Fellowship Diploma

(CIFellow)

(specialising in governance or compliance)

The Calder Institute Fellowship Diploma is a six-month advanced program for leaders who are responsible for the performance, compliance, and strategic direction of healthcare and care organisations.

It is designed for those who are already operating in leadership roles, or who are preparing to step into them, and who need to strengthen their capability across law, governance, workforce management, and organisational performance.

This program goes beyond short-form learning. It brings together legal understanding, compliance systems, and leadership capability into a single, integrated experience focused on real organisational challenges.

A Different Level of Learning

Unlike traditional programs, the Fellowship Diploma is not built around passive content delivery.

It combines:

  • structured modules

  • guided self-directed learning

  • applied case work

  • and direct 1:1 engagement with a dedicated Teaching Fellow

From the outset, you will be working through real-world scenarios that reflect the complexity of leading in care environments.

The program is designed to develop not just knowledge, but judgement.

You will learn how to:

  • interpret legal and regulatory requirements in context

  • make decisions that hold under scrutiny

  • design systems that support both compliance and performance

  • lead teams with clarity and accountability

Fellowship Diploma (in governance or compliance)

  • 6-8 months depending on how you progress through the self-directed study elements.

  • You do not need to purchase any additional learning materials - everything including readings are provided.

    8 comprehensive online modules contained within a Learning Management System (LMS) so you can learn any time of the day, from anywhere in the world. These modules contain a range of pre-recorded lectures, seminars, presentation, case-based videos and formative question/answer scenarios, readings and supplementary videos/audio recordings that use microlearning principles to speed your learning up!

    A series of live lectures and seminars during the program period that supplement the modules and which includes acclaimed domestic and international guest lecturers.

    Structured, easy-to-follow case-based assessments that you’ll complete under collaborative guidance from experienced instructors/lecturers.

    Multiple opportunities to receive detailed feedback on progress.

    1x comprehensive career mentoring session designed to improve your employability or chance of future promotion, or if you’re a business owner, to assist you on your journey to unlock elite leadership skills in networking, sales, marketing, branding, compliance or people management to support your commercial growth.

    Weekly virtual ‘open door’ with a Teaching Fellow where you can ask any questions about the program materials or your assessments.

    All students also receive 12 months’ access to any Calder Reid webinars at no cost (expires 12 months after date of enrolment).

  • Delivered 100% online.

    Language: English.

  • You can commence any day from 1 May 2026 onwards.

  • Minimum 25 years of age.

    Competent English speaking and writing communication skills.

    Minimum 2 years work experience in a relevant role* in a relevant sector**.

    *A relevant role is one in which you have had some experience or exposure to either compliance, governance, management, supervisory or leadership functions.

    **Relevant sectors include but are not limited to: NDIS / disability, aged care, mental health, advocacy, business (in general), law, all healthcare and medical practice settings (including hospitals).

  • This program is fully inclusive. In 2025, the total cost is $3,600 (GST inclusive).

    Fees paid prior to commencement.

 

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How the Program Works

The Fellowship Diploma is delivered over six months through a structured but flexible model:

  • Self-directed learning guided by a defined syllabus

  • Curated readings, video content, and applied materials

  • Structured online modules

  • Scenario-based assessments

  • Ongoing 1:1 engagement with a dedicated Teaching Fellow

This approach allows you to:

  • learn at your own pace

  • apply learning directly to your organisation

  • receive targeted guidance and feedback

Fellowship Diploma Content May Cover:

All ICM programs are delivered intensively through a series of online lectures, seminars, workshops, and 1:1 sessions. Depending on your chosen specialisation, you can expect to study some of the following:

Law and Governance in Practice

  • Advanced application of health and employment law

  • Legal risk in operational and strategic decisions

  • Governance structures and accountability frameworks

  • Regulator engagement and managing external scrutiny

Compliance and Organisational Systems

  • Designing and embedding effective compliance systems

  • Audit readiness and continuous improvement

  • Policy frameworks and document control

  • Aligning compliance with operational performance

Workforce and Employment Leadership

  • Managing workforce risk through employment law

  • Performance management, investigations, and termination

  • Workplace culture, accountability, and leadership behaviour

  • Aligning workforce strategy with organisational goals

Strategy and Organisational Capability

  • Strategic direction setting in care environments

  • Organisational design and capability development

  • Operational planning and execution

  • Leading change in regulated environments

 
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