CPD
A week long course to develop your governance skills and create a significant step change in your professional performance.
Our non-residential Company Directors’ Courses for 2021 are now sold out. However, there are a limited number of non-residential places available on our Company Directors’ Course in Wellington 20 – 25 February 2022. To book one of these places or waitlist for 2021 courses, please phone our Governance Development team on 0800 846 369.
In the week-long CDC course you explore the director's roles and responsibilities with other directors. Each day you participate in board simulation exercises, bringing to life case studies that highlight the unpredictable nature of business and the human nature of directorship.
This is a one week course.
The non-residential format of CDC does not include accommodation.
If you require accommodation, the residential CDC format may be more suitable. The course content is the same for both formats.
Sunday 3.00pm to Friday 3.00pm
The Company Directors' Course requires a sound knowledge and understanding of business finance.
Before attending the course, we recommend you
We provide you with a collection of board papers about two weeks before your course starts.
Please allow enough time to read these before the course.
You are required to attend every session to gain certification for CDC.
In order to receive the certificate in Company Direction at the conclusion of CDC, you must:
You are not eligible for certification if you breach any of these requirements.
The Institute of Directors may grant compassionate consideration only if your ability to study is affected by illness, injury, or bereavement. The IoD grants compassionate consideration at its discretion.
Directors and senior executives with at least one to five years' experience of working on or with boards, and a sound knowledge of business finance.
Completion of the Company Directors' Course is prerequisite to becoming a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors.
If you are unsure whether you meet the prerequisites for the Company Directors' Course, please call the Governance Development team please call the Director Development team 0800 846 369 to discuss.
Find out if you are eligible for a part-payment contribution towards your course registration fee through the Regional Business Partner Network.
By registering on this course you agree to pay and attend the course. If you subsequently secure funding through the Regional Business Partner Network the IoD will refund you for this amount.
You may prefer to obtain approval for funding prior to committing to the course.
Go to the Regional Business Partner Network websites for more information.
We have been monitoring government updates regarding COVID-19 and are keeping up to date with Ministry of Health guidance with regard to events and public gatherings.
For the latest updates on face to face courses and our safety planning see our response to COVID-19 page
