Albion Awards maintains a public register of approved modules that form part of its qualification portfolio in governance, risk, assurance, cyber governance, organisational resilience and non-executive director development.
Each published module record will include the module code, title, level, credit value, guided learning hours, assessment method, qualification links, status, version number and publication date.
Current Active Modules
Board and Committee Effectiveness
Code: AA-M506
Level: 5
Assessment: Committee effectiveness review.
This module examines the factors that make boards and committees effective. Learners consider composition, skills, agenda design, decision quality, information flows, meeting discipline, chairing, challenge and evaluation. The module helps…
Board Committee Leadership for NEDs
Code: AA-M603
Level: 6
Assessment: Committee leadership case study.
This module develops capability in board committee leadership. Learners consider committee purpose, terms of reference, agenda planning, chairing, evidence quality, reporting to the board and follow-up of actions. The module…
Board Risk Oversight
Code: AA-M501
Level: 5
Assessment: Board risk paper and risk appetite exercise.
This module develops the ability to oversee significant risks at board level. Learners examine risk appetite, strategic risk, risk ownership, escalation thresholds, control confidence and board challenge. The module helps…
Cyber Governance for Managers
Code: AA-M403
Level: 4
Assessment: Scenario-based cyber governance case study.
This module introduces cyber governance for non-technical managers. Learners consider cyber accountability, ownership of risk, incident escalation, supplier exposure, policy expectations and the role of management reporting. The focus is…
Cyber Risk Oversight and Post-Quantum Readiness
Code: AA-M604
Level: 6
Assessment: Cyber risk oversight project.
This module addresses senior oversight of cyber risk and post-quantum readiness. Learners examine strategic cyber exposure, cryptographic dependency, supplier assurance, long-term data risk, readiness planning and board reporting. The module…
Foundations of Board Governance
Code: AA-M401
Level: 4
Assessment: Applied workbook and short scenario responses.
This module gives learners a practical foundation in how boards create value, provide oversight and protect accountability. Learners explore board purpose, director duties, governance structures, board papers, minutes, delegated authority…
Governance for SMEs and Growing Businesses
Code: AA-M405
Level: 4
Assessment: SME governance improvement plan.
This module helps SME leaders design proportionate governance that supports growth without unnecessary bureaucracy. Learners examine advisory boards, founder decision-making, delegated authority, simple controls, board reporting, risk routines and investor-readiness…
Non-Executive Director Duties and Practice
Code: AA-M505
Level: 5
Assessment: NED role analysis and board scenario response.
This module introduces the duties, behaviours and contribution expected of non-executive directors. Learners explore independence, reasonable challenge, conflicts of interest, information use, board relationships, committee involvement and personal accountability. The…
Organisational Resilience Fundamentals
Code: AA-M404
Level: 4
Assessment: Applied resilience review and short written tasks.
This module introduces organisational resilience as a governance and management responsibility. Learners explore disruption risk, business continuity, critical activities, resilience planning, incident roles, recovery priorities and board oversight of preparedness.…
Principles of Risk and Assurance
Code: AA-M402
Level: 4
Assessment: Short written tasks and applied risk assurance exercise.
This module explains how risk, assurance and internal control support good governance. Learners examine risk identification, risk appetite, control design, assurance mapping and escalation. The module helps learners understand how…
Strategic Board Improvement Project
Code: AA-M607
Level: 6
Assessment: Work-based improvement project.
This module requires learners to apply strategic governance, risk, assurance or resilience learning to a substantial improvement project. Learners diagnose a real or simulated organisational issue, gather evidence, develop recommendations…
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