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)
| Course | Date | Cost | CPD Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Role of the Director and the Board (Pall Mall) | 1 - 2 July 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) | £3,250 (Member) / £3,750 (Non-Member) | 14 |
| Finance for Non-Finance Directors (Pall Mall) | 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 | £3,550 (Member) / £4,150 (Non-Member) | 21 |
| Leadership for Directors (Pall Mall) | 14 - 15 July 13 - 14 August (Online) 15 - 16 September 16 - 17 October 13 - 11 November (Online) 11 - 12 December | £3,250 (Member) / £3,750 (Non-Member) | 14 |
| Strategy for Directors (Pall Mall) | 21 - 23 July 27 - 29 August (Online) 8 - 10 September 29 September - 1 October 20 - 22 October 17 - 19 November (Online) 8 - 10 December | £3,550 (Member) / £4,150 (Non-Member) | 21 |
| Accelerated Certificate in Company Direction (Jersey) | 16 - 21 November 2025 | £11,450 (Member3) / £14,850 (Non-Member) | 59.5 |
| Developing Board Performance - Diploma in Company Direction (Jersey) | 22 - 24 September 2025 | £4,550 (Member) / £5,350 (Non-Member) | 21 |
| Developing Board Performance - Diploma in Company Direction (Pall Mall) | 7 - 9 July 3 - 5 September 13 - 15 October 5 - 7 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) | £1,150 (Member) / £1,495 (Non-Member) | 6 | |
| Role of the Finance Director (Pall Mall) | 25 September (Online) | £1,150 (Member) / £1,495 (Non-Member) | 6 |
| Role of the Company Secretary (Pall Mall) | 3 July (Online) 23 October | £1,150 (Member) / £1,495 (Non-Member) | 6 |
| Role of the Non-Executive Director (Pall Mall) | 17 July 21 August (Online) 11 September 2 October 23 October (Online) 13 November 4 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) | 1 July (Online) 25 November | £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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21 May | 11 June | 16 July |
| 28 June | 23 July | 6 August |
| 23 July | 13 August | 26 August |
| 13 August | 3 September | 23 September |
| 10 September | 1 October | 29 October |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 June | 25 June | 18 July |
| 23 July | 13 August | |
| 16 July | 27 August | 26 September |
| 10 September | 8 October | |
| 1 October | Tbc | |
| 29 October | 19 November | 17 December |
| 28 January | 18 February | |
| 25 February | 18 March | |
| 25 March | 15 April | |
| 22 April | 13 May | |
| 3 June | 24 June | |
| 8 July | 29 July | |
| 19 August | 9 September | |
| 30 September | 22 October | |
| 28 October | 18 November |