FND Academy

Learn. Build capability. Engage through the right authority.

The Academy is connected to your FND profile, Nation relationships and business profile. Core learning is free for members and allies. Course completion records learning and competency only. It never creates business standing, Nation endorsement or cultural authority.
My Learning

Learning pathways

Choose where you are starting.

  1. A01

    starter

    Ally Cultural Foundations

    A free foundation pathway for respectful engagement with First Nations people, businesses, Nations and Country. Completion records competency in the learning only. Nation-backed Ally credentials remain a separate Nation decision.

    3 hrs

    FND account

    Open pathway →

  2. B01

    starter

    Business Starter

    Original FND learning for First Nations members building the foundations of a strong, evidence-ready business.

    3 hrs

    Verified member

    Open pathway →

  3. B02

    middle

    Business Growth

    Middle-level capability covering governance, ownership and control, procurement, contracts, evidence and financial management.

    4 hrs

    Verified member

    Open pathway →

  4. B03

    top

    Business Advanced

    Advanced capability for growth, tenders, risk, data and IP protection, leadership and long-term economic participation.

    5 hrs

    Verified member

    Open pathway →

  5. L01

    middle

    Leadership & Governance Readiness

    A structured learning pathway for governance capability and leadership readiness. Completion records learning and competency, not appointment, authority or suitability for a board role.

    4 hrs

    Verified member

    Open pathway →

Person first

One connected record, with your permission.

Your learning belongs to your FND profile. If your Nation verifies your membership, you can choose in My Nation whether its authorised representatives can view your completed Academy learning. Private lesson answers and assessment reflections are never shared.