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Overview
A strong company secretarial function is vital for maintaining good governance and regulatory compliance. This course gives you a practical, up‑to‑date overview of the responsibilities involved in managing a private limited company, including the significant changes introduced by ECCTA 2023.
With interactive case studies, exercises and expert input, you will gain the confidence and skills to manage filings, meetings, registers and statutory duties effectively from day one.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Company Secretary - The Essential Guide course at BPP University you will be able to:
- Understand the core duties and competencies of a company secretary in a private limited company.
- Apply ECCTA 2023 changes, including ID verification requirements and new Companies House powers.
- Maintain statutory registers accurately and manage key filing obligations.
- Advise on Articles of Association and the practical implications of key provisions.
- Manage board and shareholder meetings, written resolutions and business‑as‑usual company events.
- Support incorporations, director appointments, PSC compliance and other essential governance tasks.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- ID verification for directors, PSCs & authorised filers (ECCTA 2023)
- New Companies House powers & financial penalties
- Maintaining registers (members, directors, PSCs, company secretaries)
- Articles of Association: key choices & practical implications
- Filing requirements & online filing processes
- Execution of deeds & documents
- Board & shareholder meetings; written resolutions
- Routine events: share transfers, confirmation statements, accounts
- PSC identification & notification requirements
- Director appointments & terminations
- Incorporation process: legal requirements & best practice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 days
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Who is the course for?
- This course is ideal for those involved in company secretarial or corporate administration work, including company secretaries, corporate service providers, paralegals, apprentices, trainee or junior solicitors and accountants supporting company governance.
- Suitable for anyone needing a practical, up‑to‑date understanding of company law responsibilities within a UK private limited company.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents882 GBP / full≈ 882 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents882 GBP / full≈ 882 GBP / full
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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