In a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, staying ahead is crucial. This course is tailored to help aspiring, new, and experienced NEDs alike to confidently navigate recent updates to codes and guidelines, gaining insights that will not only satisfy core requirements, but also equip you to be your most effective self in the boardroom.
The role of the Non-Executive Director (NED) has come under the spotlight and the expectations of key stakeholders of companies, both internal and external, has increased significantly. NEDs are considered to be the “guardians of corporate governance”, but are also required to bring a broad range of experience and insight, as well as providing a positive and supporting challenge to the boardroom.
This programme will cover a full range of key areas for NEDs, including:
- Being a NED today
- Corporate Governance updates
- An effective board and the role of the NED
- The Director’s role, responsibilities, and duties
- The Committees - Remuneration, Audit, Nominations
- Director and NED attributes
- Board Performance Evaluation
- Strategy and Risk updates
- Other matters relevant to NEDs.
The training is provided using technical input from leading experts in the field and delivered by our professional training expert, alongside an experienced guest NED speaker.
The breadth and depth of input will ensure that participants receive a comprehensive knowledge base, while the interactive course style will ensure the technical subject matter remains interesting and engaging.
Included in the cost of the course, all delegates will receive six months of complimentary NEDA Premium Membership, providing access to the Non-Executive Directors' Handbook, as well as all other study materials and supporting documents. This will serve not only as the core text for the NED Certification exam, but also as an essential reference throughout your NED career.
The cost of the course includes:
- All course materials and supporting documents.
- Six months’ complimentary NEDA Premium membership, providing access to the course text - The Non-Executive Directors’ Handbook (through the members’ portal) – plus all of the other NEDA member benefits.
- A link to the NED Certificate Test, a multiple choice, open-book exam which can be taken at any time following the course. Questions are drawn from an extensive question bank based on the NED Handbook which should therefore be read in advance of taking the test.
The Non-Executive Directors’ Handbook not only supports the overall course learning outcomes, but also serves as the essential reference guide during your career as a NED, leader and board committee member.
Feedback from previous NEDA NED Training Courses:
"Great summary of the key areas... not too much details but just enough."
"Comprehesive coverage and excellent linking of all the key areas together."
"I enjoyed the structure and the frameworks - logical and very useful."
"For me the session could not be improved - spot on!"
"Good balance of best practice and practical case study examples."