The Connectd Independent Director Academy offers a structured pathway for experienced professionals to transition into impactful board roles. Through expert-created modules and practical tools you gain the knowledge and confidence to navigate governance, strategy, risk and influence at board level. The CPD-accredited programme supports diverse, purpose-driven leadership and equips you to secure and excel in independent director positions. It pairs self-paced learning with one-to-one mentoring and a guaranteed pro bono placement.
Duration: 8 weeks
Format: Online
Language: English
Level: Advanced
Time commitment: Self-paced on-demand modules; pathway access spans multiple years
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About the course.
The Independent Director Academy offers a structured pathway for experienced professionals to transition into impactful board roles. Through expert-created modules and practical tools participants gain the knowledge and confidence to navigate governance, strategy, risk, and influence at board level. The Academy supports diverse, purpose-driven leadership and equips individuals to secure and excel
What you will learn
What you learn.
You understand the independent director role and the value of objectivity and long-term vision
After the course you can apply governance, financial scrutiny and risk management at board level
You can contribute to strategic planning and challenge constructively
You can build the behaviours and influence needed in the boardroom
You can manage your own portfolio practice and commitments
You can secure and excel in independent director roles
Curriculum
How the course is built.
Introduction to the Independent Director Role
Stepping into the role with clarity, objectivity and long-term vision.
Governance and Legal Responsibilities
Core governance duties and the framework a board member operates within.
Financial Scrutiny and Risk Management
Reading the numbers, overseeing risk and protecting the organisation.
Strategic Planning at Board Level
Contributing to strategy and long-term direction.
Boardroom Behaviours and Influence
How to challenge, support and guide without day-to-day involvement.
Securing Your Board Role
Personal branding, networking and winning independent director appointments.
Target audience
Who is this for?
Experienced senior professionals seeking to transition into independent, purpose-driven board roles and build a portfolio career.
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