Get into Governance
Description
Serving on the board of an organisation is an extremely rewarding experience, and it is both interesting and challenging. You will learn a lot and develop new skills; you will meet new people from different backgrounds and you will achieve a fantastic
sense of achievement by contributing to the success of an organisation that you care about.
These six short modules will provide you with the basics on what a board does, how it does it and what would be expected from a new board member. We also cover what you should expect in relation to training and support to fulfil your role.
Over the six modules you will learn about
- Why you might want to join a board, what is involved and what a board does
- Organisational purpose, values, and strategic direction
- Financial health, resource management, and organisational performance
- The role of a board as the employer
- The importance of board culture and continuing improvement
- What makes for an effective board.
Audience
This course is aimed at anyone, regardless of age, background, experience, qualifications, or life skills who is interested in joining a board and effectively making a difference. There are no prerequisites.
Cost
Access is provided free of charge once you have created an account.
Duration
The six modules will each involve 20 to 30 minutes learning with a short quiz at the end to test your understanding.
On successful completion you will be awarded a certificate.
Click here to create an account and enrol