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 18 March 2026.

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Actuate Leadership

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Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
Healthy School Boards:
Understanding how individual strengths and healthy relationships contribute to the effectiveness of the Board		4 hoursHybrid

Anglican Schools Corporation

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Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
WHS Obligations for ASC Officers: Ensuring Safety and Compliance0.5 hoursOnline
ASC Governor Onboarding and Training4 hoursOnline

Australian Institute of Company Directors

Contact: 

Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
Company Directors Course40 hoursHybrid
Foundations of Directorship24 hoursHybrid
Governance Foundations for NFP Directors16 hoursFace to Face
Governance Essentials3.5 hoursOnline
Developing your Director Career5x1 hour webinarsOnline
Governing to Protect Vulnerable People7 hoursFace to Face
Cyber Security Governance Training for Directors9.5 hoursHybrid
Financial governance for school boards – Unlocking the path to sustainability1 hourOnline
School Governance: Director insights to strategy and risk beyond 20241 hour webinarOnline
Care Governance: Achieving Quality Outcomes6.5 hoursFace to Face
The Role of the Chair6 hoursFace to Face

School Board Governance series

Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
Part 1 – The role of the school board director1 hour webinarOnline
Part 2 – Strategy for school boards1 hour webinarOnline
Part 3 – Risk oversight for school boards1 hour webinarOnline

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)

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Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
Cyber-attack Response Scenario2 hoursHybrid
Whistleblower Training Workshop1 hour webinarOnline
Respect@Work1 hour webinarOnline
Psychosocial Risk & Hazard Management0.5 hourFace to Face
Officer Due Diligence – Work Health and Safety0.5 hourFace to Face

BBSafe – Building Blocks of Safeguarding Culture

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Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
Governing For Safety: What School Boards Should Be Asking About Institutional Safeguarding2 hoursHybrid

Bond University

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Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
ASBA: The Role and Function of the Board4 hoursOnline
ASBA: Duties and Responsibilities of Directors and Officers4 hoursOnline
ASBA: Risk Management5 hoursOnline
ASBA: Financial Governance4 hoursOnline

Catholic Schools Broken Bay Limited as Trustee of Catholic Schools Broken Bay Trust

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Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
Diocesan Governance: Structures and Processes3 hoursFace to Face
Conflict of Interest and Related Party Transactions2 hoursFace to Face
Risk Management3 hoursFace to Face
Financial Governance4 hoursFace to Face
Strategy and Risk4.5 hoursFace to Face
Induction5 hoursFace to Face
Risk Management (Reputation)4 hoursFace to Face

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

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Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
Diocesan Governance structures and processes4 hoursFace to Face
Governance case studies4 hoursFace to Face
Risk management3 hoursFace to Face
Financial governance4 hoursFace to Face
Responsible Person Induction3 hoursFace to Face
Good Governance: Annual Refresher Training4.5 hoursFace to Face
Annual risk profiling1 hourFace to Face
Annual financial performance1 hourFace to Face
Reputational Risk – Standards, compliance and quality assurance1 hourFace to Face


Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst

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Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
Module A: Governance Big Picture and Diocesan Structure2 hoursFace to Face
Module B: Governance specifics2 hoursFace to Face
Module C: Risk Management2 hoursFace to Face
Module D: Financial Governance2 hoursFace to Face
Annual Systems Governance Day4 hoursFace to Face


Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga

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Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
Module 1: Diocesan Governance Structures and Processes4 hoursFace to Face
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
Hybrid
Hybrid
Hybrid
Module 5: Responsible Persons Induction3 hoursFace to Face


Catholic Schools NSW

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CSNSW Responsible Persons Induction Courses

Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
Module 5 – School Culture Good Governance and Stewardship1 hourOnline
Module 6 – Financial Stewardship and Compliance in Catholic Schools1 hourOnline

Governance Training Modules

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


Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Limited

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Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
Privacy Training1 hourOnline
Responsible Person Forum5.5 hoursFace to Face
Business Managers Forum3.5 hoursFace to Face
System Leaders’ Breakfast (10 May 2022)0.5 hoursHybrid
Safeguarding – New Leaders Training4 hoursFace to Face
Board of Directors: Responsible Persons Induction4 hoursFace to Face
Risk Management Awareness Training Module1 hourOnline


Christian Education National (CEN)

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


Christian Schools Australia Limited (CSA)

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


Corporate Governance Systems

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

Dr Paul Teys

Contact:

Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
From Complexity to Clarity: Strategic Planning for School Board Directors6 hoursFace to Face
Financial Stewardship for Independent School Boards - Ensuring Sustainable Growth4 hoursFace to Face
School Governance in NSW Independent Schools: Foundations4 hoursOnline
Managing Risks in Independent Schools4 hoursOnline

Good Samaritan Education

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

GovernRight Pty Ltd

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Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
The Challenge of Modern School Governance4 hoursHybrid
Building Governance Beyond Compliance for Schools4 hoursHybrid

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
Hybrid

GovernWith

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Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
Governance Evaluation1 hourOnline
Development & Skills Matrix1 hourOnline

