To equip aspiring, new, and experienced Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) to be your most effective self in the boardroom

A one‑day course providing the essential board‑level knowledge needed to navigate risk, governance and organisational resilience. The course is particularly valuable for senior technology professionals who must demonstrate strong governance understanding, fiduciary awareness, and the strategic assurance expected of leaders operating at board level.

Participants benefit from a comprehensive blend of expert insight and practical learning. The course covers a wide range of board‑readiness topics, and its interactive format ensures that even complex technical themes remain engaging, relevant and easy to apply.

What you will takeaway

As a Non-Executive Director, your role is crucial in steering corporate strategy and governance. Whether new or experienced, this course will give you the tools and confidence to navigate the latest governance updates, fulfill your duties, and make a meaningful impact.

Key Learnings:

Being a Non-Executive Director today

Corporate Governance updates

An effective board and the role of the Non Executive Director

The Director’s role, responsibilities and duties

The Committees – Remuneration, Audit, Nominations

Director and Non-Executive Director Attributes

Board Performance evaluation

Strategy and Risk updates

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.

On successful completion of the test, participants receive a BCS NED Certificate.

TICKET COSTS:

(Prices stated are inclusive of fees)

BCS and/or NEDA members: £825.00 + VAT

Non-members: £940.00 + VAT

Ticket price includes refreshments, lunch and afternoon cake /snack

REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS:

A refund, excluding fees, will be issued if a cancellation request is received within 7 days of the booking date.

THIS EVENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT and NEDA

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