AIM Director Certificate
The composition of company boards is in the process of dramatic change. The traditional emphasis on legal and financial skillsets is being challenged, with a significantly more diverse approach being required for success in today’s rapidly changing business environment.
Companies are seeking board members with a much broader set of experiences to help advise and guide businesses through the challenges that many are facing post-pandemic. In addition, interpersonal skills that foster strong collaboration, digital skills, adaptability, and resilience are being identified as requirements for the boardrooms of the future.
The need for these skills and experiences stems from the board’s changing role. In many cases boards are going beyond their core financial responsibilities, they need to be able to view the operations of corporates through an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) lens to help, amongst other things, navigate technological shifts, make cyber security decisions, ensure resilience, and monitor corporate culture. Increasingly there is pressure on boards to be fully engaged and act as catalysts for change.
With change comes opportunity, more board positions will be accessible to more and more individuals, those who are new to board positions must quickly understand their core responsibilities so they can focus on a deeper understanding of the company’s business. Employees’ interactions with boards will grow as stakeholder groups widen, resulting in an increased need for understanding of how boards work and what they need to be effective.
The AIM Director Certificate course is designed to help both aspiring and new board members, as well as those who find themselves having to work more closely with their company boards, to understand the key requirements of an Australian company director through an intensive and highly interactive two-day learning experience.
Is this course right for you?
For new or aspiring board members, as well as those working closely with company boards, seeking to understand the roles and responsibilities of Australian company directors, and how boards and management work together effectively.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify key attributes and governing principles of successful boards.
- Describe the role of the board, its director and officers and the behaviours that exemplify an effective board member.
- Examine the challenges facing boards including personal liability of members, remaining solvent and maintaining sustainable ethical business practices.
- Identify typical risks associated with managing organisations at board level and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Develop an understanding of the growing importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and how this is shaping Board views and investments.
- Create a personal development plan identifying leadership skills, behaviours, thinking, awareness and mindset required to operate effectively as a board member, leader or executive leader.
Upcoming Courses
Team Training
The AIM Director Certificate Short Course can be delivered as Group Training to ensure consistency, alignment, and immediate application in your workplace.
Bring your team together for a shared learning experience that delivers stronger engagement and a cost-effective, scalable solution for upskilling your workforce.
Delivery Modes
On-Campus – 2 days
Our AIM Director Certificate course is set in interactive classrooms at one of our five campuses across Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Caberra, and Adelaide. The benefits of studying in a classroom setting include being able to share first-hand experiences, ideas and questions with peers and our expert facilitators. You’ll study alongside like-minded people and strengthen your network.
Unless otherwise noted, AIM's On-Campus Short Courses begin promptly at 9:00 am and finish no later than 5:00 pm (Local Time).
Contextualising training engagements for your industry or organisation maximises relevance and increases the transfer of learning into the workplace. Develop team cohesion and achieve your specific business objectives through a shared, in-house learning solution.
AIM’s experienced learning designers develop both accredited and unaccredited learning engagements to build the critical competencies you need for success. Join over 500 organisations creating compelling and engaging AIM tailored learning solutions for industries including Government, Health, Financial Services, Mining, Manufacturing, Construction and more.
Learn it. Earn it.
Share it.
By completing AIM’s AIM Director Certificate course, you will receive a certificate to recognise the high standard of learning and skill development you have attained. Print your certificate or share it electronically to demonstrate your ever-growing value to employers and peers.
Course Video Overview
This overview video provides a clear introduction to AIM Director Certificate, outlining the key learning outcomes, structure, and practical benefits.
It’s designed to help you understand how the program will support your professional development and contribute to your success.
Other Information
Payment Options
We require full payment to be made upfront prior to attending the training. Payment options we offer include:
- Credit Card (Visa/MasterCard/Amex)
- Direct Deposit (EFT)
- Purchase Order
- Payment Plan - zipMoney
All students receive:
- Comprehensive course notes
On-campus students receive:
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
- Internet access
- Please advise AIM when booking if you have any dietary or accessibility requests.
Our Facilitators
AIM facilitators are experienced practitioners with a robust mix of academic and practical expertise. We believe the education of the future managers of Australia to be a highly important task.
Who is better placed to teach the art and science of management than those with current, daily real-world experience?
Featured Experts
Craig Gowan is an experienced consultant and director who has worked with numerous high-profile organisations, and he brings this valuable experience in his extensive role as a learning facilitator Craig is known for his knowledge across project management of change initiatives, implementation of new systems, and the facilitation of education in leadership and management, strategy, finance, project management, risk management, and corporate financial systems.
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