The Chartered Governance Institute, previously known as the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA),[1] is a qualifying and membership body for company secretaries and governance professionals operating in several common law jurisdictions.

The Institute has divisions in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Zimbabwe, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.

It represents and supports members in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Crown Dependencies, and associated territories, including the Caribbean, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka.

The divisions of the Institute publish magazines and resources to keep practitioners up to date with the latest in law, regulation, and procedure, including guidance, research, and specialist publications.

The Institute also offers board performance and governance reviews and holds annual awards.

A person who has completed the CGQP and satisfies the prescribed working experience requirement is eligible for election as an associate or fellow of the institute.