A thriving member community of skilled directors and leaders

Why join us?

Join thousands of directors and leaders in the UK and beyond. Whether you’re the founder of a start-up, the director of a multi-million pound business or a senior civil servant, the IoD is the place to connect, share knowledge and develop professionally.

Membership benefits

Training

Advance your knowledge and skills with professional development training created by directors for directors. Courses range from one-day sessions to full qualifications. Reduced rates for members.

Events

Learn, share experience and connect with fellow directors and leaders virtually and in-person at events hosted at IoD hubs across the UK and beyond. Usually free to members.

Advice

Get unbiased, confidential advice on strategic and operational challenges from our business, tax and legal experts as part of our Information and Advisory Service. Free to full IoD members.

Influence

Be heard. The IoD is its members’ voice to UK government, influencing the debate, shaping the agenda and advocating change through surveys and commissions. Free to members.

Insight

Get information to help you manage and grow your business, with resources, guides and factsheets written by the IoD’s research team, based on real business queries. Free to members.

Workspace

Make one of our hubs your office. Book flexible workspaces and private rooms or take advantage of our free meeting areas. We also offer members a virtual office service. Reduced rates for members.

Joining the IoD

IoD membership is open to everyone – from aspiring directors to those with senior-level responsibilities. There are different packages depending on your experience and the services you need.

Student

For students looking for a competitive advantage when applying for jobs or setting up a business.

£79 year
Join today

Associate

For aspiring directors, new directors, former directors and those who work closely with directors.

£216 year
Join today

International

For practising executive and non-executive directors or equivalents living overseas.

£225 year
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Student
Associate
International
IoD member
Connect events (online)
Develop events
Associate rate
Member rate
Member rate
Influence events
Associate rate
Policy Voice
Focus groups
116 Pall Mall
Regional and local IoD hubs
IoD Academy
Information and Advisory Service (IAS)
Advice helplines
6 calls
25 calls
Resources and factsheets
Governance and policy reports
White papers
NED job opportunities
Mentor and mentee opportunities
Professional Benefits Programme
Access to the YuLife app

Essential Member Offers

IoD Professional Benefits Programme

Access special member offers on essential products and services for you and your business.

Here to help

If you have any questions about IoD membership, please contact our membership team. If you would like someone from our team to contact you, please use our contact form and we will respond within 24 hours.

Contact the Membership Team

+44 (0)20 7451 3209 [email protected]
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