Governance meeting

Governance Programme

The Governance Programme provides members of boards in the college sector, and their staff, with key training courses that support them in their roles.

The programme has been developed to provide a full range of continuing professional development activities from inductions for new board members to training and guidance in specific areas of governance.

CDN also provides in-person training for board and a range of bespoke support. This is outlined in our programme brochure which can be downloaded from the link below.



Our online CPD resources consist of a range of self-paced modules covering introductory, core and advanced topics. The full suite of modules are linked from the table below.


Board Talk
Governance Programme

Board Talk is an emerging podcast series that aims to opens the door to life on a college board. Each episode will explore the realities of governance—strategy, decision-making, challenges, and opportunities—through conversations with experienced board members, sector leaders, and education experts. Whether you’re a seasoned trustee or new to the boardroom, Board Talk hopes to offer insights, stories, and practical advice to help you navigate your role and make a real impact in shaping the future of education.

Governance shorts
Governance Programme

'Governance shorts' is a collection of short videos about various topics related to Governance. Each one gives you an overview and key points of the subject, as well as a point or two to consider/ reflect on. Use these to give yourself a quick reminder on different topics, or short introductions to the various aspects of being a board member for new board members, or those interested in joining a board.