Memberships – eooy.org

The association offers membership to a broad range of individuals, from students to professionals. Whether you are new to governance or sit on a board of directors, our range of membership ensures that there is a grade that fits anyone with a keen interest in governance. Membership grades are awarded based on a combination of experience and qualifications and are designed to support your journey to becoming a Certified Governance Practitioner.

Membership Routes

Membership grades are awarded based on experience and qualifications, supporting your journey to becoming a certified Governance Practitioner. As you progress in your career, you can apply for the next grade to ensure your level always reflects your current position. Below are our types of membership

Associate Governance Practitioner (AGP)

For individuals with no previous experience or relevant qualifications, who are actively engaged in, considering a career in, or have an active interest in corporate governance but have yet to demonstrate the competencies and experience required for higher grades.

Member Governance Practitioner (MGP)

For professionals who have governance as their main discipline or as the focus of their work. This also applies to professionals in disciplines such as Law, Accounting, and
other governance-related roles who
are seeking to further their careers in corporate governance.

Fellow Governance Practitioner (FGP)

The highest grade of professional recognition is offered by the ACGP. The Fellow, Corporate Governance Practitioner (FCGP) grade signifies that you have demonstrated substantial achievement or made a personal contribution to furthering the profession of corporate governance.

Memberships

We provide you with knowledge and guidance through a regular e-bulletin, packed with the latest professional guidance and news, and a dedicated online resource library where you can search and access documents and articles, including the latest professional guidance as it is published.

You raise your profile and that of the profession by demonstrating your professionalism to employers, clients, and peers, and showing your commitment to ensuring that good governance is always practised.

Being a member of the ACGP enhances your professional reputation and development by giving you access to guidance and support for all stages of your career, enhancing your professional standing, exposing you to a network of other governance practitioners, and providing significant savings on our market-leading training courses, seminars, and events.

You gain complete access to updates in legislation, particularly governance codes, with highlights and links to the various portals that house this information.

You have access to our governance events organised in several regions across the country and hosted by professional accountancy and law practices. These events provide discussion forums for members to share knowledge, ideas, and expertise.

We have access to a wide number of recruiters in governance and non-governance disciplines. You will have access to job opportunities from our extensive list of employers.

You can use the designatory letters appropriate to your level of experience, demonstrating your competence to stakeholders you may come into contact with.

The consultant's forum, students forum, board members and employees forum, and fellows forum are unique resources available to help you in your career.

Courses and Syllabus

The ACGP offers courses and qualifications for those professionals and students looking to gain accreditation as a Governance Practitioner.

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