Governance training

NESA-approved training providers

Find all current NESA-approved training providers by organisation, listing courses, course lengths and contact details.

The list of approved training providers will be updated from time to time, as necessary. The list is current as of 6 November 2025.

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Actuate Leadership

Approved coursesDuration
Healthy School Boards:
Understanding how individual strengths and healthy relationships contribute to the effectiveness of the Board		4 hours

Anglican Schools Corporation

Approved coursesDuration
Module 1: Governance of NSW non-government schools2 hours
Module 2: Effective School Council processes2 hours
WHS Obligations for ASC Officers: Ensuring Safety and Compliance0.5 hours
ASC Governor Onboarding and Training4 hours

Association of Independent Schools of NSW

Governance Online Modules

Approved coursesDuration
Module 1: An Introduction to Independent Schools1 hour
Module 2: Critical Priorities of the Board1 hour
Module 3: An Introduction to Legal Compliance1 hour
Module 4: An Introduction to Financial Compliance1 hour
Module 5: Executive Supervision - The Board/Principal Relationship1 hour
Module 6: Risk Management1 hour
Module 7: Child Protection1 hour
Module 8: Strategic Thinking in Schools1 hour
Module 9: Reputation Risk1 hour
Module 10: Child Safe Schools - Values, Behaviours and Cultures1 hour
Module 11: Financial Governance Part 11 hour
Module 12: Financial Governance Part 21 hour
Module 14: Maintaining Your School’s Not-for-Profit Status2 hours

Governance Workshop Sessions

Approved coursesDuration
Session One School Governance: The Independent Sector2 hours
Session Two School Governance: Current and Emerging Issues2 hours
Session Three Governance for Independent Schools: Key responsibilities2 hours
Session Four: Managing Risk - Part 12 hours
Session Five: Managing Risk - Part 22 hours
Session Six: Executive Supervision2 hours
Session Seven: Strategy2 hours
Session Eight: Financial Governance - Part 12 hours
Session Nine: Financial Governance - Part 22 hours
Session Ten: Reputation Risk2 hours
Session Eleven: The School’s Legal Structure2 hours
Session Twelve Keeping Children Safe: Understanding the Dynamics of Child Abuse2 hours
Session Thirteen: Defining School Success2 hours
AISNSW Governance Symposium, (30 September 2022), (22 September 2023), (15 April 2024), (14 April 2025)6 hours
Board Effectiveness and School Performance (School Governance Improvement Tool)2 hours
Navigating the Intersections: The School Board’s Role in Data Governance, Privacy and AI2 hours
Not If, But When: The School Board’s Role in Cyber2 hours
Work Health and Safety Duties for School Boards2 hours
Governing for Organisational Integrity: Values and Culture for Independent School Boards2 hours
Navigating Uncertainty: Crisis Management for Independent School Boards2 hours
Spotlight on School Governance: NESA’s Registration Requirements for Responsible Persons1 hour
Spotlight on School Governance: NESA’s Requirements for Conflict of Interest, RPTs and Financial Viability1 hour
Navigating the Principal / Chair Dynamic: Leadership and Values for Effective School Governance6 hours
Clicks, Consequences and Care: Governing Mental Health and Social Media 2 hours
Financial Acumen for Principals and Board Members 6 hours

Australian Institute of Company Directors

Approved coursesDuration
Company Directors Course40 hours
Foundations of Directorship24 hours
Governance Foundations for NFP Directors16 hours
Governance Essentials3.5 hours
Developing your Director Career5x1 hour webinars
Governing to Protect Vulnerable People8 hours
The Board’s Role in Cyber9.5 hours
Financial governance for school boards – Unlocking the path to sustainability1 hour
School Governance: Director insights to strategy and risk beyond 20241 hour webinar
Care Governance: Achieving Quality Outcomes6.5 hours
The Role of the Chair6 hours

