As a non-executive director, it's important to continually work on developing your leadership and management skills so that you can effectively lead and oversee your team. Your responsibilities require you to be familiar with the latest trends in business management and projects, but it can be tough to decide which non-executive director training courses have the most beneficial information for your needs. Fortunately, there is no shortage of resources available, both online and in person, so you can find exactly what you're looking for.
Whether you are just starting out or want to add to your existing knowledge base, non-executive director training courses offer an excellent way to equip yourself with the tools needed to be successful in your role. InPD has put together a list of our most popular courses to help you become the leader you know you can be. Experiencing first-hand the benefit of classroom instruction, case studies and hands-on exercises, you’ll understand how best to motivate and energise your team while staying ahead of the game.
Our Non-Executive Directors Development Programme is an intensive three-day virtual training course, which has been developed to support and provide leaders with the knowledge and skills to be high-performing Non-Executive Directors, preparing them for the demands and challenges of the role. The programme covers a range of topics, including the responsibilities of a Non-Executive Director, how to contribute to the strategic direction of the company, and how to develop key influencing and commercial skills. This director development programme is delivered by experienced industry leaders and provides participants with the opportunity to network with other senior executives. The programme is an excellent way for leaders to develop the skills and knowledge required to be a successful Non-Executive Director.
“I wanted an overview of what a prospective Non-Executive Director needs to know, and I got what I wanted. It was a five-day (remote) course of around 6 hours a day of passive and active learning. There were twelve participants which worked very well not only for break-outs but also for on-going discussion during the full sessions. It is a huge topic but each module covered enough ground to give us a basic (at least) to modest (and sometimes higher) appreciation of the subject matter. The material for each module also, helpfully, contained some higher-level commentary as well as guidance on how and where to dig deeper if we wanted to do so. Top marks to the presenters for knowing their subjects well enough to be able to achieve this.” – Toby, InPD Non-Executive Directors Development Programme Student.
Our two-day course on The Role of the Non-Executive Director is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to carry out this critical and complex position effectively. Through attendance of this 2-day CPD Endorsed professional development course, you will learn how to engage with the wider corporate aim of your organisation, ensuring the correct governance and accountability structures are in place.
After completing non-executive director training, participants will be equipped with fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to the success of businesses. They will be able to assess risk and manage entrepreneurial leadership while operating within a company’s values and standards. Additionally, they'll understand their obligations to stakeholders and shareholders while demonstrating sound judgement. Problem-solving will be a key component of the training, along with being capable of communicating effectively with third parties. One of the most important skills taught will be empathy, learning how to listen before speaking in order to appreciate different viewpoints. Armed with these set of life-long learnings, non-executive directors can play an invaluable role in helping companies achieve success.
The course was interactive and informative, delivered at a great pace with excellent tutors who were engaging, enthusiastic and helpful. – Andria, InPD Non-Executive Directors Development Programme Student.
The Strategic Leadership Programme offers non-executive director training that provides professionals the tools to increase their strategic leadership performance and build greater mental resilience. The comprehensive curriculum designed specifically for managers, directors, and senior stakeholders with a minimum of three years’ senior management experience covers practical topics such as defining what sets strategic leadership apart from operational leadership, discovering one's professional values and beliefs, understanding an organisation's culture, and evaluating potential changes strategically using intelligence-based models.
Those who complete this 5-day non-executive director course can benefit from being well-prepared for future challenges in their respective organisations. This programme also has a qualification route, validated by the University of East London. This provides the opportunity to achieve a PG Cert in Strategy and Leadership post-course, should students choose to pursue the qualification.
“Great course. I'd recommend this to anyone in a senior leadership role covering sales and strategy, or if you're wanting to move into a senior role. Really well planned out, great materials and very knowledgeable team. It really helped me with some 'live' issues that I'm tackling within my organisation. Money well spent!” – Christopher, InPD Non-Executive Directors Development Programme Student.