Certificate in Company Direction

Awards to further your career

Whether you’re a newly appointed director, aspiring to a seat on the board, or want to improve performance with fresh insight, the IoD Certificate in Company Direction, Level 9 (SCQF) qualification will equip you with the core knowledge and awareness needed to function effectively as a director. Details for the 2025 ALC course are out in January 2025

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

Company Direction Programme Certificate & Diploma level Fees
CourseDateCost
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)
Completion of above 4 modules =
Certificate Level
Enrolling for Certificate 2025£10,695 (Member) / £13,895 (Non-Member)
Accelerated Certificate in Company Direction (Jersey)16 - 21 November 2025Price to be confirmed
Diploma in Company Direction (Jersey)3 - 5 February 2025£3,500 (Member) / £5,500 (Non-Member)
Developing Board Performance (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)
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 Chair (Pall Mall)11 March
1 July (Online)
25 November
£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)

Certificate & Diploma Level completion includes exam fees which had not been previously included. Additional cost of IoD Membership – currently £225.  To book onto our Company Direction Programme, please contact IoD Pall Mall on developing@IoD.com

Certificate in Company Direction Exam Dates - 2025
Closing dateExam dateResult
3 January22 January 2025
22 January12 February
12 February5 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 October5 November
12 November3 December
Diploma in Company Direction Exam Dates - 2025
Closing dateExam dateResult
19 February
12 March 2025
4 June 25 June
16 July27 August (Tbc) r
29 October 19 November