (No carry forward). This course is available only for registered members of IDDB. Empanelled Independent Directors who’s Registrations are valid on the date of registration as well as for the entire duration of the program, are eligible for the nomination to the program.
Last Date of Registration: 09 August 2024 (registration may close before date also)
Seats: Only ten seats are available on a discount, subject to applicability of the conditions of the convergence scheme. The members who nominate themselves are required to wait for the confirmation of their seat before processing any payment towards the program.
Upcoming Programs
Course Overview:
Recent geo-political challenges and technological disruptions have necessitated growing organisations and individuals to acquire new age competencies to excel in the current business environment.
The Advanced Management Programme in Corporate Affairs (AMP-CA) is designed for mid-career professionals to enhance and advance their corporate affairs and management skills and knowledge. The program will be offered in a blended mode enabling the participants to balance their work and personal commitments while completing the program. Uniquely curated by IICA, the Advanced Management Programme in Corporate Affairs (AMP-CA) is an intensive 12-month programme to build deeper understanding of various contemporary and relevant facets of the domain of corporate affairs and management.
Delivered with a practical perspective through a prudent mix of energising lectures, keynotes and panels, interactive breakouts, case studies, seminars, industry interactions, assignments and role plays, this Advanced Management Programme aims to expand business acumen of career oriented middle and senior-level corporate professionals to take on higher responsibilities and lead decisively.
Who should attend?
The program is recommended for early-career to mid-career level executives aspiring for leadership role in future. Target audience include working executives, entrepreneurs & professionals with minimum 5 years of experience aspiring for leadership role.
Eligibility :
Education - Graduation from any discipline from any university
Experience - Minimum 5 years of experience in corporates or own business/profession.
Last Date of Registration: 25 December 2024 (registration may close before date also)
Seats: Limited seats on a first-come-first-serve basis are available for registered Independent Directors.
Course Overview:
IICA presents you with an opportunity to sharpen your learning curve in arbitration through the IICA Certified Arbitration Program (ICAP) Batch-I.
The IICA Certified Arbitration Program is designed to equip participants with in-depth understanding of various aspects of arbitration such as contractual and commercial disputes, arbitration practice and procedure, national and international legal frameworks among various others. The program is curated in a manner to skill, upskill and reskill the participants in accordance with their professional requirements so as to enable them to keep pace with the ever-growing complexities in the domain of commercial arbitration.
Duration: 6 months (100 hours | January, 2025 to June, 2025)
Delivery: Online
Modules: 15 thoughtfully curated modules
Faculty: Global arbitration experts from academia and practice
Peer Learning: Engage with a heterogeneous group of participants for a holistic perspective
Alumni Benefits: Opportunities for lifelong learning and networking
Course Highlights:
- In-depth theoretical and practical aspects through live video sessions
- Evening classes
- Recording of sessions available
- Extensive self-study/reference material for additional insight
- Instructor-led training and final assessment to become an "IICA Qualified Arbitration Professional"
Limited seats are available for registered Independent Directors with an 80% discount on the Registration Fee of ICAP Batch-I. Accordingly, you can register for the training program by paying only Rs. 20,000 (plus taxes) under Scheme #2 on Convergence Capacity Building Plan for Independent Directors.
Key Dates:
Submission of Nomination Starts: November, 2024
Last Date for Submission of Nomination: December 16, 2024
Commencement of Course: January 2025
For more details, kindly visit the us at https://iica.nic.in/arbitration/ or see our brochure attached herewith.
Course Overview:
IICA presents you with an opportunity to sharpen your learning curve on mediation and negotiation through the IICA Certified Mediator Program (ICMP) Batch XVIII.
The passage of the Mediation Act, 2023 by the Indian Parliament demonstrates the government's dedication to advancing mediation as a primary method for promptly and amicably resolving disputes in various sectors. The increasing prominence of mediation as a dispute resolution approach is evident in its incorporation into virtually all commercial dispute resolution legislation, ranging from Section 442 of the Companies Act, 2013, to the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. These significant developments have heightened the demand for mediators who have received professional training.
Course Features:
- Practitioner Centric
- 60+ Hours Content
- LIVE Video Sessions
- Global Experts
- Mock Mediations
- Alumni Connect
- 400+ Participants Trained
- 12 Modules
- Recordings Available
- Master Classes
- Mediation Simulation
- Mediators' Directory
Key Dates:
Submission of Nomination Starts: November, 2024
Last Date for Submission of Nomination: December 16, 2024
Commencement of Course: January 2025
Seats: Limited seats on a first-come-first-serve basis are available for registered Independent Directors in Batch-XVIII.
For details, kindly visit the Course Website or Download Brochure.
