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
| Course | Date | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Role of the Director and the Board (Pall Mall) | 9 - 10 January (Online) 30 -31 January 10 - 11 February 24 - 25 February 6 - 7 March 17 - 18 March (Online) 7 - 8 April 28 - 29 April 19 - 20 May (Online) 9 - 10 June 19 - 20 June 1 - 2 Jully 28 - 29 July (Online) 11 - 12 August 1 - 2 September 22 - 23 September 9 - 10 October 13 - 14 October (Online) 3 - 4 November 20 - 21 November 1 - 2 December 15 - 16 December (Online) | £2,995 (Member) / £3,495 (Non-Member) |
| Finance for Non-Finance Directors (Pall Mall) | 15 - 17 January 3 - 5 February 24 - 26 February (Online) 17 - 19 March 9 - 11 April 30 April - 2 May (Online) 19 - 21 May 16 - 18 June 7 - 9 July (Online) 28 - 30 July 18 - 20 August 10 - 12 September (Online) 6 - 8 October 29 - 31 October 24 - 26 November (Online) 15 - 17 December | £3,195 (Member) / £3,845 (Non-Member) |
| Leadership for Directors (Pall Mall) | 20 - 21 January 26 - 27 February (Online) 24 - 25 March 23 - 24 April 14 - 15 May 9 - 10 June 14 - 15 July 13 - 14 August (Online) 15 - 16 September 16 - 17 October 13 - 11 November (Online) 11 - 12 December | £2,995 (Member) / £3,495 (Non-Member) |
| Strategy for Directors (Pall Mall) | 10 - 12 January (Online) 27 - 29 January 3 - 5 March 2 - 4 April (Online) 6 - 8 May 21 - 23 May (Online) 23 - 25 June 21 - 23 July 27 - 29 August (Online) 8 - 10 September 29 September - 1 October 20 - 22 October 17 - 19 November (Online) 8 - 10 December | £3,195 (Member) / £3,845 (Non-Member) |
| Accelerated Certificate in Company Direction (Jersey) | 16 - 21 November 2025 | £10,695 (Member) / £13,895 (Non-Member) |
| Developing Board Performance - Diploma in Company Direction (Jersey) | 2026 date to be confirmed | £4,250 (Member) / £4,995 (Non-Member) |
| Developing Board Performance - Diploma in Company Direction (Pall Mall) | 22 - 24 January 12 - 14 February (Online) 6 - 8 May (Online) 28 - 30 May 11 - 13 June 7 - 9 July 3 - 5 September 13 - 15 October 5 - 7 November | £4,250 (Member) / £4,995 (Non Member) |
| Aspiring Director (Pall Mall) | 3 - 4 April | £3,195 (Member) / £3,195 (Non-Member) |
| Role of the Managing Director (Pall Mall) | 4 June (Online) | £1,065 (Member) / £1,395 (Non-Member) |
| Role of the Finance Director (Pall Mall) | 25 September (Online) | £1,065 (Member) / £1,395 (Non-Member) |
| Role of the Company Secretary (Pall Mall) | 26 February 13 May 3 July (Online) 23 October | £1,065 (Member) / £1,395 (Non-Member) |
| Role of the Non-Executive Director (Pall Mall) | 16 January 6 February 27 February (Online) 20 March 15 April 1 May (Online) 5 June 17 July 21 August (Online) 11 September 2 October 23 October (Online) 13 November 4 December | £1,395 (Member) / £1,655 (Non-Member) |
| Role of the Trustee (Online) | £250 (Member) / £330 (Non-Member) | |
| Role of the Chair (Pall Mall) | 11 March 1 July (Online) 25 November | £1,065 (Member) / £1,395 (Non-Member) |
Exams for certificate and diploma are included in all the costs of the programme (from April 2025). Additional cost of IoD Membership is currently £225. To book onto our Company Direction Programme, please contact IoD Pall Mall on developing@IoD.com
| Closing date | Exam date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 3 January | 22 January 2025 | |
| 22 January | 12 February | |
| 12 February | 5 March | |
| 19 March | 9 April | |
| 23 April | 14 May | |
| 21 May | 11 June | |
| 28 June | 23 July | |
| 23 July | 13 August | |
| 13 August | 3 September | |
| 10 September | 1 October | |
| 15 October | 5 November | |
| 12 November | 3 December |
| Closing date | Exam date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 19 February | 12 March 2025 | |
| 4 June | 25 June | |
| 16 July | 27 August (Tbc) | r |
| 29 October | 19 November |