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Certificate for Module (The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute Examinations Preparatory Programme – Corporate Secretaryship and Compliance)
證書 (單元: 香港公司治理公會專業考試預備課程-公司秘書實務及合規)

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course

Course Code
AC095B
Application Code
2375-1371AW

Credit
9
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
19 Mar 2026 (Thu)
Next intake(s)
June 2026
Duration
36 hours
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$5,300
Deadline on 09 Mar 2026 (Mon)
Enquiries
2867 8485
2861 0278
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The Spring 2026 intake is now open for application!

Special Announcement:

For non-permanent residents with HKID card, please submit valid visa (i.e. employment visa or dependent visa) to the Programme Team.

For the visa entry requirement, please click HERE.

Highlights

The aim of this programme is for students to develop their knowledge and skills in compliance and governance. The knowledge and skills learnt prepare them for practice as a governance professional or a company secretary in a private, a non-governmental or a public listed companies and to prepare candidates to write the professional examinations of the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme, which is recognized worldwide. It is the students' responsibility to determine whether they are eligible to participate in the CGQP examination. 

Programme Details

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of the programme, students should be able to
  • Illustrate the scope, role and functions of governance professional or company secretary and the various responsibilities of the company secretary, the board, management, shareholders and other stakeholders;
  • Evaluate the company’s regulatory requirements, best practices and their interpretation and practice in the company secretarial governance professional function to ensure compliance;
  • Advise the board on the expectations of and compliance with regulatory requirements;
  • Advise the board on matters relating to various governance and legal compliance issues relating to shares and share capital;
  • Advise the board on various governance and compliance issues in relation to continuing obligations, notifiable and connected transactions under the Listing Rules.

LEARNING CONTENT
  • The role of the company secretary
  • The directors
  • Effective board practices
  • Members
  • Trust or company service provider (TCSP)
  • Company compliance
  • Annual or integrated report
  • External audit
  • Securities exchange listing and regime
  • Maintenance of records
  • Company secretarial software
  • Minutes and minute books
  • Oversight by regulators
  • Regulation and disclosure
  • Non-Hong Kong company
  • Meetings of shareholders and members
  • Meetings of the board and its committees
  • Shares, share capital, share register and debt capital
  • Continuing obligations, Notifiable transactions and Connected transactions

* For details regarding the course / examination syllabus, schedule and studentship requirement, please refer to https://www.hkcgi.org.hk/studentship or 2881 6177.

Assessment

The passing mark for course assessment is 50. Students who have successfully fulfilled the programme assessments (i.e. pass the assignment AND take-home mock examination PLUS attend at least 70% of the classes)  will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE "Certificate for Module (The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute Examinations Preparatory Programme – Corporate Secretaryship and Compliance)".

*Assessment methods, class schedule, venue and teacher are subject to change without prior notice.

Application Code 2375-1371AW Apply Online Now
Start Date 19 Mar 2026 (Thu)
Time Every Thursday 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Venue Admiralty Learning Centre and/or United Learning Centre OR any other HKU SPACE learning centres
Tutor Mr Ricky Lai
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Days / Time
  • Thursday, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Duration
  • 36 hours per programme; 12 session(s); 3 hours per session
Venue

Class Details

Tentative Schedule for spring 2026
Tentative Schedule

*The schedule is subject to change when necessary.

Teacher Information

Mr Ricky Lai

LLB (London), LLM (London), BA, FCG (CS, CGP) HKFCG (CS, CGP)(PE)

Background

Mr Lai currently serves as the Company Secretary of a main board listed company in Hong Kong. With over 30 years of experience in company secretarial practices for both listed and private companies, he oversees corporate compliance, strengthens corporate governance frameworks, and contributes to the development of corporate affairs.

Ricky is a visiting lecturer at several universities in Hong Kong and a speaker for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme at The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI). He is a fellow of HKCGI and The Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) in the United Kingdom. He is a contributor to update the HKCGI Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGQP) Study Pack for both the modules – Corporate Secretaryship and Compliance and Boardroom Dynamics. He is also a co-author of “Compliance and Company Secretarial Practice of Hong Kong Listed Companies”.

Fee

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$5,300 (non-refundable and study materials included )
  • ( *Course Fees are subject to change without prior notice)

Entry Requirements

  • Any interested party of 21 years old or above
  • Should be either a Hong Kong citizen or have valid permit to study in Hong Kong.
  • Students should check with HKCGI that they meet HKCGI’s requirements and are eligible to write the examinations.

CEF

  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
CERTIFICATE FOR MODULE (THE HONG KONG CHARTERED GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE EXAMINATIONS PREPARATORY PROGRAMME - CORPORATE SECRETARYSHIP AND COMPLIANCE)
證書 (單元 : 香港公司治理公會專業考試預備課程-公司秘書實務及合規)
COURSE CODE 33C127318 FEES $5,300 ENQUIRY 2867-8485

Continuing Education Fund
 
Assessment and Completion Requirements
To be eligible to claim CEF Reimbursement, students MUST successfully complete the courses:
  • Pass the assignment
  • Pass the take-home mock examination
  • Attend at least 70% of the classes

For Continuing Education Fund (CEF) application procedures, please click here.

有關持續進修基金(CEF)之申請手續,請按此查閱。

Continuing Education Fund Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.

Certificate for Module (The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute Examinations Preparatory Programme – Corporate Secretaryship and Compliance)

  • This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [4])

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.

Partner Details

The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute 香港公司治理公會

(Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability by guarantee)

The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI) is the sole accrediting body in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland for the globally recognised Chartered Secretary and Chartered Governance Professional qualifications. Formerly known as The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries (HKICS), HKCGI is the Hong Kong/China Division of The Chartered Governance Institute (CGI).

To learn more about HKCGI, please click HERE.