School Board Governance series

Approved coursesDuration
Part 1 – The role of the school board director1 hour webinar
Part 2 – Strategy for school boards1 hour webinar
Part 3 – Risk oversight for school boards1 hour webinar

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)

Approved coursesDuration
Cyber-attack Response Scenario2 hours
Whistleblower Training Workshop1 hour webinar
Respect@Work1 hour webinar

BBSafe – Building Blocks of Safeguarding Culture

Approved coursesDuration
Governing For Safety: What School Boards Should Be Asking About Institutional Safeguarding2 hours

Bond University

Approved coursesDuration
ASBA: The Role and Function of the Board4 hours
ASBA: Duties and Responsibilities of Directors and Officers4 hours
ASBA: Risk Management5 hours
ASBA: Financial Governance4 hours

Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay - Catholic Schools Office

Approved coursesDuration
Diocesan Governance: Structures and Processes3 hours
Conflict of Interest and Related Party Transactions2 hours
Risk Management3 hours
Financial Governance4 hours
Strategy and Risk4.5 hours
Induction5 hours
Risk Management (Reputation)4 hours

Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle - Catholic Schools Office (CSO)

Approved coursesDuration
Diocesan Governance structures and processes4 hours
Governance case studies4 hours
Risk management3 hours
Financial governance4 hours
Responsible Person Induction3 hours
Good Governance: Annual Refresher Training4.5 hours
Annual risk profiling1 hour
Annual financial performance1 hour
Reputational Risk – Standards, compliance and quality assurance1 hour


Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst

Approved coursesDuration
Module A: Governance Big Picture and Diocesan Structure2 hours
Module B: Governance specifics2 hours
Module C: Risk Management2 hours
Module D: Financial Governance2 hours


Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga

Approved coursesDuration
Module 1: Diocesan Governance Structures and Processes4 hours
Module 2: Governance case studies:
1. Procurement within Modern Slavery Legislation
2. Privacy for Schools
3. Catholic Social Teachings to Guide Governance Decisions
1 hour
1 hour
1 hour
Module 5: Responsible Persons Induction3 hours


Catholic Schools NSW

CSNSW Responsible Persons Induction Courses

Approved coursesDuration
Module 5 – School Culture Good Governance and Stewardship1 hour
Module 6 – Financial Stewardship and Compliance in Catholic Schools1 hour

Governance Training Modules

Approved coursesDuration
CSNSW Online Governance Training Modules: Module 1 – Privacy Training for Responsible Persons1 hour
CSNSW Online Governance Training Modules: Module 2 – Conflicts of Interest Training for Responsible Persons1 hour
CSNSW Online Governance Training Modules: Module 3 – Not-for-Profit (s 83C) Training for Responsible Persons1 hour
CSNSW 2021 Education Law Symposium, ‘Catholic School Governance for the Common Good’ (23 September 2021)6 hours
CSNSW 2022 Education Law Symposium, ‘Catholic School Governance: In the Spirit of Service’ (29 September 2022)5 hours
CSNSW 2023 Education Law Symposium, ‘Striving for Excellence, Catholic School Governance and Accountability’ (6 July 2023)6 hours
2024 Education Law Symposium, 'Catholic School Governance, Shaping Our Future'6 hours
2025 CSNSW Education Law Symposium: Governing for Mission6 hours


Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Limited

Approved coursesDuration
Privacy Training1 hour
Responsible Person Forum5.5 hours
Business Managers Forum3.5 hours
System Leaders’ Breakfast (10 May 2022)0.5 hours
Safeguarding – New Leaders Training4 hours
Board of Directors: Responsible Persons Induction4 hours
Risk Management Awareness Training Module1 hour


Christian Education National (CEN)

