Virteffic Training Courses

Professional guidance shaped by real experience to support individuals & teams at every level.

Expert-led training delivered virtually or in-house across the Channel Islands and beyond.

Training, mentoring and professional development with Virteffic

Virteffic provides specialist training for professionals who want to build confidence, strengthen governance capability and improve the quality of their work. Our courses focus on real boardroom scenarios, clear guidance and practical tools that can be applied immediately. Whether your team works in corporate governance, company secretarial roles, compliance, administration or leadership, our training supports stronger decision making, better communication and improved meeting outcomes.

We deliver training in Jersey, Guernsey and the UK, both in person and online. Every session is interactive and designed to reflect different levels of experience, sector expectations and jurisdictional requirements. This approach ensures teams get relevant, engaging and practical learning that directly supports their day to day responsibilities.

Why organisations choose Virteffic for governance training

Our trainers work in boardrooms and committees every week, drafting minutes, preparing meeting packs and supporting directors. This hands on experience shapes everything we teach. Our courses reflect the realities of regulated environments, the challenges that arise in meetings and the standards expected of modern governance professionals.

Virteffic's Courses

We support governance teams at all levels, from new administrators through to senior company secretaries and directors seeking confidence in their duties. Sessions can be delivered online via Microsoft Teams or at your office, making it easy to provide consistent and high quality development across your organisation. Our courses are typically charged as follows.

£595 for a 1 hour session.
£799 for a 2 hour session.
£1,250 for a 3 hour masterclass.

These rates apply to the standard courses listed on this page. All of these programmes are fully developed, up to date and ready to be delivered directly to your team.

Tailored and bespoke training programmes

Many organisations benefit from training that reflects their internal policies, templates, governance framework or sector specific needs. Virteffic offers bespoke course development, which typically takes up to six weeks depending on scope and complexity. This option is ideal for firms wanting a cohesive internal programme or advanced training for their company secretarial and governance teams.

We would be pleased to prepare a tailored proposal and bespoke pricing. Contact us to discuss the programme that best supports your organisation’s needs.

Core Minute Taking Skills & Essential Techniques

Core minute taking courses

Our Guide to the Art of Minute Taking (2 hours).
Minute Writing for Committees and Working Groups (1 hour).
Minute Taking for Client Servicing Professionals (1.5 hours).
Minute Taking – Mini Version for Client Servicing Professionals (1 hour).
Improving Board Efficiency through Effective Minute Writing (1.5 hours).
How to Handle Board Dynamics in Your Minutes (1.5 hours).
Minute Writing for High Profile and High Stakes Meetings (1.5 hours).
Drafting Minutes for Audit and Regulatory Compliance (1.5 hours).
Drafting Effective Chair Notes and Briefing Packs (1 hour).
Preparing to Attend Meetings and Using Skeleton Minutes (1.5 hours).
Committee Minute Writing – Best Practices (1 hour).

Mastering Complex Minutes & Governance Judgement

Mastering complex minutes and governance judgement

Advanced Minute Taking Techniques (2 hours).
Advanced Minute Taking – Masterclass (3 hours).
The End to End Board Process: From Agenda to Minutes (3 hours).
Trustee Minutes vs Company Minutes (1 hour).
Fund Minutes vs Company Minutes (1 hour).

Governance Essentials for Company Secretaries

Governance for company secretaries

Managing Stakeholder Relations for Company Secretaries (1.5 hours).
Introduction to ESG for Company Secretaries (1.5 hours).
Board Diversity and Inclusion – How the Co Sec Can Drive Change (1.5 hours).
Navigating Regulatory Filings and Statutory Record Keeping (1.5 hours).
Conflict Handling and Declaration of Interest (1 hour).
Dealing with Sensitive and Confidential Matters in Minutes (1 hour).
Maximising Company Secretary Efficiency (1 hour).
Effective Agenda Planning and Meeting Preparation (1 hour).
Preparing Effective Board Packs and Agenda Planning (2 hours).
How to Build an Effective Governance Framework (1.5 hours).
Use of Teams for Collaboration and Meeting Support (1 hour).

Responsible Use of Technology & AI

Responsible use of technology and AI

Virteffic offers specialist training on the responsible use of technology and AI because governance professionals are increasingly required to understand how these tools influence decision making, oversight and organisational risk. We do not promote the use of AI for drafting board or committee minutes. Minute writing requires judgement, discretion and contextual understanding that cannot be replicated by automated tools.

