Affiliate (AAICD)

If you have a general interest in governance or see directorship in your future, becoming an affiliate of the AICD is the perfect way to stay abreast of the latest trends and broaden your governance knowledge.

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Stay informed in the world of governance

Becoming an Affiliate signifies your desire to pursue a directorship career in the future or stay informed on governance trends as an area of interest.

Be the first to know

As an AAICD, you join directors and governance professionals who get early access to all the governance news, updates, education and events in Australia

Stand out from the crowd

As an aspiring director or professional in any field, your AAICD post-nominals signify your commitment to professional development and ambition to organisations and recruiters.

Build your network

Joining a 53,000-strong director community, your Affiliate membership grade puts you shoulder to shoulder with leaders of some of Australia’s most successful organisations.

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About the Affiliate grade 

Find out if joining as an Affiliate is right for you and what the membership requirements are.

Who joins as an affiliate?

Professionals who join the AICD as Affiliates are typically:


  • aspiring directors
  • executives who interact with a board
  • those who have an interest in governance and want to stay abreast of the latest news
Eligibility criteria

There is no strict eligibility criteria for joining as an Affiliate; the grade is open to anyone with an interest in governance.

CPD Requirements. <p>Affiliates are not required to accrue Director Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points to maintain their membership.</p>
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Whether you’re an aspiring director or your role involves reporting into a board, Foundations of Directorship™ solidifies your understanding of the structure, role and considerations of a board, as well as the responsibilities of a director.

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Whether you wish to fuel a general interest in governance issues or are laying the groundwork for a future directorship career, joining the AICD as an Affiliate is a great first step into the world of governance in Australia.

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