GAFM-CBSP Exam Information and Outline
Certified Board Secretary Program (CBSP)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 9, 2026
GAFM-CBSP Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
GAFM.
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- Exam Format
- Online multiple-choice certification examination following the GAFM Accredited Certification Training Program (ACTP)
- Role of the Board Secretary
- Duties and responsibilities
- Corporate secretarial practice
- Corporate Governance Principles and Codes
- Board Meetings
- Agendas, minutes and resolutions
- Company Law and Statutory Compliance
- Filings and registers
- Shareholder Meetings and Relations
- Board Effectiveness
- Evaluation, induction and governance policies
- Ethics, Confidentiality and Risk Oversight Support