Diploma in Company Direction
This three-day module of the Diploma in Company Direction provides a unique opportunity to put your skills to the test as you act as a board member to tackle a real-life boardroom scenario, mirroring in many ways the operation of a board.
See 'News' for the on-island course in September 2025
Who should attend?
Experienced directors and senior leaders who have completed the Certificate in Company Direction and wish to further their development with practical application and understanding of the knowledge and skills required at board level.
Course objectives
Participation on this course will enable you to:
- Understand your board’s role, its dynamic, power, influence and conflicts
- Gain knowledge of important topics: risk and crisis management, decision-making, mergers and acquisitions, and board performance
- Understand relevant techniques and tools to improve personal skills and that of the board
- Evaluate and improve the performance of your board, its committees and individual directors
When you have passed the examination you will be awarded the Diploma in Company Direction. This is also an essential step for achieving Chartered Director status, the professional qualification that recognises the professionalism and experience of directors.
Course fees
Professional Development (Jersey, Pall Mall and Online only)
| Course | Date | Cost | If booking after 1st April 2025 | 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) | £2,995 (Member) / £3,495 (Non-Member) | £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 | £3,195 (Member) / £3,845 (Non-Member) | £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 | £2,995 (Member) / £3,495 (Non-Member) | £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 | £3,195 (Member) / £3,845 (Non-Member) | £3,550 (Member) / £4,150 (Non-Member) | 21 |
| Accelerated Certificate in Company Direction (Jersey) | 16 - 21 November 2025 | £10,695 (Member) / £13,895 (Non-Member) | £11,450 (Member3) / £14,850 (Non-Member) | 59.5 |
| Developing Board Performance - Diploma in Company Direction (Jersey) | 22 - 24 September 2025 | £4,250 (Member) / £4,995 (Non-Member) | £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 | £4,250 (Member) / £4,995 (Non Member) | £4,550 (Member) / £5,350 (Non-Member) | 21 |
| Aspiring Director (Pall Mall) | £3,195 (Member) / £3,195 (Non-Member) | £3,250 (Member) / £3,450 (Non-Member) | 12 | |
| Role of the Managing Director (Pall Mall) | £1,065 (Member) / £1,395 (Non-Member) | £1,150 (Member) / £1,495 (Non-Member) | 6 | |
| Role of the Finance Director (Pall Mall) | 25 September (Online) | £1,065 (Member) / £1,395 (Non-Member) | £1,150 (Member) / £1,495 (Non-Member) | 6 |
| Role of the Company Secretary (Pall Mall) | 3 July (Online) 23 October | £1,065 (Member) / £1,395 (Non-Member) | £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 | £1,395 (Member) / £1,655 (Non-Member) | £1,495 (Member) / £1,750 (Non-Member) | 6 |
| Role of the Trustee (Online) | £250 (Member) / £330 (Non-Member) | £275 (Member) / £350 (Non-Member) | 4 | |
| Role of the Chair (Pall Mall) | 1 July (Online) 25 November | £1,065 (Member) / £1,395 (Non-Member) | £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 |
| 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 |