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Board Papers and Reporting Essentials

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Course type Short courses
Proficiency level Emerging
Delivery method Online
Member $570
Non-Member $720
CPD hours 6

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Deliver clear, concise and impactful information to your board.

This practical course equips you with the skills and insights needed to prepare high-quality board papers that inform, guide, and support effective decision-making.

You’ll gain a clear understanding of the processes, techniques, and common challenges involved in reporting to boards. Learn how to craft reports that are relevant, accurate, and aligned with board expectations. This course enables directors to fulfil their oversight, leadership, and regulatory responsibilities with confidence.

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Learning objectives
  • Examine the importance of board reporting (i.e., s 180 and related compliance issues) and identify different types of “reporting”.
  • Identify the process and challenges of preparing and delivering board papers.
  • Understand the flow of information to and from the board, in order to achieve a correct balance of information.
  • Recognise the relationship between board reporting, corporate strategy and the process of balancing a strategic agenda to address the board’s priorities.
Course structure

Section A – Governance Principles

  • How boards function
  • Sources of information
  • Forms of reporting
  • Reporting and strategic planning
  • Issues

Section B – Professional Practices

  • The reporting process
  • Issues
  • Guidelines and format

Section C – Personal Thinking

  • Case study: Near Enough Ltd

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Assessments

A short course is assessed as follows:

  • A final quiz (multiple choice, achieve 75% to pass, unlimited attempts).
  • A short case study written response (suggested answers are revealed for reflection).
  • Knowledge checks are included as you progress through the course material (these are not assessed).
  • See the Assessment Rules for further information.
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We provide specialised in-house training to organisations who want to train large groups of staff.

What are the benefits on in-house training?

  • Train large numbers of staff.
  • Participate in customised training that caters to the needs of your staff and your organisation’s business objectives.
  • Invite and engage with your key clients, suppliers and contractors to ensure you’re working together with the same knowledge.

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Key Information
  • Assessment: Knowledge checks, quiz questions, and a case study response.
    Proficiency level: Emerging
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Certificates
  • This short course forms a part of:
    Certificate in Board Governance
    Certificate in Secretarial Practice Essentials
  • Complete six short, focused courses and get a Certificate. Each course builds your expertise step-by-step, giving you practical skills and a nationally respected credential. Flexible, accessible, and designed for busy professionals—start your journey today and grow your governance career with confidence.

Capabilities : Reflection & Learning , Critical & Independent Thinking , Governance & Oversight , Value Generation & Performance , Secretarial Practice , Legislation & Policy