Certified Community Director (Advanced)
Certified Community Director (Advanced) is a live, online program that allows you to put your governance skills into action through interactive board scenarios and discussions.
Taking place across four afternoon sessions, the course has been designed to allow you to apply everything learned in the self-paced course to real-life scenarios.
Complete the course and earn the Certified Community Director (Advanced) certification.
Key details of the program
- Live, interactive sessions with experienced facilitators
- Access to the ICDA training team – experts in NFP governance
- Real-world board scenario exercises, covering all topics in the self-paced version of the course.
- Certified Community Director (Advanced) certification upon completion
Prerequisites
Participants must have completed the self-paced Certified Community Director program prior to commencing this course.
Haven't completed the self-paced course but would like to? Great! You can purchase both CCD Self-paced and CCD Live together in a bundle, saving 15%!
Fees
BUNDLE Price: $1,683 (15% off)
CCD Live Only: $990 (Full price)
CCD Live (Self-paced completion price): $792 (20% off)
What's covered?
This unit provides an introduction to community sector governance, including the roles and responsibilities of a board member, legal structures, board meetings and the constitution.
This unit provides an introduction to understanding the impact of external and internal factors that influence board and organisational culture as well as strategies for successful recruitment for CEOs and board members.
This unit introduces the need for and advice on strategic planning for the board as well as frameworks for managing change in the organisation.
This unit provides an introduction to the key financial responsibilities of not-for-profit board members, including an overview of the main finance reports.
This unit provides an introduction to communication strategies that boards can consider when sharing information, updates, and advocacy with internal and external stakeholders.
This unit introduces reasons for and impacts of conflict within the board and across the organisation as well as techniques and strategies for negotiation and resolution.
This unit introduces the seven pillars of funding for not-for-profit organisations and provides advice on effective fundraising strategies.
Learning outcomes
Enhanced decision-making
Apply advanced governance principles in real-world scenarios to improve decision-making under pressure.
Enhanced leadership capabilities
Demonstrate effective leadership skills through board scenarios, fostering confidence in leading diverse boards.
Conflict resolution skills
Develop strategies to manage and resolve conflicts within a board setting, ensuring smooth governance operations.
Strategic thinking
Implement strategic planning tools and frameworks in practical situations, enhancing your ability to guide your board’s long-term direction.
Collaboration and board dynamics
Strengthen collaboration and communication within a board, improving overall board performance and unity.
Advanced governance application
Translate theoretical governance knowledge from CCD into practical actions, addressing challenges like risk management and ethical decision-making.
Dates
This training will take place live on:
- Wednesday 19 February, 4PM-7PM AEDT
- Thursday 20 February, 4PM-6PM AEDT
- Monday 24 February, 4PM-7PM AEDT
- Tuesday 25 February, 4PM-6PM AEDT
In this interactive session, we kindly ask that you have access to a working microphone and be ready to turn your camera on, so you can fully participate and engage with the group. This session is not recorded.