About this course

Build your confidence in boards and committees

Being part of a board or committee is an opportunity to contribute to an organisation, help make decisions and support its future direction. This course will help you understand how good governance works, what your responsibilities are and how to take part in meetings with confidence.

You’ll learn how to:

  • organise and participate in business meetings
  • understand board and committee roles and responsibilities
  • work within an organisation’s structure
  • understand the legal requirements involved in governance
  • recognise risks and the importance of good governance.

Whether you’re new to boards and committees or want to build on your existing experience, this course will help you develop the knowledge and confidence to contribute effectively.

Is this course right for me?

Before registering, consider whether this course suits your role or interests. It’s designed for people who are involved in, or looking to participate in, boards, committees or other organisational decision-making groups. You should be comfortable taking part in discussions, working with others and learning about meeting procedures, organisational responsibilities and legal requirements. If you want to build your confidence and skills in governance and committee participation, click on the register now button.

At a glance:

Location: Statewide
Course duration: 1 month
Start date: Multiple intakes
Number of units: 2
Indicative fees: (Nil to eligible participants)
Accredited Course: Yes

Upcoming dates

LocationDates
Orange29–30 September
Yanco20–21 October
Sydney3–4 November
Grafton3–4 December

Details

  • Review governance roles, responsibilities, and frameworks
  • Understand organisational policies, compliance, and legal obligations
  • Analyse relevant documentation (reports, financials, briefs)
  • Participate in meetings, discussions, and decision-making
  • Consider risks, ethical implications, and compliance requirements
  • Manage documentation (agendas, minutes, reports)
  • Maintain accurate records

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible participants.

Blended delivery:

  • Online pre-learning (3-5 hours)
  • 2-day face-to-face workshop

  • This course is delivered using authentic case studies of roles and responsibilities for participation in boards and committees.
  • Supported by a hands-on toolkit of templates and checklists

Participants must:

  • Be involved in, or preparing to join, a board, committee, community group, or organizational decision-making body.
  • Have the capability to engage in structured group discussions, collaborative decision-making, and professional meeting environments.
  • Be comfortable reviewing organisational structures, meeting procedures, and governance responsibilities.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital Capability Requirements

To complete this course successfully, participants will need:

  • Reading: Interpreting board packs, meeting agendas, financial summaries, organizational constitutions, policy documents, and statutory compliance guides.
  • Writing: Drafting meeting minutes, motion proposals, board reporting notes, and basic risk assessments.
  • Numeracy: Reading and interpreting basic financial reports, committee budgets, and financial oversight statements.
  • Oral Communication & Hearing: Participating actively in meeting simulations, moving and seconding motions, engaging in constructive debate, and contributing to committee consensus.
  • Digital Literacy: Basic computer or tablet skills

This course is mapped to the national unit of competencies



Additional Information

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