Ideagen

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Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
Schools and the Law1 hourHybrid
Enterprise Risk Management for Schools1 hourHybrid
Codes of Conduct1 hourHybrid
Harmonised Work Health and Safety for Schools1 hourOnline

Independent Schools NSW

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Governance Online Modules

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

Governance Workshop Sessions

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

Integroe Partners Pty Ltd

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Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
Foundations for Good Governance6 hoursHybrid
Child Safety Priorities for School Boards6 hoursHybrid
Setting the Strategic Direction6 hoursHybrid
Monitoring Risks to Staff Safety and Wellbeing4 hoursHybrid

LawSense Pty Ltd

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Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
Identifying and Managing Your Obligations Regarding Conflict of Interest and Related Party Transactions1 hourOnline
Whistleblower Laws: Understanding and Managing Your Obligations as a Board Member and Learning from Examples and Scenarios1 hourOnline
Understanding and Managing Reputation Risk in Schools1 hourOnline
Navigating “Not for Profit” Requirements: Examining Guidelines, Learnings from the Latest Section 83C Cases and Dealing with Regulators1.5 hoursOnline
Examining the Board’s Role Regarding Students and Meeting Your Child Protection Obligations as a Board Member1.5 hoursOnline
Data Risk, Governance and AI: Examining the Responsibilities of the Board1.5 hoursOnline
Understanding What School Leaders Are Facing this Year – Exploring Key Issues for Board Members to Optimise Their Role and Support the School1.5 hoursOnline
Navigating Board Versus Executive Responsibility in Practice1 hourOnline

Montessori Australia Organisation Limited

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Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
Module 1– Orientate to the governance course regarding outcomes and requirements0.5 hoursHybrid
Module 2 – Think Big Picture: Interrelationships and the impact on good governance0.5 hoursHybrid
Module 3 – Explain integrated elements addressed in their governance framework0.5 hoursHybrid
Module 4 – Reflect on the school’s viability through financial analysis, planning and monitoring0.75 hoursHybrid
Module 5 – Support instructional leadership0.25 hoursHybrid

Moores

Contact: 

  • Tessa Van Duyn
  • Phone: (03) 9843 2121
  • Email: tvanduyn@moores.com.au
Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
Effective School Boards1 hourHybrid
NSW School Board Governance1 hourHybrid
Risk Management in Schools1 hourHybrid

Nexia Sydney Group Pty Ltd

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Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
NSW Schools Governance2 hoursFace to Face

Optimal School Governance

Contact: 

Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
School Governance Basics4 hoursFace to Face
Best Practice in School Governance8 hoursFace to Face
Effective School Governance16 hoursFace to Face
Board Operations8 hoursFace to Face
Creating and Sustaining Healthy Boards in Good Times and Bad4 hoursFace to Face
Future Focused Board Leadership4 hoursFace to Face
Governance and Management4 hoursFace to Face
Mission, Vision and Strategic Thinking4 hoursFace to Face
Overcoming the Challenges of Governance and Minimising Risk4 hoursFace to Face
The Board's Fiduciary and Non-Fiduciary Duties4 hoursFace to Face
Directing and Managing Change4 hoursFace to Face

Prolegis Lawyers

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Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
Governance of Schools: The Role of Responsible Persons2 hoursHybrid
School Compliance and Risk Management: Legal Considerations2 hoursHybrid

Pymble Ladies' College

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Approved courseDurationMode of Delivery
Keeping Pymble Safe2.5 hoursOnline

Resolve Consulting

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Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
Board Responsibilities and Policies4 hoursHybrid
Board Operations4 hoursFace to Face
Risk Management and Compliance4 hoursFace to Face
School Financial Management4 hoursFace to Face
Board and Responsible Persons Induction2 hoursHybrid
Strategic Planning for Governance4 hoursFace to Face
Governance and Best Practice Reporting2 hoursHybrid
Board and Management Relationship1.5 hoursHybrid
Finance Equipper for Responsible Persons6 hoursFace to Face
Not for Profit School Regulatory Compliance Processes4 hoursFace to Face

Risk4Schools

Contact: 

Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
Risk Awareness Session for Senior Leadership Team and Board representatives2 hoursHybrid
Developing a tailored Risk Framework and Risk Brainstorming for your School2 hoursHybrid
Identifying and Assessing Strategic Risks for your School6 hoursFace to Face

Seventh-day Adventist Church Schools - NSW

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Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
Responsible Persons Induction2 hoursFace to Face
Proper Governance2 hoursFace to Face
Risk-based approach to compliance1 hourFace to Face

Somerset Education Pty Ltd

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Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
Financial Governance and Risk Management for Non-government Schools6 hoursFace to Face
Financial Governance and Risk Management for Non-government Schools2 hoursFace to Face

Steiner Education Australia

Contact: 

Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
An Introduction to Governance in Australian Steiner Schools3 hoursHybrid

Sydney Catholic Schools Archdiocese of Sydney

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

The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
School Board Governance Program14 hoursHybrid

Your Call

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Approved coursesDurationMode of Delivery
Eligible Recipient Training1 hourHybrid
Type: Policy
Author: NSW Education Standards Authority
Publication Date: 03 March 2024

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