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The Programmes

The Accelerated Certificate in Company Direction

A residential way for directors to achieve the certificate in company direction.

We understand that business pressures can make it difficult for you to devote time out of the office to your own training and development. For this reason, the IoD has created an accelerated route for directors to achieve our certificate in company direction qualification.

Using a blend of online and face-to-face learning we offer directors the same expert training and knowledge available through our traditional approach, but requiring only five consecutive days away from the demands of your business.

The subjects covered within the certificate are:

• Role of the Director and the Board
• Finance for Non-Financial Directors
• The Director's Role in Leading the Organisation
• The Director's Role in Strategy & Marketing

How Does the Online Aspect Work?

The IoD Certificate in Company Direction provides directors with the knowledge that will help them to perform their duties effectively. It provides tools and techniques to examine the key responsibilities of directors.

This accelerated option combines online learning with an intensive face-to-face group workshop. The online elements are delivered via a specially-developed web-based learning tool. Participants are monitored as they study, at their convenience and often from their own home or office.

Comprehensive information on each topic is provided, together with a range of activities designed to support the learning. Once the online elements* are complete, participants come together for a five-day intensive workshop** with our expert course tutors.

How does it all fit together?

• Complete the online pre-workshop elements*
• Attend the five day face to face workshop
• Post-workshop support via e-learning
• Sit the certificate in company direction examination
• On successful completion of the examination, receive the certificate in company direction

_{*Completion of the online modules is mandatory before attending the five-day session. any participant who fails to complete the work will not be able to attend.
**The workshop will include some evening sessions which must be attended}

Who Will Benefit?

This way of learning will appeal to any busy director who simply cannot take too much time away from the demands of their business and who is looking for a fast track method of achieving the certificate in company direction. It will also help the progression to the diploma in company direction and to chartered director status for those who wish to gain further qualifications.

Features and benefits

• Achieve the iod certificate in company direction in a flexible way and without taking your focus away from your professional life
• Share experiences with your peers in an environment conducive to intensive learning
• Minimise the amount of time spent away from the office
• Experience the latest in online learning support, both pre and post course and in the build up to the examination
• Available for individual directors as well as groups of directors from the same organisation

The Details

Where: Ashorne Hill, Leamington Spa (residential)
When: 29 January–03 February 2012, 12-17 February 2012, 15-20 April 2012, 20-25 May 2012, 05-10 August 2012, 09-14 September 2012, 14-19 October 2012
Examination: 14 March 2012, 20 June 2012, 07 November 2012
How much:
2012 prices: member: £7,500 + vat (including 5 nights accommodation) non-member: £8,990 + vat (including 5 nights accommodation)

The 2012 exam deadlines are:
14 March 2012 - deadline for applications 1 February 2012
20 June 2012 - deadline for applications 1 May 2012
7 November 2012 - deadline for applications 1 October 2012

Who to Contact

To find out more about the Accelerated Certificate in Company Direction and to book your place(s), speak to the professional development team on 020 7766 2601 or email Professional Development.

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