Governance Essentials
Learn the roles and responsibilities of a board of directors across a range of governance settings. Gain a confident grasp of board relationships, robust processes, good decision-making, and board operations.
Our Governance Essentials course is available as a face-to-face or online course.
Online course modules
1. Governance and the Law
Gain an overview of governance and directors' legal responsibilities.
2. Roles in Governance
Explore the roles of the chair and directors on boards and committees, and their relationship to the CEO and executive team.
3. Purpose and Strategy
Explore the responsibility of the board in determining an entity’s purpose, and developing and overseeing its strategy.
4. Culture
Understand the importance of culture and the impact it has on board and organisational performance.
5. Holding to Account
Learn how oversight and monitoring of management performance is a core function of an effective board.
6. Effective Compliance
Gain an understanding of your financial obligations, compliance requirements and duties as a director.