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The Policy Governance Proficiency ProgramDate: September to May Annually IS THE POLICY GOVERNANCE PROFICIENCY (PGP) PROGRAM FOR ME? Yes, it is, if you are interested in Policy Governance and governance more generally and are:
*The term “governing board” is used to distinguish boards that have full accountability for an organization from boards that are advisory.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM The GOVERN for IMPACT Policy Governance® Proficiency (PGP) program aims to provide a high-level understanding of governance in theory, principle and practice. The curriculum draws strongly on the work of John Carver in creating the Policy Governance system and provides context through the provision of an understanding of governance concepts, principles, theories, research, and practice. The course content also draws on the work of a number of other authors in the area of governance excellence. GOVERN for IMPACT is a community of practitioners, researchers, and consultants in Policy Governance and other governance systems. It is a worldwide organization chartered in the United States as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. GOVERN for IMPACT is committed to the continuous improvement of the Governance Systems Professional (GSP) credential as a trustworthy designation. Feedback to the PGP program participants is essential to this aim. The PGP program leads to a certificate denoting the successful completion of an accredited program designed to provide a high standard of governance knowledge and expertise. The PGP program has been accredited by IOEE (Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs) – a UK based body that accredits organizations to deliver qualifications and certify individuals around the world. The PGP program is delivered online and is accessible from anywhere in the world to English-speaking participants who have a good internet connection. Each PGP cohort is limited to approximately 16 participants. The program aims to meet the needs of those who want to equip themselves to play a leadership role in the application of Policy Governance principles and practice, and the furtherance of governance knowledge more generally. Competencies and Learning Outcomes This overall competency is further organized into sub-competencies for which there are specific Learning Outcomes delivered through a curriculum based around 7 Learning Units. The PGP program Competencies and Learning Outcomes are derived from: The latest Govern for Impact Consistency Framework Consultation with the Policy Governance-Professional Education Team which oversees the program, the PGP Unit instructors, experienced Policy Governance consultants, and PGP alumni. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Before acceptance of your registration in the program, you must provide evidence of:
APPLICATION PROCESS
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Who It's For What You Receive The PGP program provides the opportunity to network closely with peers and Instructors. Instructors are available throughout the duration of their Unit to answer questions and provide support. Instructors lead an instructional/discussion/feedback session with participants during their unit, typically in the week following the Unit webinar. Peer group support is encouraged through online and offline discussion. The PGP Program Director provides ongoing administrative and program information and support throughout the duration of the program. What You Need to Invest Cost of the PGP Program
Participants should also allow about $300 for purchase of reading materials. Fees are payable in two installments.
If the student has registered for the program and paid and then resigns from the program by the end of Sep 30th at the latest, then they will receive a refund excluding a non-refundable registration, administration, and processing fee of $300 plus any costs already incurred by GOVERN for getting the student set up in the program. The student will also be required to return any materials that have been forwarded to them associated with the program. If the student discontinues the program between October 1 and December 31, and had paid the first payment, the student will receive an $800.00 credit toward repeating the program for October to December the next year. This will apply only for one-year (that being the next year). If the student discontinues the program with a written request for a credit between October 1 and December 31, and has paid the full tuition, the student will receive a $2,300.00 (Affiliate) or $2,600.00 (Non-affiliate) credit for the program the next year. If the student discontinues the program after December 31st with a written request for credit, the student will be provided with a $600.00 credit which can be applied to the second payment in the following year. How I Will Learn The PGP Program program consists of seven units or learning delivered through:
It is strongly recommended that participants read the following two books before the start of Unit 1 of the program:
You can purchase books through any other bookstore or online bookseller or borrow them from your local public or institutional libraries. We have also heard second-hand online booksellers such as AbeBooks and Thriftbooks.com have been great for reasonably priced editions of the books you will use. Most reading material will be included as part of your program. However, you will need to purchase/gain library access to some other books if you don’t already have them. Upon registration, you will receive a list of all books which are used throughout the program. This will allow you to order them or determine where you can borrow them in advance of the start of the program.
Unit 1 - Foundations of Governance
Unit 2 – Policy Governance Principles, Policy Creation and Architecture Unit 3 – Governance Roles, Documentation, Processes and Competencies Unit 4 - Monitoring: the Essential Process in Assuring Management and Board Performance Unit 5 – Transcending Ourselves: Building the Ownership Connection Unit 6 - Policy Governance in the World Unit 7 – Implementing Policy Governance (Team Project) Participants are considered to have completed the program if they achieve 75% on the final exam. Participants are required to complete all Unit assignments and the Team Project to be eligible to write the exam. WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?
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