
Board Director Online
Self-paced digital training, available on-demand, for rapid upskilling of senior executives to help grow stronger, more effective boards.
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Curated by experts in their field, Board Director Online is an eLearning platform which hosts a range of training courses suitable to current board members and future business leaders.
FLEXIBLE TRAINING APPROACH TO BOARD SKILLS
CPD-accredited certificates of completion
3-4 hour duration per course
Engaging digital training delivery
Real-world scenarios, quizzes, and final assessement
On-demand start and application

CERTIFICATE IN BOARD EFFECTIVENESS
We offer the Certificate in Board Effectiveness, a curated Board Director Online programme to allow participants to enhance their board skills. Based on our expertise in the fundamental knowledge to be an effective board director, the certificate is obtained by completing 4 constituent courses:
The Role of the Board
The Role of a Board Member
Essential Financial Skills for Board Members
Culture, Strategy and the Board
Upon completion of all 4 courses, participants will receive an FT Board Director Programme Certificate.
Whether you are a newly appointed director, already have board experience, or are not yet working at board level, the Certificate in Board Effectiveness provides an ideal basis for the next step in your board career.
Complete in 6 weeks, 2-3 hours per week
100% on-demand courses
FT Board Director Programme Certificate upon completion
Fees: £1,750 + VAT (Save £250 versus the cost of the constituent courses individually)
OUR COURSES
For those who want a targeted approach to their training needs, all courses on the Board Director Online platform can be accessed individually. Each course is approximately 3–4 hours in duration, and the following courses are available:
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THE ROLE OF THE BOARD
This course considers the relationships between the key board members, the board and the committees, and other internal and external stakeholders.
It discusses what makes an effective board, the role that board evaluations can play in improving performance and examines how important the issue of succession planning is.
4 hour course - £500 +VAT
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THE ROLE OF A BOARD MEMBER
This course considers board structure and practice and looks at the specific duties and liabilities associated with being a director.
It discusses why corporate governance is important and why it should be so much more than a simple box ticking exercise. It sets out the key tasks associated with being a board member as well as the personal attributes and skills needed to carry out the role effectively.
4 hour course - £500 +VAT
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ESSENTIAL FINANCIAL SKILLS FOR BOARD MEMBERS
This course is designed for those not from a finance background who need to build the essential knowledge in the field to be effective and drive company’s performance.
It will provide a solid foundation in finance and accounting from a board-level perspective and will focus on the methods of raising finance, reporting financial information, considering investments, valuations and acquisitions as well as the best practices of working with both internal and external auditors.
4 hour course - £500 +VAT
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CULTURE, STRATEGY AND THE BOARD
This course provides an understanding of the concepts and the tools required to align culture and strategy for long-term success.
It explores the board’s role in setting and monitoring culture, the difference between purpose and vision, what a good set of core values looks like, and how to ensure the effective implementation of strategy for strategic advantage.
4 hour course - £500 +VAT
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GETTING YOUR FIRST BOARD ROLE
This is a practical course designed specifically for aspiring board directors who are actively looking to secure their first board position.
It provides a clear overview of the realities of the board market, the skills that boards are looking for, and guidance on effectively articulating your unique value proposition and distinguishing yourself from the competition.
2 hour course - £250 +VAT
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Download a brochure to explore each of the online courses in more detail, the CPD credits available and who to contact for more information.
KEY BENEFITS
For Businesses
Offer your business leaders a flexible training solution which suits those time-poor individuals who need to work at their own pace
Mitigate risk by providing your board members and any subsidiary boards with a clear understanding of board best practice and the skills and knowledge needed to successfully undertake the role
Prepare your senior leaders for future board positions and to give a rounded overview of the role of the board and how to approach current interactions at board level
Access discounted rates and management tools to oversee the engagement with the eLearning courses of multiple users
For Individuals
Develop confidence to pursue your board career
Address knowledge gaps and broaden your contribution by engaging with these specific topics
Gain a broad overview of the key technical skills required to successfully undertake a board role whilst also understanding the importance of the effective behaviours in board settings
Mitigate your personal liability by gaining a clear understanding of the technical knowledge needed to undertake the role
Develop solid foundation knowledge and learn how to apply it; courses are designed by practicing, experienced board members and governance experts on the skills and knowledge needed to be an effective board member

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