Everything you need to know to be a better director

Open courses

IoD open courses cover the essentials needed to successfully steer an organisation. You can take courses individually or as part of a tailored training package. The first four professional development courses listed here make up the Certificate in Company Direction – the first stage in our Chartered Director Programme.

Open course benefits

Real-world experience

Expert practitioners share strategic insights, practical experience and relevant case studies.

Stronger governance

Course content provides a detailed understanding of the roles and responsibilities of leadership teams.

Flexible delivery

In-person, virtual and online learning at a pace that suits your career, role or life stage needs.

Role of the Director and the Board

The board’s role in corporate governance and your legal responsibilities as a director.

Part of the Certificate in Company Direction

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Leadership for Directors

The latest techniques for influencing, engaging and creating impact.

Part of the Certificate in Company Direction

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Strategy for Directors

The skills you need to create, lead and evaluate your organisation’s strategic processes.

Part of the Certificate in Company Direction

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Finance for Non-Finance Directors

The skills you need to understand organisational finance and the relationship between financial and operational strategies.

Part of the Certificate in Company Direction

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Role of the Managing Director

Understand the relationship between the MD and the board.

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Role of the Non-Executive Director

Practical skills and advice to prepare you for the role.

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Role of the Finance Director

Learn how to balance the demands of this complex role.

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Role of the Company Secretary

A practical look at the essential knowledge needed to perform as an effective company secretary.

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Role of the Chair

Best practice for fulfilling your role successfully.

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Role of the Trustee

A vital introduction to the role, responsibilities and liabilities of the trustee – and the collective governance responsibilities of the board of trustees.

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Leading Sustainability for Directors

What directors need to know and how to do it.

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Aspiring Director

Helping senior leaders identify what they need to progress.

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Tomorrow's Director

Our essential e-learning programme for a younger generation of future business leaders.

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What do you need to learn next?

Check your knowledge, skills and mindset with the Director Competency Framework

How it works

Book a course

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Download our Professional Development Overview

All you need to plan your next move.

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Chartered Director Programme

The IoD’s gold standard in professional development.

CPD

Our range of CPD, including the Professional Director Series.

Here to help

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

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