Diploma in Company Direction

Module: Developing Board Performance

The Diploma in Company Direction builds on the technical knowledge gained in the Certificate syllabus and enables participants to contextualise and apply their knowledge and build their practical skills as Directors. This module 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. The Diploma in Company DIrection can only be undertaken following the successful completion of the Certificate in Company Direction exams. 

Benefits of the Diploma in Company Direction

The Diploma in Company Direction builds on the Certificate, and provides:

•  An understanding of your board’s role, its dynamic, power, influence and conflicts
•  Knowledge of important topics: risk and crisis management, decision-making, mergers and acquisitions, and board performance
•  An understanding of relevant techniques and tools to improve personal skills and that of the board
•  An opportunity to improve the performance of your board, its committees and individual directors.

Time Commitment

This two-day interactive module take place on a weekday during working hours (normally, 09:00-17:00). In addition, reading and revision work is required following each module, and in advance of exams.

Please note: The Chartered Director Programme has two commencement points in each year, January through November, and September through June. Please note that participants join the programme as part of a cohort and complete the programme with that cohort. 

Examination

On completion of the Diploma module, delegates will sit an exam based on a board scenario. Examinations are taken online via remote invigilation. To proceed to the final step, i.e. the Professional Review Process, all applicants must successfully pass their exam for the Diploma in Company Direction.

Accreditation 

• The IoD UK awards both the Certificate and Diploma in Company Direction under the provisions of its Royal Charter and leads to qualifications credit rated by the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA).
• The SQA, under Scottish Government legislation, is both an accreditation body and an awarding body, providing a wide range of high quality, internationally recognised qualifications and associated services. For further information and details on awards and qualifications, visit the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework section of the SQA website.
• IoD Diploma in Company Direction: This qualification is credit rated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority and has 4 credits at Level 11 on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework. This qualification broadly compares to an award at Level 9 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications.

IoD Ireland Continuing Professional Development Framework For Directors

IoD Ireland is committed to supporting directors and boards in leveraging the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework for Directors through the delivery of best-in-class executive education. In addition to its flagship Chartered Director Programme*, which is mapped to the IoD Ireland CPD Framework for Directors, IoD Ireland has designed a suite of short programmes and workshops which are mapped to the specific competencies within the CPD Framework. This suite of programmes are agile in terms of learning objectives, content and delivery, designed to evolve with the economic, regulatory and business environment within which directors and boards operate.

* The learning outcomes of the IoD Chartered Director Programme are mapped against the IoD UK Competency Framework for Directors. The competencies within the IoD UK framework are fully reflected in the IoD Ireland Continuing Professional Development Framework for Directors.

Location

This programme is delivered in a classroom setting and will take place at the Irish Management Institute (IMI), Sandyford Road, Dublin 16, which is easily accessed by the M50 and Luas. Ample free car parking is available.