What is the difference between a Diploma, an Advanced Professional Certificate, a Professional Certificate, and a Foundation Certificate?
Compare all four course types side by side - contact hours, modules, assessments, access period, and accreditation - to find the right level for your career goals.
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Diploma |
Advanced Professional Certificate |
Professional Certificate |
Foundation Certificate |
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Contact Hours |
30+ hours |
15+ hours |
6+ hours |
3+ hours |
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Modules |
10 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
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Assessments |
2 graded exams (75 Qs each) |
5 graded assessments |
2 graded assessments |
1 graded assessment |
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Course Platform Access |
6 months |
6 months |
6 months |
6 months |
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Accreditation |
Birkbeck, University of London - FHEQ Level 5. Certificate of Completion by the Corporate Governance Institute |
Certificate of Completion by the Corporate Governance Institute |
Certificate of Completion by the Corporate Governance Institute |
Certificate of Completion by the Corporate Governance Institute |
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Ideal for |
Professionals preparing for board or director roles |
Deepening expertise across multiple governance areas |
Upskilling in a specific governance topic |
Those new to corporate governance |
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