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) 2025/2026
| Course | Date | Cost | CPD Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Role of the Director and the Board (Pall Mall) | 1 - 2 December 15 - 16 December (Online) 8 - 9 January 2026 (Online) 29 - 30 January 9 - 10 February 23 - 24 Febrruary 19 - 20 March (Online) 16 - 17 April 7 - 8 May 13 - 14 May (Online) 1 - 2 June (Online) 25 - 26 June 16 - 17 July 27 - 28 July (Online) 6 - 7 August 2 - 3 September 24 - 25 September (Online) 8 - 9 October 15 - 16 October (Online) 29 - 30 October 9 - 10 November 16 - 17 November (Online) 3 - 4 December 17 - 18 December (Online) | £3,250 (Member) / £3,750 (Non-Member) | 14 |
| Finance for Non-Finance Directors (Pall Mall) | 24 - 26 November (Online) 15 - 17 December 14 - 16 January 2026 9 - 11 February (Online) 9 - 11 March 16 - 18 March (Online) 13 - 15 April 5 - 7 May (Online) 11 - 13 May 3 - 5 June (Online) 10 - 12 June 1 - 3 July 13 - 15 July 3 - 5 August 7 - 9 September (Online) 12 - 14 October 11 - 13 November 14 - 16 December (Online) | £3,550 (Member) / £4,150 (Non-Member) | 21 |
| Leadership for Directors (Pall Mall) | 11 - 12 December 12 - 13 January 2026 12 - 13 February (Online) 2 - 3 March 8 - 9 April (Online) 27 - 28 April 11 - 12 May (Online) 20 - 21 May 1 - 2 June 2 - 3 July (Online) 27 - 28 July 20 - 21 August 24 - 25 September (Online) 15 - 16 October3 23 - 24 November 3 - 4 December (Online) 8 - 9 December 17 - 18 December | £3,250 (Member) / £3,750 (Non-Member) | 14 |
| Strategy for Directors (Pall Mall) | 8 - 10 December 19 - 21 January 2026 11 - 13 February 25 - 27 February (Online) 23 - 25 March 8 - 10 April (Online) 29 April - 1 May (Online) 20 - 22 May (Online) 22 - 24 June 27 - 29 June 24 - 26 Augut (Online) 2 - 4 September 7 - 9 September (Online) 21 - 23 September 12 - 14 October (Online) 19 - 21 October 16 - 18 November 9 - 11 December | £3,550 (Member) / £4,150 (Non-Member) | 21 |
| Accelerated Certificate in Company Direction (Jersey) | 7 - 12 June 2026 | Tbc | |
| Developing Board Performance - Diploma in Company Direction (Jersey) | 16 - 18 November 2026 | £4,550 (Member) / £5,350 (Non-Member) 2026 prices to be confirmed | 21 |
| Developing Board Performance - Diploma in Company Direction (Pall Mall) | 26 - 28 January 2026 25 - 27 February 16 - 18 March 20 - 22 April 18 - 20 May 1 - 3 June 10 - 12 June (Online) 6 - 8 July 10 - 12 August 21 - 23 September 5 - 7 October 19 - 21 October (Online) 2 - 4 November | £4,550 (Member) / £5,350 (Non-Member) | 21 |
| Aspiring Director (Pall Mall) | £3,250 (Member) / £3,450 (Non-Member) | 12 | |
| Role of the Managing Director (Pall Mall) | 28 September 2026 | £1,150 (Member) / £1,495 (Non-Member) | 6 |
| Role of the Finance Director (Pall Mall) | £1,150 (Member) / £1,495 (Non-Member) | 6 | |
| Role of the Company Secretary (Pall Mall) | 4 February 2026 17 June 10 September 22 October (Online) | £1,150 (Member) / £1,495 (Non-Member) | 6 |
| Role of the Non-Executive Director (Pall Mall) | 2 December 8 January 2026 5 February 4 March 26 March 16 April 7 May (Online) 4 June 25 June 15 July 6 August 27 August 24 September 15 October 5 November 25 November 16 December | £1,495 (Member) / £1,750 (Non-Member) | 6 |
| Role of the Trustee (Online) | £275 (Member) / £350 (Non-Member) | 4 | |
| Role of the Chair (Pall Mall) | 3 February 2026 18 June 10 September (Online) 1 December | £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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 October | 5 November | 25 November |
| 12 November | 3 December | 18 December |
| 17 December | 14 January 2026 | |
| 21 January 2026 | 11 February | |
| 11 February | 4 March | |
| 25 March | 15 April | |
| 22 April | 13 May | |
| 20 May | 10 June | |
| 1 July | 22 July | |
| 22 July | 12 August | |
| 12 August | 2 September | |
| 16 September | 7 October | |
| 14 October | 4 November | |
| 11 November | 2 December |
| Closing date | Exam date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 29 October | 19 November | 3 weeks later |
| 28 January 2026 | 18 February | |
| 25 February | 18 March | |
| 22 April | 13 May | |
| 3 June | 24 June | |
| 22 July | 12 August | |
| 9 September | 30 September | |
| 28 October | 18 November |