However, we recognise that AI can support efficiency in certain administrative or preparatory tasks when used carefully and responsibly. Our view is grounded in boardroom experience. These courses help professionals understand the opportunities and the risks, ensuring they are equipped to use technology safely, ethically and within clear governance boundaries.

The aim is to support organisations in building practical knowledge, developing responsible use policies and strengthening board oversight in an area that is developing quickly.

Introduction to AI for Business: Safety, Ethics and Practical Awareness (2 hours).
Responsible Use of Technology and AI for Governance Professionals – Opportunities, Boundaries and Responsible Practice (1 hour).
AI and Board Governance: Oversight, Ethics and Risk Awareness (1 hour).
AI Safety and Ethical Awareness: What Every Organisation Should Know (1 hour).
AI in the Workplace: Building a Responsible Use Framework and Policy (1 hour).
Emerging Technologies in the Boardroom – What to Watch (1 hour).

Board and Director Training

Director responsibilities and governance

Induction for New Board Members – Understanding Fiduciary Duties and Director Responsibilities (1 hour).
Corporate Governance for Directors (2 hours).
Introduction to Risk Management for Board Members (1 hour).
Cyber and Technology Risk Oversight (1 hour).

Board leadership and chairing

Chairing Meetings – How to Be a Good Chair (1 hour).
Effective Board Communication Strategies (1 hour).
Succession Planning and Board Composition (1 hour).

Board effectiveness and meeting practice

The Board Pack – What Does It All Mean (2 hours).
Maximising Board Efficiency (1 hour).
Best Practices for Board Reporting (1 hour).
Running Effective Virtual Meetings (1 hour).
Best Practices in Digital Governance and Virtual Meetings (1 hour).
Navigating the Board Effectiveness Review – What, Why and How (1 hour).

Working Effectively in Remote & Hybrid Environments

Core remote work skills

Mastering Remote Work (1 hour).
Managing Your Time and Staying Focused – Practical Techniques (1 hour).
Clear and Effective Communication – Remote Work Challenges (1 hour).
Improving Collaboration in Remote Teams (1 hour).
Thriving in the Evolving Workplace – Remote and Hybrid Models (1 hour).
Adapting to the Changing Workplace (1 hour).
Setting Remote Employees Up for Success (1 hour).
MS Teams and Organisation is Key (1.5 hours).

Productivity and wellbeing

Effective Time Management – Productivity Strategies (1 hour).
Avoiding Burnout in Remote Work (1 hour).

Remote leadership and team engagement

Leading Remote and Hybrid Teams (1 hour).

Tailored Training Solutions

If our standard courses do not meet your needs, Virteffic can create a bespoke training programme designed specifically for your organisation. This approach ensures your team receives training that is relevant, practical and easy to apply in their day-to-day work. Our bespoke programmes are:

Aligned with your organisation’s processes – Programmes fit naturally into the way you already work.
Tailored to your jurisdiction – With options for Jersey, Guernsey, the UK and beyond.
Delivered at the right level – Whether your team is new to governance or experienced at board level.
Flexible in format – Available in person, online or on-demand.

A bespoke programme allows us to focus on the challenges and goals that matter most to you. The result is training that strengthens skills, builds confidence and helps improve governance practices across your organisation.

Meet the Tutor

Tess Price ACIS – Managing Director & Founder of Virteffic

Tess Price is a Chartered Company Secretary with more than twenty years of experience across corporate governance, minute-taking and board support. With a background in institutional financial services and dual degrees in Economics and Business Administration, she combines technical knowledge with real meeting experience gained each week from supporting boards and committees across the Channel Islands.

Her training style is structured, supportive and grounded in practical examples. She makes complex governance topics accessible and helps participants develop skills they can apply immediately in their roles.

Mentoring

Our mentoring programmes support individuals at every stage of their professional journey. Sessions are confidential, supportive and shaped around your goals, whether you are building skills, developing confidence or navigating a new role. We provide structured feedback, practical examples and personalised guidance to help you develop consistent, high quality work.

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Presentations

Tess Price regularly present at industry conferences, corporate events and professional forums. Presentations cover governance trends, boardroom behaviour, minute-taking practice and insights from working inside real boardrooms. Each session can be tailored to your audience and theme.