Courses and professional development

Our range of educational courses has been designed by experts to meet your professional development needs throughout your governance career.

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Strengthen your governance knowledge with courses and webinars designed to help you stay updated at every stage of your director career. You’ll find an educational option that fits what’s next for you.

Explore our courses. <p>Our growing suite of courses is designed to help you elevate your governance knowledge through flexible and comprehensive learning.</p>
View eLearning modules. <p>These focused, content-only modules provide governance insights that you can conveniently access on your phone, tablet or computer. </p>
Browse our webinars. <p>Facilitated by expert speakers, our webinars are an interactive way to update your knowledge and catch up on current governance issues.
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Apply for scholarships. <p>Promising individuals have the opportunity to gain governance skills and become leaders for a better future.</p>

Why learn with us

As the most trusted voice of governance in Australia, our courses and events are designed to support your role as a director, and successfully lead your organisation. By taking one of our renowned courses or programs, you’re demonstrating your commitment to good governance.

Contemporary content

Designed by expert educators with the input of experienced directors and subject matter experts, our courses offer contemporary content that is updated annually with recent case studies and real-life examples to ensure relevancy.

Expert facilitators

Our course facilitators boast extensive real-world director experience and undergo a rigorous selection and development process to ensure they are equipped to create an interactive and engaging learning environment.

High-calibre participants

Connect with and learn from a diverse group of experienced senior executives and directors who are passionate about improving their impact and leadership in the boardroom and the performance of their business.

Courses

Explore our educational portfolio designed to support you at every stage of your governance journey.

Your governance education pathway

Our world-renowned flagship courses sit at the core of contemporary director and governance education in Australia.

Foundations of Directorship™. <p>This program is one of the easiest pathways to understanding the role of boards, how board meetings are run, and the skills needed for good governance and effective directorship. You’ll build a solid understanding of governance, finance, risk, and strategy.</p>
Company Directors Course™. <p>Widely recognised as the gold standard in governance education in Australia. We also offer the Company Director Course Update™ to keep your knowledge current.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
Boardroom Mastery™. <p>This highly immersive course takes experienced directors deeper into the psychology of their own leadership style as well as group dynamics, helping them stay focused when the pressure is on, and lead with greater awareness. This exclusive course runs only a few times per year.</p>

Featured short courses

An efficient way to fast track your knowledge on contemporary governance issues including AI, cyber security, climate, leadership, culture, and more. Delivered in person or online to suit busy director schedules.

Cyber Security for Directors. <p>A four-week virtual online course designed to help experienced board directors prepare robust strategies to manage cyber threats effectively. </p>
The Role of the Chair. <p>Delivered in one day by expert facilitators, discreetly discuss leadership and governance issues with fellow chairs and experienced directors.</p>
Care Governance. <p>Understand the evolving landscape of care governance and enhance the wellbeing of those in your care.​</p>
Climate Governance for Australian Directors. <p>Learn about your evolving climate-related duties, regulations, emerging risks, and opportunities.</p>

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Our short courses are an efficient way to get up to speed on contemporary governance issues and stay effective in the boardroom.

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In-house education: Designed for impact

Bringing governance education directly to your organisation, we help boards and leadership teams develop a shared understanding of what good governance looks like in your specific sector.

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eLearning

These focused, content-only modules provide governance insights that you can conveniently access on your phone, tablet, or computer.

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Webinars

Facilitated by expert speakers, our webinars are an interactive way to update your knowledge and catch up on current governance issues.

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Scholarships

Promising individuals have the opportunity to gain governance skills and become leaders for a better future.

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Digital credentials

Get recognised for your ongoing professional development with our digital badges and certificates.

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Digital credential: Foundations of Directorship, Risk and Strategy for Directors

Explore our learning resources

Build on your governance education with our learning resources, research and reports, podcasts, and events.

Find research and reports. <p>Independent and commissioned research for the benefit of the director community.</p>
Listen to our podcasts. <p>Stay up to date on the challenges and opportunities of the modern boardroom with our podcasts.</p>
Browse our events. <p>Discover a wide range of state and national events. Connect with peers and discuss governance issues.</p>
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