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Fit for the Board: with the IoD’s Director Competency Framework

Understand and apply the IoD Director Competency Framework for practical self-assessment and development.

Outcome

Understand your professional development needs

Dates and locations

Various dates. Online only.

Duration

  • Course

    2 hours

  • CPD

    2 hours

Price

  • Member

    £150 Free

  • Non-member

    £150

This session is designed to help directors understand and apply the IoD Director Competency Framework as a practical tool for self-assessment and ongoing development.

Objectives

This course will give you the knowledge and skills to:

  • Gain a detailed understanding of the framework and the two latest topics added in 2025: Technological literacy and sustainability. 

  • Complete a structured self-assessment against each competency area to identify personal strengths and areas for improvement.

  • Clarify your current capabilities and pinpoint where further development is needed to meet the demands of modern governance.

  • Apply the framework to real-world scenarios through an interactive exercise led by our experienced Course Leaders. 

Benefits

The IoD Director Competency Framework is an important tool for directors and their equivalents that sets the standard for professional practice. The Framework defines the distinct and wide-ranging competencies required for effective governance and leadership, putting knowledge of finance and business strategy on the same level as ethical decision-making, effective communication and the encouragement of diverse views.

By the end of the session, attendees will have:

  • A clear understanding of their individual development needs.
  • Practical insights into how the framework supports effective board leadership.

Dates and booking

This course is facilitated live online, for both members and non-members.

Live online

All prices shown exclude VAT

Full membership for just £44.46 per month

Member

£150 Free

Non-member

£150

16 Jul
10:00am – 12:00pm
Online
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23 Sep
10:00am – 12:00pm
Online
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2 Nov
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Online
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Please get in touch if you have any questions about our business courses. Our contact hours are 9am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday. If you would like someone from our team to contact you, please email us at [email protected] and we will get in touch within 24 hours on weekdays.

IoD Professional Development

+44 (0)20 3855 4309 [email protected]
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