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CPD

Advanced Directors' Course

The ADC is an immersive three-and-a-half-day course designed to future proof directors with the skills and insights to stay ahead and lead with purpose at the board table.

Before booking, please check that you meet the eligibility criteria.

Duration
Three-and-a-half days
Price for members
$7,800.00 incl GST
Price for non-members
$9,600.00 incl GST
Discounts
Regional Business Partner Network Funding
This course is registered with the Management Capability Development Fund. Find out more by visiting www.business.govt.nz/how-to-grow/regional-business-partner-network

What will you learn?

Over three-and-a-half days, you’ll delve into cutting edge governance thought leadership with a focus on real-world issues and challenges that reflect the complexities of modern directorship.

Expert facilitators and engaging guest directors will guide you through topics central to every director’s role including leadership, succession, future governance, diversity, and climate transition - all while strengthening your network with others at the same stage of their governance journey. Our Advanced Directors' Course (ADC) curriculum uses a 360-degree approach and each day focusses on a different facet of being a director - you, your board and practical governance.

This is a fully immersive course, which allows for greater connection with your cohort and the opportunity to learn from each other’s experience. For more information on what you would learn each day view our example programme here.

To hear first-hand from ADC alumni listen to our Board Matters podcast series. In this series leading directors in New Zealand share their unique perspectives on governance and learnings from the course.

What can you expect?

Our facilitators have been carefully selected for their governance experience, diverse subject matter expertise, and their ability to enliven content by sharing their own experiences.

The course is delivered over three-and-a-half days in a workshop style setting, which encourages participant engagement to drive robust discussions, the sharing of different perspectives and learning outcomes.

You will receive comprehensive pre and post course materials and supplementary reading to support your learning. These materials will be delivered to you through our online learning portal. 

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Eligibility criteria 

The ADC is the next step for directors who have completed the Company Directors’ Course and gained board experience. It is also ideal for more experienced directors that would like to stay up-to-date and on top of contemporary governance issues

To get the most benefit from the course participants need to:

    • be an IoD Chartered Member with at least three years board experience

or

    • have attended the IoD Company Directors’ Course (or an international equivalent);
    • have held positions on multiple boards for five years

If you are a highly experienced director, you may be eligible for direct registration on the Advanced Directors’ Course.

If you have any questions about the criteria, or are unsure if you meet the criteria, please contact us on 0800 846 369 or juanita.hudson@iod.org.nz

Course details

The ADC is available with residential and non-residential accommodation options. We offer flexible payment and accommodation options. For more information on these options please contact us on 0800 846 369 or juanita.hudson@iod.org.nz.

Our residential option includes three and half days of interactive learning sessions and workshops with our subject matter experts; breakfasts, lunches, morning, and afternoon teas; dinner on the first and third night, and accommodation for three nights.

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Assistance

Find out before you book if you are eligible for a part-payment contribution towards your course registration fee through the Regional Business Partner Network.

Modules purchased individually are not eligible for the Regional Business Partner Network programme. 

Go to the Regional Business Partner Network website for more information.

All dates and locations

  • Christchurch

    date
    15 – 18 Jun 2025

    Members — $7,800.00

    Non-members — $9,600.00