Compare our flagship 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.

Our flagship courses

Our flagship courses are considered core education for any contemporary director or governance professional. No matter where you are on your governance or director journey, each course gives you the skills and knowledge you need to reach your career goals.

Foundations of Directorship™. <p><b>ASPIRING DIRECTORSHIP STAGE&nbsp;</b></p> <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.<br> &nbsp;</p>
Company Directors Course™. <p>PRACTISING DIRECTORSHIP STAGE </p> <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>LEADING DIRECTORSHIP STAGE</p> <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 table.

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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 fit️✔
I want to feel confident reading financials and P&Ls️✔
I am at the beginning of my governance education journey and want to start with the fundamentals️✔
I’m looking for a flexible education program to support my governance role whether its in corporate, small–medium business, start-up, or an NFP organisation️✔
I want to test the waters before committing to a longer or more in-depth governance course️✔
I want to improve my knowledge of governance, finance, risk and strategy️✔
I currently have little to no board experience️✔

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 director️✔
I have developed my director knowledge through experience and want to benchmark it against governance best practice️✔
I want to strengthen my ability to analyse financial information, assess risk and ask the right questions️✔
I want to challenge my thinking with complex governance scenarios️✔
I want to keep my governance skills sharp by learning alongside board directors building their careers️✔
I want to prepare for directorships on structured or regulated boards managing complex risk️✔
I have some understanding of governance and am ready to take my knowledge to the next level️✔
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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