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Leadership and management CPD

Institute of Directors (IoD) Programmes

These programmes are ideal for directors, senior executives, entrepreneurs, owner managers and for those who aspire to work at a strategic boardroom level in the private, public or not for profit sectors.

We hold an exclusive regional franchise to deliver Institute of Director (IoD) programmes and have been a recognised provider of executive governance programmes for over 20 years, since 1991.

The IoD programmes are ideal for directors, senior executives, entrepreneurs, owner managers and for those who aspire to work at a strategic boardroom level in the private, public or not for profit sectors. For directors wishing to build their qualification further, the IoD Certificate and Diploma in Company direction can be used to progress to become a Chartered Director and gain fast track access on the MSc in Executive Leadership.

You will have ongoing opportunities to network, share ideas and learn from the practical experiences of other like-minded business leaders. Our delegates come from a range of companies including Asda, British Nuclear Fuels plc, British Sugar plc, Yorkshire Electricity, Seabrook Crisps Ltd, Lloyd's Bank Insurance, Meadowhall Centre Ltd, and Friends Provident International.

There are three stages to the IoD's development programme:

Stage 1: Certificate in Company Direction

This comprises of four modules which can be attended separately or if all four are completed and passed you will be awarded the Certificate in Company Direction
Stage 2: Diploma in Company Direction

This can be completed after all the Certificate courses have been attended. It is the final stage before you can be considered to apply for the chartered Director status.
Stage 3: Chartered Director

Delegates can only move towards gaining their Chartered Director status once the Certificate and Diploma levels of the course have been completed. The coveted Chartered Director status is achieved through a series of assessments of your professional practice and is held as the definitive qualification for directors today.

Details of all stages of the programme can be found below.

IoD's development programme

There are three stages to the IoD's development programme:

Stage 1: Certificate in Company Direction

The Role of the Director and The Board

Course summary

Develop a practical understanding of best practice in the boardroom. Recognise the director’s key legal responsibilities, become conversant with the board’s role in corporate governance and learn to ensure transparency in internal procedures such as executive appointment and remuneration. Efficiently assess risk, and know how to effectively manage stakeholders while acting in the organisation’s best interests.

Stage 1 comprises of four modules which can be attended separately or if all four are completed and passed you will be awarded the Certificate in Company Direction.

ALl MODULE INFORMATION

Stage 1: Certificate in Company Direction

Leadership for Directors

Course summary

Gaining an understanding of the key competencies required to be an effective leader at board level with the opportunity to practise and develop some of these competencies. Assessing different leadership and decision-making techniques, determining how to build and sustain high-performing teams, and evaluating how these can be applied to an organisation to contribute to its increased success.

Stage 1 comprises of four modules which can be attended separately or if all four are completed and passed you will be awarded the Certificate in Company Direction.

ALl MODULE INFORMATION

Stage 1: Certificate in Company Direction

Strategy for Directors

Course summary

Exploring the relationship between strategy, governance and risk and learning how to use tools and frameworks that support strategic thinking and decision-making. Getting the practical insights into how to deliver current business objectives while future-proofing the organisation.

Stage 1 comprises of four modules which can be attended separately or if all four are completed and passed you will be awarded the Certificate in Company Direction.

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Stage 1: Certificate in Company Direction

Finance for Non-Financial Directors

Course summary

Gain an understanding of key financial concepts and terminology, as well as the skills and knowledge required to evaluate business plans with confidence, question financial information and contribute more effectively to boardroom decision-making.

Stage 1 comprises of four modules which can be attended separately or if all four are completed and passed you will be awarded the Certificate in Company Direction.

ALl MODULE INFORMATION