Certificate in Company Direction
Awards to further your career
The programme covers the key areas of governance, finance, strategy and leadership providing you with a foundation in effective directorship:
- An in-depth view of the role, responsibilities and legal duties of a director
- An understanding of the characteristics of an effective board
- Sound knowledge of financial terms and concepts
- The issues and processes associated with formulating strategic business plans and achieving strategic leadership
The Diploma in Company Direction is an opportunity to put into practice the knowledge gained from the Certificate in a realistic and safe environment. It encourages peer-group support, challenge and stimulation, mirroring in many ways the operation of a board.
Challenge and utilise the knowledge gained from your experience as a director in an applied and dynamic way with the IoD Diploma in Company Direction Level 11 (SCQF) qualification.
By replicating the issues of a 'real' organisation, you will gain hands-on experience that will not only enable you to achieve a world-class qualification, but also to make a significant impact on your board's effectiveness.
You will receive feedback on your own performance as a board member and return to your organisation ready to tackle future challenges with greater expertise and confidence
Course fees
Professional Development (Jersey, Pall Mall and Online only) 2025/2026
| Course | Date | Cost | CPD Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Role of the Director and the Board (Pall Mall) | 1 - 2 December 15 - 16 December (Online) 8 - 9 January 2026 (Online) 29 - 30 January 9 - 10 February 23 - 24 Febrruary 19 - 20 March (Online) 16 - 17 April 7 - 8 May 13 - 14 May (Online) 1 - 2 June (Online) 25 - 26 June 16 - 17 July 27 - 28 July (Online) 6 - 7 August 2 - 3 September 24 - 25 September (Online) 8 - 9 October 15 - 16 October (Online) 29 - 30 October 9 - 10 November 16 - 17 November (Online) 3 - 4 December 17 - 18 December (Online) | £3,250 (Member) / £3,750 (Non-Member) | 14 |
| Finance for Non-Finance Directors (Pall Mall) | 24 - 26 November (Online) 15 - 17 December 14 - 16 January 2026 9 - 11 February (Online) 9 - 11 March 16 - 18 March (Online) 13 - 15 April 5 - 7 May (Online) 11 - 13 May 3 - 5 June (Online) 10 - 12 June 1 - 3 July 13 - 15 July 3 - 5 August 7 - 9 September (Online) 12 - 14 October 11 - 13 November 14 - 16 December (Online) | £3,550 (Member) / £4,150 (Non-Member) | 21 |
| Leadership for Directors (Pall Mall) | 11 - 12 December 12 - 13 January 2026 12 - 13 February (Online) 2 - 3 March 8 - 9 April (Online) 27 - 28 April 11 - 12 May (Online) 20 - 21 May 1 - 2 June 2 - 3 July (Online) 27 - 28 July 20 - 21 August 24 - 25 September (Online) 15 - 16 October3 23 - 24 November 3 - 4 December (Online) 8 - 9 December 17 - 18 December | £3,250 (Member) / £3,750 (Non-Member) | 14 |
| Strategy for Directors (Pall Mall) | 8 - 10 December 19 - 21 January 2026 11 - 13 February 25 - 27 February (Online) 23 - 25 March 8 - 10 April (Online) 29 April - 1 May (Online) 20 - 22 May (Online) 22 - 24 June 27 - 29 June 24 - 26 Augut (Online) 2 - 4 September 7 - 9 September (Online) 21 - 23 September 12 - 14 October (Online) 19 - 21 October 16 - 18 November 9 - 11 December | £3,550 (Member) / £4,150 (Non-Member) | 21 |
| Accelerated Certificate in Company Direction (Jersey) | 7 - 12 June 2026 | Tbc | |
| Developing Board Performance - Diploma in Company Direction (Jersey) | 16 - 18 November 2026 | £4,550 (Member) / £5,350 (Non-Member) 2026 prices to be confirmed | 21 |
| Developing Board Performance - Diploma in Company Direction (Pall Mall) | 26 - 28 January 2026 25 - 27 February 16 - 18 March 20 - 22 April 18 - 20 May 1 - 3 June 10 - 12 June (Online) 6 - 8 July 10 - 12 August 21 - 23 September 5 - 7 October 19 - 21 October (Online) 2 - 4 November | £4,550 (Member) / £5,350 (Non-Member) | 21 |
| Aspiring Director (Pall Mall) | £3,250 (Member) / £3,450 (Non-Member) | 12 | |
| Role of the Managing Director (Pall Mall) | 28 September 2026 | £1,150 (Member) / £1,495 (Non-Member) | 6 |
| Role of the Finance Director (Pall Mall) | £1,150 (Member) / £1,495 (Non-Member) | 6 | |
| Role of the Company Secretary (Pall Mall) | 4 February 2026 17 June 10 September 22 October (Online) | £1,150 (Member) / £1,495 (Non-Member) | 6 |
| Role of the Non-Executive Director (Pall Mall) | 2 December 8 January 2026 5 February 4 March 26 March 16 April 7 May (Online) 4 June 25 June 15 July 6 August 27 August 24 September 15 October 5 November 25 November 16 December | £1,495 (Member) / £1,750 (Non-Member) | 6 |
| Role of the Trustee (Online) | £275 (Member) / £350 (Non-Member) | 4 | |
| Role of the Chair (Pall Mall) | 3 February 2026 18 June 10 September (Online) 1 December | £1,495 (Member) / £1,750 (Non-Member) | 6 |
Exams for the certificate and diploma are included in all the costs of the programme (from April 2025). The additional cost of IoD Membership is currently £238. To book onto our Company Direction Programme, please contact IoD Pall Mall on developing@IoD.com
| Closing date | Exam date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 15 October | 5 November | 25 November |
| 12 November | 3 December | 18 December |
| 17 December | 14 January 2026 | |
| 21 January 2026 | 11 February | |
| 11 February | 4 March | |
| 25 March | 15 April | |
| 22 April | 13 May | |
| 20 May | 10 June | |
| 1 July | 22 July | |
| 22 July | 12 August | |
| 12 August | 2 September | |
| 16 September | 7 October | |
| 14 October | 4 November | |
| 11 November | 2 December |
| Closing date | Exam date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 29 October | 19 November | 3 weeks later |
| 28 January 2026 | 18 February | |
| 25 February | 18 March | |
| 22 April | 13 May | |
| 3 June | 24 June | |
| 22 July | 12 August | |
| 9 September | 30 September | |
| 28 October | 18 November |