What you will be able to do
- A map of who decides, who advises and who must be told
- A quick way to trace slow decisions back to their cause
- Reports and feedback that show what is really happening
- A way to test your governance against likely changes
What we cover
| Topic | What you do |
|---|---|
| Why governance matters | Tell governance that controls from governance that enables. |
| Decision rights and accountability | Spell out who decides, so work stops getting stuck. |
| When decision rights go wrong | Link delays, caution and low morale to unclear rights. |
| Oversight, not management | Draw the line between overseeing work and running it. |
| Culture, trust and transparency | Check whether culture and reporting make governance real. |
| Governance that adapts and lasts | Test a design against change and drop what no longer helps. |
Who it is for
Leaders and managers, operations and change leads, project and portfolio leads, HR teams, and anyone who sits on a decision making committee. No governance experience needed.
How the course runs
- In person: one day, 6 live hours
- Live online: two sessions of 3 hours
- Before class: a short video and a one page read
How to earn the ICA Governance & Accountability Professional Certification
The ICA Governance & Accountability Professional Certification (ICP-GOV) is 1 core certification plus at least 2 of the specialized certifications below, in any order.
Your pathway
Our suggested route: this core course plus two specialized certifications that build on it.
Governance & AccountabilityAll 6 specialized certifications that count
How you earn your certification
- Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Attendance is mandatory.
- Within 24 hours after class, Agile Visa registers the class and your details with ICA.
- ICA emails you to set up or open your ICA profile.
- Complete ICA's short post-class survey.
- ICA issues your verified Governance & Accountability certification badge.
Why learn with Agile Visa
Learn by doing
Short inputs, then real practice on one business case. You leave with work you can use.
Practitioner instructors
ICA authorized instructors who have done the work they teach.
Learn on your schedule
Live online across time zones, or a private class for your team.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICA Governance & Accountability Professional Certification?
The ICA Governance & Accountability Professional Certification (ICP-GOV) is the Governance & Accountability core certification (IC-GVAY) plus at least 2 of the 6 specialized certifications that count toward it, in any order.
How long is the Governance & Accountability core course?
6 live hours: one day in person, or two live online sessions of 3 hours. Before class you watch a short video and go through a one page read.
Which specialized certifications count toward the ICA Governance & Accountability Professional Certification?
6 specialized certifications count, including Governance Design and Decision Rights, Governance for Agile Delivery, Portfolio and Investment Governance, Data, AI, and Decision Accountability and Risk Appetite and Tolerance Design. The full list is on this page.
How do I earn the Governance & Accountability certification?
Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Within 24 hours, Agile Visa registers the class with ICA. ICA emails you to open your ICA profile, you complete ICA's short survey, and ICA issues your verified Governance & Accountability certification badge.
Can my team take Governance & Accountability together?
Yes. Ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online, and tell us how many people and where they are.
Interested in Governance & Accountability?
Register your interest and we will contact you about dates, or ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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