Self-paced courses
Learn on your own time, at your own pace!
We have a range of self-paced online courses that allow you to take control of your learning.
Whether you're looking to join a board, newly elected to a position or a seasoned veteran, there's a course for you.
Discover all the options below.
Financial management for community boards
Financial management for community boards is a three unit micro-credential for community board members.
The entire course is delivered through a learning management system, meaning you can study on your own time and at your own pace. Completion of each Unit will result in a certificate, issued by ICDA and able to be used in a resume or seamlessly shared social media.
Unit 1: Effective Financial Governance
Unit 2: Develop a financial plan and strategy
Unit 3: Develop a sustainable funding strategy
Purchase Unit 1 for $290, Units 2 and 3 for $140 each, or bundle them all up to save over 20%! Bundle price just $455.
Short courses
Our range of self-paced short courses have something for everyone.
Are you looking for the perfect induction course for new board members? Or do you need help finding funding and winning grants? Perhaps you are new to the role of the Chair and want to know where to start? See below for our current self-paced short courses.
- Step In, Step Up
- WTF - Where's the Funding?
- Win More Grants
- Climate Change Resilience
- Leadership for Chairs
Each course costs just $72, and you'll have access for 30 days!
Certified Community Director
Certified Community Director is a seven-unit micro-credential for community board members.
The entire course is delivered through a learning management system, meaning you can study on your own time and at your own pace.
Complete all seven units to become a Certified Community Director.
The cost for unit 1 of this course is $290.00 (inc. GST). Units 2-7 cost $140.00 (inc. GST) each. Purchase all 7 units at once and receive the final unit free (bundle price $990.00 inc GST).
FAQs
To resume your studies please head to https://training.communitydirectors.com.au and login to your account.
A self-paced course means you can complete your studies in your own time and schedule. You can proceed from one topic or segment to the next at your speed without any time limit.
You can find our bookings and refunds policy here: https://communitydirectors.com.au/uploads/general/CCD-Booking-and-Refunds-Policy.pdf
We understand that some people are having difficulties accessing the course on Safari. We are working to resolve the issue. In the meantime, you may like to try using a different browser. We recommend trying Chrome, which is free to download, or Microsoft Edge, also free to download. We also understand some have had troubles using phone or tablet. If these steps do not help, please reach out at [email protected].
Access to our self-paced courses expires after:
- 12 months for CCD, Financial management
- 30 days for all others
Aside from the additional resources provided with the course, the content cannot be downloaded. However, you can revisit the course's content as many times as you need, even after completing any unit. To do do, simply click here to log back into the e-learning platform.
We offer $175 inc GST per month for standard self-paced course group reporting, and $375 inc GST per month for subscriptions where we host your course on our platform.