Approved coursesDuration
Annual Governance Conference8.5 hours
NSW Board Induction (responsible persons) course4 hours
Board Performance1 hour
Module 1 - The Board's Governance Role1 hour
Module 2 - Due Diligence0.5 hours
Module 3 - Board Conduct0.75 hours
Module 4 - Board Papers and Records0.75 hours
Module 5 - Board Meeting and Decision Making0.5 hours
Module 6 - Board and Principal0.75 hours
Module 7 - Leading the Vision & Mission0.5 hours
Module 8 - Financial Oversight0.5 hours
Module 9 - Setting & Monitoring the Budget0.5 hours
Module 10 - Financial Performance & Solvency0.75 hours
Module 11 - Not For Profit0.5 hours
Module 12 - Leading Your Association1 hour
Module 13 - Compliance Oversight0.75 hours
Module 14 - Risk Management0.75 hours
Module 15 - Risk Management in Practice0.75 hours
Module 16 - Child Protection0.75 hours
Module 17 - Work Health & Safety Oversight1 hour
Module 18 - Board Chair1 hour


Christian Schools Australia Limited (CSA)

Approved coursesDuration
Responsible Officer Induction Course4 hours
The School Governance Environment Module4 hours
Legal Responsibilities of Boards4 hours
Facilitated Risk Workshop4 hours
Short Course 1: Practice of Good Governance
MD1 – Foundations of Governance
MD2 – Legal Framework
MD3 – Decision making and board processes		6 hours
Short Course 2: Monitoring of Governance
MD4 – Financial Reporting
MD5 – Financial Performance
MD6 – Principal and Executive oversight		6 hours
Short Course 3: Performance and Conformance
MD7 – The Board’s Role in Strategy
MD8 – Risk oversight
MD9 – Compliance and Policy Roles of the Board		6 hours
Short Course 4: Governance Sustainability
MD10 – Stakeholder communication
MD11 – Board effectiveness
MD12 – Behaviour and governance		6 hours
Christian Schools National Policy Forum Symposium 20215 hours
Risk and Compliance in Schools4 hours
Responsible Officer Development Program – Module 7A: Facilitated Risk Workshop4 hours
Responsible Officer Development Program – Module 5: Managing Conflicts and Related Parties4 hours


Corporate Governance Systems

Approved coursesDuration
School Council Governance Course4 hours
Governance for ASC School Councillors4 hours
Effective Leadership of the School Council3 hours
Risk: Issues for School Councils3 hours
Understanding School Finances4 hours
Strategic Planning for School Councils3 hours
Evaluating the School Council and the Principal3 hours
The NESA Manual and School Governance6 hours

Dr Paul Teys

Approved coursesDuration
From Complexity to Clarity: Strategic Planning for School Board Directors6 hours
Financial Stewardship for Independent School Boards - Ensuring Sustainable Growth4 hours

Good Samaritan Education

Approved coursesDuration
Module 1 - Purpose of Not-for-Profit Nature and Accountability to Members1.5 hours
Module 2 - Not-for-Profit Guidelines for Non-Government Schools1.5 hours
Module 3A - Relationship with GSE: Structure and Reporting1.5 hours
Module 3B - Relationship with the GSE Community1.5 hours
Module 4 - Governance Policies and Procedures1.5 hours
Module 5 - Compliance with Australian Law1.5 hours
Module 6 - Managing Risk1.5 hours
Module 7A - Responsible Persons: Suitability of Responsible Persons1.5 hours
Module 7B - Responsible Persons: Conflict of Interest and Related Party Transactions1.5 hours
Module 8A - Strategic Planning1.5 hours
Module 8B - Strategic Planning1.5 hours

GovernRight Pty Ltd

Approved coursesDuration
The Challenge of Modern School Governance4 hours
Building Governance Beyond Compliance for Schools4 hours

Embedding Modern Governance for Schools:

  • Oversight of the Management of Risk
  • Understanding Financial Drivers in Schools
  • Building Accounting and Engagement at All Levels in Your School

12 hours total:

  • 4 hours
  • 4 hours
  • 4 hours

GovernWith

Approved coursesDuration
Governance Evaluation1 hour
Development & Skills Matrix1 hour

