Graduate (GAICD)

This sought-after membership grade is awarded to graduates of the AICD’s prestigious
Company Directors Course™.

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Grow into the director you want to become

The expectations of directors are always changing, and practising good governance means staying ahead of what's next.
The AICD sets the standard, and membership is an open door to continuous improvement for directors at all stages. 


Membership is built on three pillars that compound in value the longer and more deeply you engage.

Capability

Grow sharper

Learn in the place that's set the standard of good governance for over 50 years. You'll get direct access to the latest governance updates to stay ahead and
lead with conviction.

Community

Grow together

Influence and be influenced as part of the world’s largest director community. You'll have the opportunity to share your views and experiences to help shape the
future of good governance in Australia, together.

Career

Grow further

Access support and guidance that matches your ambition, tailored to you. Continue to learn and lead along the path of the director you want to become, with member-only opportunities.

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About the Graduate grade 

Find out if the Graduate grade applies to you and what the membership requirements are.

How to achieve the graduate grade

To attain the Graduate membership grade (and use the GAICD post-nominals), you must meet the requirements of an AICD Member and have successfully completed the Company Directors Course™.


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with membership. <p>If you’re enrolling in the <i>Company Directors Course™,</i> we offer a discount for members. When purchasing a course, you can add membership to your cart at checkout.</p>
CPD Requirements. <p>Graduates are required to accrue the mandatory number of Director Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points to maintain their membership.<br> <br> &nbsp;</p>
Upgrading to the Graduate grade (GAICD)

If you’re an Affiliate or Member who successfully completes the Company Directors Course™, you will be upgraded to the Graduate membership grade.

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A course built especially for the boardroom

Over 50 years, the Company Directors Course™ has provided world-class governance education to more than 100,000 participants, including directors of the most successful organisations in the country.

Join them and take your place in the future of governance in Australia.

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Hear from our members

AICD membership establishes that you are continually improving yourself as a director and practicing good governance.

Mahesh Enjeti GAICD
Non Executive Director, ACCCN

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If you’ve already completed the Company Directors Course™, solidify your commitment to governance in Australia by joining the AICD director community.

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