Courses for the aspiring director

Discover the fundamental duties of a director and the principles of good governance. These courses provide an introduction to the skills you need to perform your role effectively. 

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INTRODUCTORY COURSES
 

Foundations of Directorship™

Learn the essential skills that directors need in this comprehensive introduction to governance, finance, strategy and risk. The program is tailored to new and aspiring directors, senior executives and managers.

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Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors

Develop the skills to lead your not-for-profit effectively. Explore the vital duties of directors in governance, risk management, financial performance and strategy with this course. 

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Professional Development Handbook.

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ONLINE EDUCATION

Bringing the classroom to you.

Balance competing priorities while developing your capabilities with Online Education. Learn and discuss issues of corporate governance with a diverse online cohort. 

Governance Essentials

Learn about the fundamental roles and processes that contribute to good governance.

Reporting to the Board

What makes a good board report? Establish suitable reporting procedures from executives to the board. 

The Board and the Company Secretary

This relationship is crucial for achieving your organisation's goals. With this course you'll learn about the company secretary's role in facilitating effective governance.

Interpreting Financial Statements

Interpreting Financial Statements is a self-paced interactive online course that allows you to simulate the role of director in assessing and maintaining the financial integrity of an organisation.

Ethics in the Boardroom

Ethics in the Boardroom is designed to help you examine ethical decision making through four distinct lenses and provides a five-step decision-making framework to apply for lens.

The Director Mindset

Executives who become directors must see things differently, so they can think differently and behave differently.

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