Aspiring Director

This course helps future leaders identify the competencies they have, and the ones they need to progress to board level. Small groups and tailored learning build confidence and provide a practical foundation for making the transition from manager to director.

Objectives

This course will give you the knowledge and skills to:

  • understand the key competencies a high-performing director needs
  • assess your own strengths and development needs in the context of the director’s role
  • develop a personalised plan for your professional development
  • help your organisation understand the importance of effective succession planning

Benefits

You will leave the course with confidence in your ability to make important business decisions and handle conflicts that may arise within leadership teams. You’ll feel empowered to put yourself forward for new opportunities that advance your career, you will have a clear plan for your future development and your organisation will have increased confidence in moving you to the next level. You will have the opportunity to meet and be inspired by a Chartered Director at a drinks and networking session.

CPD - 12 hours

Course leaders

Our course leaders are expert practitioners specialising in governance, strategy, leadership and finance with exceptional real-world experience.

£2,995 (excl VAT)

17th - 18th April - Pall Mall (9.30am - 5pm)

13th - 14th September - Online (9am - 5pm)

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