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Directors and the Board Skills Training Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Corporate Governance

  • Corporate Governance and Its Significance
  • Roles and Responsibilities of Directors and Board Members
  • Relationship Between Directors, Management, and Shareholders
  • Ethical Considerations in Corporate Governance

Module 2: Board Composition and Structure

  • Board Diversity and Inclusion
  • Defining Board Committees
    • Audit
    • Compensation
    • Nominating
  • Board Independence and Conflicts of Interest
  • Determining the Right Board Size

Module 3: Corporate Strategy and Risk Oversight

  • Company's Strategic Objectives
  • Aligning Board Oversight with Corporate Strategy
  • Identifying and Mitigating Risks
  • Crisis Management and Business Continuity
  • Monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Module 4: Financial Literacy for Directors

  • Reading and Analysing Financial Statements
  • Interpreting Key Financial Ratios
  • Assessing the Company's Financial Health
  • Budgeting and Capital Allocation
  • Corporate Finance Principles

Module 5: Legal and Regulatory Compliance

  • Corporate Governance Regulations
  • Directors' Fiduciary Duties
  • Insider Trading and Securities Laws
  • Compliance Reporting and Documentation
  • Handling Legal Challenges and Litigation

Module 6: Effective Board Meetings and Communication

  • Planning and Conducting Board Meetings
  • Agenda Setting and Meeting Minutes
  • Effective Communication Among Board Members
  • Role of the Chairperson
  • Leveraging Technology for Virtual Board Meetings

Module 7: Stakeholder Engagement and Shareholder Relations

  • Building Positive Relationships with Shareholders
  • Engaging with Other Stakeholders
    • Employees
    • Customers
    • Communities
  • Handling Shareholder Activism
  • Managing Investor Relations
  • Transparency and Disclosure

Module 8: Board Evaluation

  • Assessing Board Performance
  • Self-Assessment and Peer Review
  • Implementing Recommendations for Improvement
  • Succession Planning for Directors and Board Leadership

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Who should attend this Directors and the Board Skills Training Course?

Directors and the Board Skills Training Course teaches directors and board members the skills and knowledge they need to be effective in their roles. This course can be a valuable for various professionals, including:

  • Board Directors
  • Board Members
  • CEOs and Senior Executives
  • Company Secretaries
  • Non-Executive Directors
  • Institutional Investors
  • Senior Managers
  • Board Committee Members

Prerequisites of the Directors and the Board Skills Training Course

There are no prerequisites required for the Directors and the Board Skills Training Course. However, a background knowledge of business, management and finance would be helpful.

Directors and the Board Skills Training Course Overview

A Board of Directors is a group of people elected by a company's shareholders to represent their interests. It is essential for good corporate governance, decision-making, and strategic monitoring. This training equips learners with the necessary skills and expertise to fulfil their roles and responsibilities on the board. This training provides organisations with knowledge and skills to enhance board effectiveness, improve governance practices, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Additionally, this training benefits organisations with a more competent and diverse board, leading to improved performance, stakeholder confidence, and sustainable growth. Holding lucrative skills and knowledge in corporate governance principles, leadership, and board composition will help individuals advance their career prospects as Directors and Board Members.  

The Knowledge Academy’s 1-day Directors and the Board Skills Training course provides delegates with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and govern their organisations effectively and to be successful Board Directors. While attending this training, delegates will become familiar with their roles and responsibilities as board members. They will also gain an understanding of the principles of ethical decision-making and work collaboratively with other members to achieve strategic objectives. This course will be led by our highly skilled and professional instructor, who has years of teaching experience in technical courses. 

Course Objectives 

  • To understand the fundamental principles of corporate governance
  • To enhance delegates’ leadership skills and board effectiveness
  • To provide a forum to exchange ideas with peers and experienced directors
  • To develop financial acumen and make informed decisions as directors
  • To provide tools and techniques to develop an effective strategic plan
  • To improve skills and board effectiveness, evaluation, and development

At the end of this training, delegates will be able to develop a culture of ethical leadership within the organisation and lead by example. They will also be able to build effective teams and manage conflict within the board and the organisation.

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What’s included in this Directors and the Board Skills Training Course?

  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • Directors and the Board Skills Training Certificate
  • Digital Delegate Pack

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Why choose us

Ways to take this course

Our easy to use Virtual platform allows you to sit the course from home with a live instructor. You will follow the same schedule as the classroom course, and will be able to interact with the trainer and other delegates.

Our fully interactive online training platform is compatible across all devices and can be accessed from anywhere, at any time. All our online courses come with a standard 90 days access that can be extended upon request. Our expert trainers are constantly on hand to help you with any questions which may arise.

This is our most popular style of learning. We run courses in 1200 locations, across 200 countries in one of our hand-picked training venues, providing the all important ‘human touch’ which may be missed in other learning styles.

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Highly experienced trainers

All our trainers are highly qualified, have 10+ years of real-world experience and will provide you with an engaging learning experience.

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State of the art training venues

We only use the highest standard of learning facilities to make sure your experience is as comfortable and distraction-free as possible

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Small class sizes

We limit our class sizes to promote better discussion and ensuring everyone has a personalized experience

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Great value for money

Get more bang for your buck! If you find your chosen course cheaper elsewhere, we’ll match it!

This is the same great training as our classroom learning but carried out at your own business premises. This is the perfect option for larger scale training requirements and means less time away from the office.

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Tailored learning experience

Our courses can be adapted to meet your individual project or business requirements regardless of scope.

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Maximise your training budget

Cut unnecessary costs and focus your entire budget on what really matters, the training.

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Team building opportunity

This gives your team a great opportunity to come together, bond, and discuss, which you may not get in a standard classroom setting.

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Monitor employees progress

Keep track of your employees’ progression and performance in your own workspace.

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Directors and the Board Skills Training FAQs

Please arrive at the venue at 8:45am.
There are no formal prerequisites for attending this Directors and the Board Skills Training course. However, a basic knowledge of business, management, and finance will be more helpful for the delegates.
This training course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn thoroughly about business governance, the roles and responsibilities of the Directors and Board Members, and the skills required to be successful in the business.
We are able to provide support via phone & email prior to attending, during and after the course.
Delegate pack consisting of course notes and exercises, Manual, Experienced Instructor, and Refreshments
This course is [ ] day(s)
Once your booking has been placed and confirmed, you will receive an email which contains your course location, course overview, pre-course reading material (if required), course agenda and payment receipts
The price for Directors and the Board Skills Training certification in the United Kingdom starts from £995
The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for Directors and the Board Skills Training.
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