Company Directors CourseTM for Emerging Industries

Course commencement date: Monday, 16 May 2022
Faculty Induction: Thursday, 26 May 2022 from 5pm-6pm
Virtual classrooms: Each Thursday for five weeks from Thursday, 2 June 2022 to Thursday, 30 June 2022.
Location: Online utilising Zoom video conferencing

The Australian Institute of Company Directors is Australia’s leading provider of governance education and development programs, governance assessment services and Board advisory services.

AgriFutures Australia is offering individuals working in an emerging industry the opportunity to participate in the Company Directors Course^TM Online, the world’s most established director program.

The Company Directors Course^TM Online is designed to ensure that participants not only understand their roles and responsibilities, but also improve their contributions to Board performance.

The 19-week course, which includes pre and post-course work, provides current and relevant information and case references; and aims to be informative, thought-provoking and practical. Upon completion, it is trusted that participants’ confidence will be enhanced to face the challenges and reap the rewards of directorship, both in the short-term and as their director career progresses.

Learn more about the format and learning objectives.

• The Australian Institute of Company Directors – Company Directors Course^TM Online is designed for experienced directors, new directors, business owners and senior executives reporting to boards. It is best suited to participants who are comfortable with online learning and are keen to build connections with their fellow online learners.
• Individuals working in an emerging industry.
• Individuals on committees and/or boards representing an emerging industry.

• Applicants are required to respond to a number of selection criteria and provide evidence of their engagement in one of AgriFutures Australia’s emerging industries.
• The program will be delivered online.
• All applicants must be available to attend all five days of virtual classrooms online weeks each Thursday for five weeks from Thursday, 2 June 2022 to Thursday, 30 June 2022. These dates are not flexible. The position is not transferable.
• AgriFutures Australia stakeholders are encouraged to apply with applications to be assessed and selected by AgriFutures Australia staff. Apply online here.
• Participants are required to complete the course assessment and provide a copy of their Company Directors Course award to AgriFutures Australia as confirmation of completion.

• Every participant will need a computer or tablet, headset (headphones) with a microphone to be able to participate in discussions. The online delivery has been designed around everyone contributing via their own device. Use of a smartphone is not recommended.
• Webcam functionality is highly recommended, and
• Access to reliable, high speed internet (we recommend a minimum bandwidth of 4Mbps for uploads and downloads).

• Applications open on Monday, 21 March 2022
• Applications close Tuesday, 12 April 2022
• Applicants notified by: Friday, 29 April 2022
• Virtual Classroom Dates: Each Thursday for five weeks from Thursday, 2 June 2022 to Thursday, 30 June 2022.

Angela Wakeman
Manager, Capacity Building
Email: angela.wakeman@agrifutures.com.au
Phone: 0409 611 633