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Institute of Directors (IoD) Certificate in Company Direction
The Institute of Directors (IoD) is a business organisation for company directors, senior business leaders and entrepreneurs. It is the longest running organisation for professional leaders, having been founded in 1903 and incorporated by Royal Charter (UK) in 1906. The IoD learning path offers Directors the opportunity for career advancement and acknowledgement that may lead to Director Chartership.
Whether professionals are already at director level or hold a place on the board; are newly appointed directors or professional aspiring for a seat on the board; or merely senior professionals who wish to improve performance with fresh insight, the IoD Certificate in Company Direction, Level 9 (Post Graduate SCQF) qualification will equip them with the core knowledge, practical tools and awareness needed to function effectively as a director.
The programme covers the key areas of governance, finance, strategy and leadership providing participants with a strong 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
Why Professionals Choose this Qualification?
Now, more than ever, businesses need dynamic strategic direction at board level. Being a qualified director can help professionals and their organisations stay ahead of the competition, recognise and create opportunities, remain composed throughout periods of challenge and lead their organisation to success. The Institute of Directors Company Direction Programme offered by EIMF demonstrates the highest level of qualification for directors.
Professionals will learn from experienced practitioners from the prestigious Institute of Directors (IoD), gain the core knowledge and awareness for senior strategic leadership roles in the private or public sector.
Benefits of a Director Qualification
- Consolidate your knowledge, skills and experience with a formal qualification
- Take that new knowledge and expertise back to your board of directors
- Enhance your performance and that of your organisation
- Gain professional recognition and reward for your achievements
- Demonstrate to stakeholders that your organisation upholds the highest professional standards in governance and leadership
- Gain access to an unrivalled peer network and become part of our prestigious community of alumni
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Certificate in Company Direction modules
Role of the Director and the Board
Develop a practical understanding of best practice in the boardroom, recognise the director’s key legal responsibilities, become conversant with the board’s role in corporate governance and be able to ensure transparency in internal procedures.
Finance for Non-Finance Directors
Understand key financial concepts and terminology, and attain the skills and knowledge required to evaluate business plans with confidence, question financial information and contribute more effectively to boardroom decision-making.
Leadership for Directors
Using the latest leadership techniques from real world leaders, learn how to create influence, engagement and impact. Attain the key competencies required to be an effective leader at board level with the opportunity to practise and develop some of these competencies.
Strategy for Directors
Attain the practical insights to create, implement and evaluate the organisation’s strategy, and deliver current business objectives, while future-proofing the organisation. Explore the relationship between strategy, governance and risk and learn how to use tools and frameworks that support strategic thinking and decision-making.
Why attend the Institute of Directors Certificate in Company Direction programme
- Professionals may achieve the IoD Certificate in Company Direction in a flexible way and without taking focus away from their professional life
- Professionals will share experiences with their peers in an environment conducive to intensive learning
- Minimise the amount of time spent away from the office
- Participants will learn from leading industry professionals whose talent and ability has been proven in the marketplace
- Available for individual directors as well as groups of directors from the same organisation
Who will benefit?
- Any busy director who simply cannot take too much time away from the demands of their business and who is looking for a fast track method of achieving the Certificate in Company Direction
- Overseas directors who are looking to complete the full programme.
- Leaders from organisations of all sizes and sectors who want to bring specific competences and credibility to their businesses
- Those who wish to gain further qualifications will be able to progress to the Diploma in Company Direction and to Chartered Director status
The steps to achieve the Certificate in Company Direction
- Attend the ten-day face-to-face programme at EIMF
- Enrol in the Certificate in Company Direction examinations
- Access the recap quizzes and examination preparation area on the IoD Academy website (provided after registration to the programme)
- Upon successful completion of the examination, professionals will receive the Certificate in Company Direction and may use the designatory letters after their name: Cert IoD
Examination Information
Flexible examination dates are available throughout the year and are offered via remote invigilation using a computer-based testing system which can be used on your home or work computer.
The Certificate in Company Direction is composed of four separate modular exams:
- Award in Role of the Director and the Board
- Award in Finance for Non-Finance Directors
- Award in Strategy for Directors
- Award in Leadership for Directors
The exams can be taken in any order, all at once or month by month. Candidates will be awarded the Certificate in Company Direction once all four modular exams have been successfully completed.
Each modular exam is 45 minutes in duration and composed of 16 multiple-choice questions drawn from a randomised question bank. Twelve of these are one-mark and four are two-mark questions, with varying degrees of difficulty.
Examination fees
Exams will need to be booked directly with the IoD as per below fees:
- Certificate (All 4 exam modules): £600 + VAT
- Modular Award: £200 + VAT
Institute of Directors (IoD) Certificate in Company Direction
For 3 registrations from the same entity, a standard 10% discount will apply. For over 4 registrations please contact us.
HRDA is a subsidy provided to companies registered in Cyprus that meet specific criteria. More Information
Schedule
Tuesday 10/03/2020 - 09:00-17:15
Wednesday 11/03/2020 - 09:00-17:15
Monday 06/04/2020 - 09:00-17:15
Tuesday 07/04/2020 - 09:00-17:15
Wednesday 08/04/2020 - 09:00-17:15
Monday 11/05/2020 - 09:00-17:15
Tuesday 12/05/2020 - 09:00-17:15
Wednesday 13/05/2020 - 09:00-17:15
Tuesday 16/06/2020 - 09:00-17:15
Wednesday 17/06/2020 - 09:00-17:15
Tim is an experienced business consultant with more than 25 years in advising leading organisations on strategy, marketing, innovation and change management. Tim began his career in international brand management and marketing with Unilever in the UK and France, followed by ten years in the growth and successful sale of New Solutions, a strategic marketing consultancy. Since 2004, Tim founded and is now Managing Partner of April Strategy, a boutique management consultancy of 20 people, working across the globe on strategy and change management challenges. As a member of, and advisor to, the IoD, he helped design and also experienced the benefits of what the IoD offers. The first benefit is the membership base; a network of like-minded but diverse individuals with whom one can share ideas and create new connections. The second benefit is the quality of professional development, helping directors to be more successful by providing essential knowledge, know-how and practical guidance.
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Steve Giles is a chartered accountant with over 25 years’ experience of advising directors and managers on business issues concerning governance, risk and compliance. Whilst at Deloitte, he worked on a number of high profile assignments including managing the Polly Peck investigation. After leaving Deloitte, Steve has set up and run two companies and has worked in many countries to achieve successful outcomes for his clients with a variety of business issues, including weak board performance, poor risk management, cultural issues, corporate fraud and reputational damage. He specialises in working with directors and senior executives to improve performance.
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Sheelagh is a corporate governance specialist advising clients on best practice governance and providing independent board evaluation services. Before setting up her own business Sheelagh held senior executive roles within the corporate departments of Scottish Power plc; Scottish Television plc and The Miller Group Limited at times when these businesses were delivering extensive strategic and organisational change. Sheelagh is a non-executive director with The National Theatre of Scotland and a member of its Finance Committee. She is also a non-executive director with Cricket Scotland where she Chairs the Risk Committee. She was a Trustee Director with Capability Scotland for five years.
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Yanos has 25 years international business experience in a variety of roles across the EMEA region in both the private and public sectors, especially in energy, infrastructure and private equity. He has managed large P&Ls, has been a member of regional and global leadership teams of large corporates and has managed large, distributed teams across countries and cultures. He is currently active as a business advisor and management consultant in the areas of strategy development and implementation, value creation, international expansion, M&A and change management.
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