Overview
Diploma of Governance
Don't just do good. Be good at it.
Study at your own pace, guided by not-for-profit governance experts.
The Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA) is offering a Diploma of Governance designed for the board members of Australian not-for-profit boards and committees, and the CEOs and other senior staff who work alongside them.
ICDA is an enterprise of Our Community, which has been delivering high-quality, practical governance training and support for the Australian not-for-profit sector for more than two decades.
The training materials and assessments for this qualification have been developed by the Institute of Community Directors Australia, which also completes all training and assessments. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be issued with a certificate of completion from ICDA.
Both prospective and current members of boards are eligible for enrolment. Deep knowledge of a not-for-profit organisation is highly desirable.
10 reasons you'll love this course
1. Because it’s flexible.
You can complete this course entirely online, gaining a qualification in your own space and at your own pace (within 12 months).
You’ll learn through a combination of individual work and scheduled meetings with your trainer and other course members, benefiting along the way from foundational videos, interactive webinars and online discussion boards.
2. Because it’s good for your career.
Formal qualifications like the Diploma of Governance can advance your career opportunities as well as your community contributions.
3. Because not-for-profit directors are different.
Governing a not-for-profit is different from running a company. This course has been designed from the ground up to be solely relevant for the not-for-profit sector.
4. Because it’s applicable to your needs.
This course works for people seeking a board position, brand new board members, experienced board members, and senior staff who work with boards.
5. Because it will link you in with peer support.
You will join a growing alumni of not-for-profit governance specialists, giving you access to deep connections and a vibrant network of believers and doers.
6. Because it’s respected.
This is the only governance qualification specifically designed for the not-for-profit sector. Your new post-nominals (Dip.Gov.; FICDA) will highlight your credentials as a member of this expert network.
7. Because it’s practical.
Course content is drawn from the experience and wisdom of the Institute of Community Directors Australia and Our Community, which have trained more than 140,000 not-for-profit volunteers and professionals.
8. Because being a community director is not a hobby.
Board work (especially not-for-profit board work) is becoming increasingly complex. You need to know what your legislative and compliance requirements are.
9. Because it opens new pathways.
Our Diploma can help you gain entry into higher-level qualifications at university. In addition, when you enrol, you are awarded membership of the Institute of Community Directors Australia and, by extension, you’re considered a ‘responsible person’ in the eyes of the ATO, clearing a hurdle to certain board appointments which require this status.
10. Because we know you’re going to love it.
We have received rave reviews about our Diploma. We’ve been told by CEOs and board members who have completed the course that it’s relevant to the unique needs of leaders in the not-for-profit sector, that it’s practical, and that the lessons are instantly applicable.