Directorship Courses
Effective Director Course | Short Courses | Certificates | In House Training | How To Book | Podcast
Women on Boards offers affordable directorship, governance and risk management courses in partnership with the Governance Institute.
Governance Institute courses are offered to WOB Full, Premium and Corporate Members* at the Governance Institute Subscriber Rate.
Visit the Governance Institute website for all course dates.

Call 1800 251 849 to discuss your training needs with the Governance Institute team or email sales@governanceinstitute.com.au.
Simply provide your WOB member number and you will receive the Governance Institute subscriber rate.
* WOB Member Rate only available to Full, Premium and Corporate members of WOB. For more information click here.
Effective Director Course - Take your seat with assurance
Exploring the role of the company director and the board’s vital contribution towards organisational culture and sustainable governance, this three-day course draws on theory, practice, and the collective knowledge of the participants to simulate the boardroom experience.
Delivery |
WOB Member Rate * |
Non-Member Rate |
Face-to-face |
$4,195 ** |
$4,535 ** |
Virtual |
$3,935 ** |
$4,265 ** |
* WOB Member Rate only avaiable to Full, Premium and Corporate members of WOB.
Module 1: High Performing Directors & Boards
Module 2: Director dynamics and boardroom dinner
Module 3: Practical skills: Board meeting simulation
​Module 4: Acquiring a non-executive director role with an executive recruiter and a practising director
Course Dates
- VIC | 23-25 May 2023
- QLD | 20-22 June 2023
- Virtual (Women only) | 18-22 July 2023 – half day over 6 weeks
- NSW | 19-21 September 2023
- WA | 10-12 October 2023
Visit the Governance Institute website for more information or download the brochure. Please call 1800 251 849 to discuss the course and give the Governance Institute team your WOB member number to unlock the discount.
Short Courses (half-day duration)
Delivery |
WOB Member Rate * |
Non-Member Rate |
Face-to-face & Live-Virtual
|
$595 |
$585 |
Online |
$565 |
$595 |
* WOB Member Rate only available to Full, Premium and Corporate members of WOB.
There are a range of governance and risk management courses available including specific courses for the NFP sector.
Choose the short course that is right for you.
Certificates
Delivery |
WOB Member Rate * |
Non Member Rate |
Face-to-face & Virtual |
$3,390 |
$3,620 |
Online |
$3,160 |
$3,375 |
* WOB Member Rate only available to Full, Premium and Corporate members of WOB.
Combine six short courses to complete a Certificate. We have three Certificates to choose from, each have four core subjects and you choose your own two electives.
Choose the Certificate course that is right for you. If you purchase a NFP Certificate you will also receive a complimentary ticket to our Not-for-Profit Governance Forum on 19 July.
Governance Institute In House Training
Receive tailored training online or onsite at your offices to meet the professional development needs of your team, executives and/or board members. Select one of our Certificates, short courses or our Effective Director Course and we select a presenter which matches your requirements.
For more information or to download a brochure click here.
How to Book
WOB members should call 1800 251 849 or email
sales@governanceinstitute.com.au.
Simply provide your WOB member number and you will receive the Governance Institute subscriber rate.
Podcast with Claire Braund and Governance Institute CEO, Megan Motto
Click here to listen to Claire Braund in conversation with Megan Motto, CEO of The Governance Institute, where they discuss the courses available plus Megan's journey, diversity and lots more (18 minute listen).