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Governance & Leadership Training Calendar

A sample calendar built from the public training schedule at the Institute of Community Directors Australia — webinars, certificate programs and board-skills sessions for the not-for-profit sector, July–December 2026.

July 2026

13 sessions
  1. 1Wed

    Finding the Right People

    Turning stakeholder engagement into a pathway from interested, to involved, to leading.

    1:00–2:00pm AESTOnline
  2. 7Tue

    NFP Risk Management & Compliance Essentials

    Governance, risk frameworks and cybersecurity for not-for-profits.

    1:00–4:00pmOnline
  3. 15Wed

    Community Sector Treasurers — Session 1

    Financial administration foundations.

    Time TBAOnline
  4. 16Thu

    NFP Leadership Certificate — Session 1

    Leadership development for middle and senior managers.

    9:00am–12:00pm AESTZoom
  5. 20Mon

    Leadership Week — Session 1

    Executing with excellence, and effective ways of working.

    3:00–5:00pm AESTOnlineFree
  6. 21Tue

    Leadership Week — Session 2

    Artificial intelligence applications for leaders.

    1:00–3:00pm AESTOnlineFree
  7. 22Wed

    Leadership Week — Session 3

    Difficult conversations and talent development.

    1:00–3:00pm AESTOnlineFree
  8. 22Wed

    Community Sector Treasurers — Session 2

    Reporting and financial strategy.

    Time TBAOnline
  9. 23Thu

    Leadership Week — Session 4

    Resilient leadership and sustainability.

    1:00–2:00pm AESTOnlineFree
  10. 23Thu

    NFP Leadership Certificate — Session 2

    Leadership development, continued.

    9:00am–12:00pm AESTZoom
  11. 28Tue

    Organising a Great AGM

    Practical AGM planning and execution.

    1:00–2:00pm AESTRecorded
  12. 29Wed

    Community Sector Treasurers — Session 3

    Strategic planning and collaboration.

    Time TBAOnline
  13. 30Thu

    NFP Leadership Certificate — Session 3

    Leadership development, continued.

    9:00am–12:00pm AESTZoom

August 2026

13 sessions
  1. 3Mon

    Damn Good Advice for Treasurers

    Key questions every not-for-profit treasurer should be asking.

    1:00–2:00pmRecorded
  2. 5Wed

    Board Role in Strategy

    Strategic governance and organisational direction.

    1:00–2:00pm AESTRecorded
  3. 6Thu

    NFP Leadership Certificate — Session 4

    Leadership development, continued.

    9:00am–12:00pm AESTZoom
  4. 12Wed

    Advanced Leadership for Community Chairs — Session 1

    Ethical board leadership.

    5:00–7:00pm AESTZoom
  5. 13Thu

    Board Boot Camp — Session 1

    Governance fundamentals for new board members.

    9:00–11:00am AESTZoom
  6. 13Thu

    Reviewing CEO Performance

    CEO evaluation processes and frameworks.

    1:00–2:00pmRecorded
  7. 18Tue

    Performance Management: The Board's Role

    Staff performance oversight and systems.

    1:00–4:00pmOnline
  8. 19Wed

    AI and Innovation Readiness

    AI governance and the strategic questions boards should ask.

    1:00–2:00pm AESTRecorded
  9. 19Wed

    Advanced Leadership for Community Chairs — Session 2

    Chair–CEO relationships.

    5:00–7:00pm AESTZoom
  10. 20Thu

    Not-for-profit Agenda

    Sector developments and advocacy updates.

    12:30pm AESTZoom
  11. 20Thu

    Board Boot Camp — Session 2

    Board fundamentals and financial literacy.

    9:00–11:00am AESTZoom
  12. 26Wed

    Advanced Leadership for Community Chairs — Session 3

    Decision-making and governance.

    5:00–7:00pm AESTZoom
  13. 27Thu

    Board Boot Camp — Session 3

    Board culture and conflict management.

    9:00–11:00am AESTZoom

September 2026

7 sessions
  1. 2Wed

    Advanced Leadership for Community Chairs — Session 4

    Strategic funding and case development.

    5:00–7:00pm AESTZoom
  2. 3Thu

    Emotional Intelligence for Leaders

    Self-awareness and interpersonal effectiveness.

