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)

CourseDateCostIf booking after 1st April 2025CPD Hours
Role of the Director and the Board (Pall Mall)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)£3,250 (Member) / £3,750 (Non-Member)14
Finance for Non-Finance Directors (Pall Mall)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)£3,550 (Member) / £4,150 (Non-Member)21
Leadership for Directors (Pall Mall)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)£3,250 (Member) / £3,750 (Non-Member)14
Strategy for Directors (Pall Mall)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)£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)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)£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)4 June (Online)£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)13 May
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)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)£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 certificate and diploma are included in all the costs of the programme (from April 2025). Additional cost of IoD Membership is currently £243.  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
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
4 June 25 June
16 July27 August (Tbc) r
29 October 19 November