Foundations of Directorship

Set your director journey
on the right path

This three-day program will provide you with a comprehensive overview
of the main components of directorship - governance, finance,
strategy and risk.

Set your director journey
on the right path

This three-day program will provide you with a comprehensive overview
of the main components of directorship - governance, finance,
strategy and risk.

Foundations of Directorship

Set your director journey on the right path

Governance for Directors

Develop an understanding of the key roles, functions, duties and responsibilities of boards and directors through this one day course.

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Finance for Directors

Learn how to interpret financial statements, assess an organisation’s financial performance and understand financial aspects of director’s statutory duties.

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Strategy and Risk for Directors

Build your knowledge of strategy and risk to minimise your personal liability and safeguard the long-term success of the organisation(s) you govern.

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Is this program right for you?

The program is designed for new and aspiring directors, senior executives, and managers wanting to gain a foundational knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of boards and directors.

For directors newly appointed to boards, anyone who might be interested in pursuing a career as a director, or for executives and managers who would like a better understanding of board processes, the Foundations of Directorship program gives you the essential information you need to know. It offers the skills and knowledge that those new to directorships need to excel in their role from the outset.

What will you learn?

The program covers all the key areas you will need to be across as a board director, including sessions on board duties, meeting processes, finance, strategy and risk.

Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:

Identify the duties and responsibilities of a director

Outline governance and board meeting processes

Outline the director's role in evaluating financial statements

Recognise the link between corporate strategy and financial performance

Identify the director's role in formulating and monitoring strategy, and identifying and assessing risk

What can you expect?

Over the three days you will undertake interactive working sessions facilitated by an experienced director. The program uses relevant cases studies to help you understand the nuts-and-bolts of directorship.

The program consists of three one-day courses, which can be undertaken individually or as a suite for a packaged rate:

Day 1: Governance for Directors

The Role of the Director and the Board
Introduction to Board Meetings and Governance

Day 2: Finance for Directors

Introduction to Financial Statements for Directors
Assessing Financial Performance for Directors

Day 3: Strategy and Risk for Directors

Introduction to the Strategic Role of the Director
Risk: Issues for Directors

There is approximately 20-30 hours of pre-reading required before the program takes place.

Assessment and awards

On completion, you may attain the Foundations of Directorship Certificate.

To do so, you will need to successfully complete and pass the assessment.

Find out more about how you will be assessed.

Upon successful completion of the three Foundations of Directorship multiple choice quizzes, you will receive a Foundations of Directorship Certificate, as well as 5 DPD units.

Successful completion is indicative of your commitment to good governance practices and associates you with a community of informed directors who value ongoing director professional development.

Sector specific programs

We offer sector-specific programs that have been developed to help contextualise your directorship responsibilities within your sector or industry.

Our sector-specific programs focus on the essentials you need to know on different types of boards. We offer:

Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors

Foundations of Directorship for the Public Sector (In-House only)

Governance Essentials for Local Government

Indigenous Governance Program (In-House only)

Sports Governance Program (In-House only)

For those working internationally, we offer the International Foundations of Directorship, which focuses on international governance. Enquire to find out more about our specialised In-House programs.

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Why learn with us?

The content

Our programs and courses are designed by expert educators with the input of experienced directors and subject matter experts. The contemporary content is updated annually and includes case studies and real-life examples to ensure relevancy for today's and tomorrow's directors.

The facilitators

With our rigorous selection criteria, we recruit facilitators boasting extensive real-world director experience and the ability to create an interactive and unique learning environment.

The participants

You'll spend time connecting with, learning from, and sharing experiences with, a broad range of high-calibre senior executives and directors who are passionate about improving performance.

The recognition

We offer highly-regarded and established governance and directorship programs. By participating, you are demonstrating your commitment to good governance practice, and have the opportunity to earn post nominals that associate you with Australia's leading organisation for directors and are recognised by the wider director community.

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