DIRECTORS ESSENTIALS

Directors Essentials is a suite of orientation programs for new directors. Many courses have a focus particularly suitable for directors of smaller businesses. Participants can choose individual courses from the suite or elect to complete the four core courses and two electives, and the assessment task, to achieve an Australian Institute of Company Directors Certificate in Directors Essentials.

DIRECTORS ESSENTIALS COURSES:

• The Role of the Director and the Board
• Introduction to Board Meetings and Governance
• Governance Programs for New Directors
• Introduction to Financial Statements for Directors
• Assessing Company Performance for Directors
• Financial Programs for New Directors
• Introduction to the Strategic Role of the Director
• Leadership: The Director's Role
• Risk: Issues for Directors
• Reporting to the Board * NEW IN 2008

Courses are particularly suitable for directors of smaller organisations and as an overview for those contemplating their first director position.  Those who require a more comprehensive coverage should refer to the Company Directors Course.