    1:00–2:00pmRecorded
  3. 7Mon

    Running a Successful Board Meeting

    Meeting preparation, facilitation and dynamics.

    1:00–4:00pmOnline
  4. 8Tue

    Creating a Neuro-affirming Workplace

    Inclusive workplace practices for neurodivergent employees.

    1:00–2:00pm AEDTRecorded
  5. 22Tue

    Good Governance & Understanding Your Constitution

    Board roles and constitutional application.

    1:00–4:00pm AESTOnline
  6. 22Tue

    Financial Governance for Board Members — Opening Session

    Financial literacy and director duties.

    10:00–11:00amOnline
  7. 29Tue

    NFP Executive Leadership Program — Session 1

    Executive-level leadership challenges.

    9:00am–12:00pm AESTOnline

October 2026

14 sessions
  1. 6Tue

    Community Sector Secretaries — Session 1

    The secretary's regulatory and compliance role.

    Time TBAOnline
  2. 6Tue

    NFP Executive Leadership Program — Session 2

    Executive-level leadership, continued.

    9:00am–12:00pm AEDTOnline
  3. 6Sun

    Financial Governance — Final Session

    Board financial literacy: reflection and discussion.

    10:00–11:00amOnline
  4. 8Thu

    Community Sector Treasurers — Session 1

    Treasurer role foundations.

    Time TBAOnline
  5. 8Thu

    Cyber and AI Risks: The Board's Role

    Cyber risk and emerging AI governance.

    1:00–2:00pm AEDTRecorded
  6. 9Wed

    Advanced Leadership for Community Chairs — Session 5

    Visionary leadership and organisational purpose.

    5:00–7:00pm AESTZoom
  7. 13Tue

    Community Sector Secretaries — Session 2

    Board oversight and timeline management.

    Time TBAOnline
  8. 13Tue

    NFP Executive Leadership Program — Session 3

    Executive-level leadership, continued.

    9:00am–12:00pm AEDTOnline
  9. 15Thu

    Community Sector Treasurers — Session 2

    Financial reporting and strategy.

    Time TBAOnline
  10. 20Tue

    Community Sector Secretaries — Session 3

    Board member induction and inclusion.

    Time TBAOnline
  11. 20Tue

    NFP Executive Leadership Program — Session 4

    Executive-level leadership, continued.

    9:00am–12:00pm AEDTOnline
  12. 21Wed

    Finding Funding & Winning Grants

    Grant writing and fundraising strategies.

    1:00–4:00pmOnline
  13. 22Thu

    Community Sector Treasurers — Session 3

    Strategic planning and collaboration.

    Time TBAOnline
  14. 27Tue

    Introduction to Governance

    Legal duties and governance fundamentals.

    1:00–2:00pmRecorded

November 2026

9 sessions
  1. 5Thu

    NFP Leadership Certificate — Session 1

    Leadership development for middle and senior managers.

    9:00am–12:00pm AEDTZoom
  2. 10Tue

    Community Sector Chairs — Session 1

    Chair governance and leadership roles.

    Time TBAOnline
  3. 12Thu

    NFP Leadership Certificate — Session 2

    Leadership development, continued.

    9:00am–12:00pm AEDTZoom
  4. 17Tue

    Community Sector Chairs — Session 2

    Healthy board decision-making.

    Time TBAOnline
  5. 18Wed

    Understanding Board Finances

    Financial literacy and oversight for board members.

    1:00–4:00pm AEDTOnline
  6. 19Thu

    NFP Leadership Certificate — Session 3

    Leadership development, continued.

    9:00am–12:00pm AEDTZoom
  7. 24Tue

    Community Sector Chairs — Session 3

    Leadership beyond the boardroom.

    Time TBAOnline
  8. 24Tue

    Media Coverage for Nonprofits

    PR and media relations strategies.

    1:00–2:00pmRecorded
  9. 24Tue

    Volunteer Management

    Volunteer policies, communication and retention.

    1:00–2:00pmRecorded
  10. 26Thu

    NFP Leadership Certificate — Session 4

    Leadership development, continued.

    9:00am–12:00pm AEDTZoom

December 2026

1 session
  1. 11Fri

    Creating a Neuro-affirming Workplace

    Neurodiversity and inclusive employment practices.

    1:00–2:00pm AEDTOnline