ABOUT THE COURSE
Build your climate competence for the boardroom.
As an Australian director, a solid grasp of climate governance is non-negotiable.
Climate Governance for Australian Directors is a facilitated online short course designed to provide you with comprehensive insights into the developing climate-related obligations for directors in Australia.
From understanding climate science to meeting mandatory reporting requirements and evolving stakeholder expectations, this four-week online course arms you with contemporary knowledge of climate governance and the skills needed to confidently navigate its complexities.
By the end of this course, you will not only have the capabilities to meet your climate-related obligations, but also the confidence to drive sustainable practices within your organisation and contribute to a more resilient and responsible business landscape in Australia.
CGI Approved
This course is recognised as a Climate Governance Initiative (CGI) Approved Course. This rigorous accreditation reflects the course’s relevance and quality, making it one of the few globally approved programs of its kind.
It is recommended that you have attended one of the courses below OR are a current practising director with at least three years’ experience prior to enrolment.
Company Directors Course™
Governance for Directors
Strategy and Risk for Directors
Foundations of Directorship™
Governance Foundations for NFP Directors
If you are new to climate governance, you should complete the Introduction to Climate Governance e-learning module prior to enrolment.
By undertaking this short course, you will:
- increase your knowledge of your director duties and responsibilities as they relate to climate governance;
- identify the critical questions about climate governance risk and strategic opportunities, developing your leadership capabilities in this area;
- explore the Australian climate governance landscape, including climate reporting requirements and practical frameworks to take back to the boardroom;
- explore contemporary governance practice as it relates to climate reporting, climate risk and strategic leadership; and
- learn how to maximise your effectiveness in leading your organisation’s climate governance capabilities.
- Two-hour weekly live online virtual classrooms, featuring interactive discussions led by experienced directors with contemporary experience and knowledge of climate governance in an Australian context.
- Comprehensive course materials, supplementary reading, reflections and case studies.
- 10 DPD units upon completion.
- Participants are expected to dedicate approximately five hours per week on reflection, preparatory reading and activities prior to the live sessions.
- Course duration: Four weeks.
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