Introduction
The International Organization for Standardization has published the first ever international benchmark for
good governance with unanimous approval. The International Standard, ISO 37000, provides guidance for
the governance of organizations and a common language for all sizes and types of organizations across
jurisdictions.
“The pursuit of purpose is at the centre of all organizations and is, therefore, of primary importance for the
governance of organizations. Good governance of organizations lays the foundation for the fulfillment of the
purpose of the organization in an ethical, effective and responsible manner in line with stakeholder
expectations.” ISO 37000:2021
Good governance not only builds trust, it improves business performance and contributes to social and
environmental integrity. ISO 37000 provides governing bodies with the tools they need to govern well, such
that their organizations can perform effectively while behaving ethically and responsibly.
This internationally accredited course consists of two components:
- Modules in digital format – presented by the standard’s co-editor, Carolynn Chalmers, and provides an
excellent foundational understanding of ISO 37000.
- Online Contact Sessions – presented by highly qualified and experienced governance professionals
Online Sessions
First Online Sessions:
● 18 March 2025 from 17:30 – 19:30
● 20 March 2025 from 17:30 – 19:30
● 25 March 2025 from 17:30 – 19:30
● 27 March 2025 from 17:30 – 19:30
Second Online Sessions:
● 05 August 2025 from 17:30 – 19:30
● 07 August 2025 from 17:30 – 19:30
● 12 August 2025 from 17:30 – 19:30
● 14 August 2025 from 17:30 – 19:30
Third Online Sessions:
● 06 October 2025 from 17:30 – 19:30
● 09 October 2025 from 17:30 – 19:30
● 14 October 2025 from 17:30 – 19:30
● 16 October 2025 from 17:30 – 19:30
Included in the Cost:
● Includes 12 months’ access to the digital course, access to the online sessions, international
● accredited examination, certificate and digital badge.
● Invoices and purchase orders can be generated and vendor forms completed upon request.
● Note: Students must purchase ISO 37000 from their national standards organisation or directly from
ISO.
What you will learn
This foundational course will assist you in understanding the ISO 37000 conditions, principles and outcomes
- Appreciate the primary governance principle of purpose
- Understand the integrated nature of the foundational governance principles
- Identify and know the enabling governance principles
- Grasp the governance outcomes resulting from the primary, foundational and enabling governance principles
- Identify the roles involved in the governance of organizations
Who should attend
● Directors
● Trustees
● Company Secretaries
● Executives and Leaders
● ESG and GRC practitioners
● Auditors
● Accountants
● Compliance professionals
● Risk professionals
● Regulators
● Council members and students of governance and business science