Short Courses
Learn all areas of corporate governance from industry-leading practitioners.
All short courses registrations will close 1 business day before the start date.
Our new 2025 short courses
- Accidental Company Secretary®
- Board Papers and Reporting Essentials
- Cyber Security Governance
- Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
- Essential Meeting Requirements
- Governance Essentials
- Governance Fundamentals
- Legal Obligations of Officers and Directors
- Minutes for Boards and Committees
- Risk Governance
- Risk Management Frameworks
- Sustainability Reporting
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Short courses
Our short courses are taught by industry-leading practitioners. They are available as face-to-face, virtual or online study modes and you can ‘mix and match’ your modes of study to suit you. Complete six short courses to complete a Certificate or simply top up your skills with a course that will help you excel in your role.
Introductory offer
Receive 10% off on short courses, Certificates, Micro-credentials and bundles.
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Assessment Rules
Short course assessments are composed of a variety of elements, including detailed knowledge checks to ensure understanding of the material, comprehensive quiz questions to test specific concepts, and a case study response which allows students to apply their knowledge in a practical context. Each component is designed to evaluate different aspects of the learner’s abilities and comprehension.
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Digital Badges
Like a physical testamur, or certificate of attainment, digital badges are a visual representation of an achievement, skill, or knowledge that you can earn by completing a course. Digital badges are a tangible way to share and your credentials as part of your online CV, portfolio or on social media. They are designed to be easily verified by employers, other verification agencies, and recruitment professionals and adhere to regional and global credential frameworks. Short courses, their associated digital badges and designations are aligned to the Governance Institute Capability Framework.
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Frequently asked questions
Governance Institute’s short courses offer practical knowledge and skills across a wide range of governance, risk management and not-for-profit topics that can be readily applied in your workplace.
Short courses and Certificate Policies
For more detailed information about our Short courses, Certificates and Effective Director Course see the policies.
Read moreHow much does a Governance Institute short course cost?
The course fee for each short course is:
| Face-to-face | Virtual | Online | |
| Member | $670 | $610 | $570 |
| Non-Member | $830 | $760 | $720 |
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