Ideagen CompliSpace

Approved coursesDuration
Schools and the Law1 hour
Enterprise Risk Management for Schools1 hour
Codes of Conduct1 hour
Harmonised Work Health and Safety for Schools1 hour

Integroe Partners Pty Ltd

Approved coursesDuration
Foundations for Good Governance6 hours
Risk Oversight for School Boards6 hours
Child Safety Priorities for School Boards6 hours
Setting the Strategic Direction6 hours

Jesuit Education Australia (JEA)

Approved courses

Duration

Module 1: Induction

5 hours

Module 2: Financial Literacy and Future Financial Planning

3 hours

Module 3: Introduction Program for responsible persons

6 hours

Module 4: Being a Responsible Person for a Jesuit owned entity

6 hours

Module 5: Being Responsible People

6 hours

Montessori Australia Organisation Limited

Approved courses

Duration

Module 1– Orientate to the governance course regarding outcomes and requirements

0.5 hours

Module 2 – Think Big Picture: Interrelationships and the impact on good governance

0.5 hours

Module 3 – Explain integrated elements addressed in their governance framework

0.5 hours

Module 4 – Reflect on the school’s viability through financial analysis, planning and monitoring

0.75 hours

Module 5 – Support instructional leadership

0.25 hours

Nexia Sydney Group Pty Ltd

Approved coursesDuration
NSW Schools Governance2 hours

Optimal School Governance

Approved courses

Duration

School Governance Basics

4 hours

Best Practice in School Governance

8 hours

Effective School Governance

16 hours

Board Operations

8 hours

Creating and Sustaining Healthy Boards in Good Times and Bad

4 hours

Future Focused Board Leadership

4 hours

Governance and Management

4 hours

Mission, Vision and Strategic Thinking

4 hours

Overcoming the Challenges of Governance and Minimising Risk

4 hours

The Board's Fiduciary and Non-Fiduciary Duties

4 hours

Directing and Managing Change

4 hours

Prolegis Lawyers

Approved coursesDuration
Governance of Schools: The Role of Responsible Persons2 hours
School Compliance and Risk Management: Legal Considerations2 hours

Pymble Ladies' College

Approved courseDuration
Keeping Pymble Safe2.5 hours

Resolve Consulting

Approved coursesDuration
Board Responsibilities and Policies4 hours
Board Operations4 hours
Risk Management and Compliance4 hours
School Financial Management4 hours
Board and Responsible Persons Induction2 hours
Strategic Planning for Governance4 hours
Governance and Best Practice Reporting2 hours
Board and Management Relationship1.5 hours
Finance Equipper for Responsible Persons6 hours
Not for Profit School Regulatory Compliance Processes4 hours

Risk4Schools

Approved coursesDuration
Risk Awareness Session for Senior Leadership Team and Board representatives2 hours
Developing a tailored Risk Framework and Risk Brainstorming for your School2 hours
Identifying and Assessing Strategic Risks for your School6 hours

Somerset Education Pty Ltd

Approved coursesDuration
Financial Governance and Risk Management for Non-government Schools6 hours
Financial Governance and Risk Management for Non-government Schools2 hours

Steiner Education Australia

Approved coursesDuration
An Introduction to Governance in Australian Steiner Schools3 hours

Sydney Catholic Schools Archdiocese of Sydney

Approved coursesDuration
Governance and Ethics2 hours
Risk Management1 hour
Declaring Conflicts of Interest & Gifts, Benefits or Hospitality1 hour
Governance Landscape1 hour
Risk of Significant Harm (ROSH) – Mandatory Reporting1 hour
Code of Professional Conduct (CoPC)1 hour
Child Safety Risk Assessment – Part 5A1 hour
Fraud & Corruption Control1 hour
Reportable Conduct1 hour

The University of Notre Dame Australia

Approved coursesDuration
School Board Governance Program14 hours

Your Call

Approved coursesDuration
Eligible Recipient Training1 hour
Type: Policy
Author: NSW Education Standards Authority
Publication Date: 03 March 2024

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