Compare our career-defining courses

We help you assess which core education program is best placed to get you from where you are right now to where you want to go.

Choose the course that’s right for you

The following courses are considered core education for any contemporary director or governance professional. Each course gives you the skills and knowledge you need to reach your career goals and progress through the journey.

Foundations of Directorship™. <p>Outlining the structure, role and considerations of a board, as well as the responsibilities of a director, this course lays the groundwork for great governance.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
Company Directors Course™. <p>Widely recognised as the gold standard of governance education, this course deepens your theoretical and practical understanding of effective directorship and boardroom impact.</p>
Boardroom Mastery™. <p>This award-winning course takes experienced directors deeper into the psychology of group dynamics, helping them stay focused when the pressure is on and lead with greater awareness.</p>

Helping you make your next move

Boardroom Mastery™ is our advanced professional development program, so if you’re closer to the start of your leadership journey, you’re likely deciding between the Foundations of Directorship™ program and the Company Directors Course™. 

To help you assess which course is better suited to your experience and career goals, take a look at the following checklists.

Is our Foundations of Directorship™ program right for you?

If you answer ‘Yes’ to most of the statements below, we recommend starting with the Foundations of Directorship™ program.

I want to learn what boards do and where I fit✔
I want to feel confident reading financials and P&Ls✔
I am at the beginning of my governance education journey and want to start with the fundamentals✔
I’m looking for a flexible education program to support my governance role whether it's in corporate, small–medium business, start-up, or an NFP organisation✔
I want to test the waters before committing to a longer or more in-depth governance course✔
I want to improve my knowledge of governance, finance, risk and strategy✔
I currently have little to no board experience✔

Is our Company Directors Course™ right for you?

If you answer ‘Yes’ to most of the statements below, we recommend starting with the Company Director Course™.

I want to boost my impact as director✔
I have developed my director knowledge through experience and want to benchmark it against governance best practice✔
I want to strengthen my ability to analyse financial information, assess risk and ask the right questions✔
I want to challenge my thinking with complex governance scenarios✔
I want to keep my governance skills sharp by learning alongside board directors building their careers✔
I want to prepare for directorships on structured or regulated boards managing complex risk✔
I have some understanding of governance and am ready to take my knowledge to the next level✔
I am currently serving on a board and want recognised GAICD credentials for current and future board roles✔

If you’re unsure and would like to talk things through, please contact us on 1300 739 119. We’re happy to help.

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