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The Connectd NED Academy prepares existing and aspiring portfolio professionals to step into Non-Executive Director roles in early-stage startups. Across an eight-module, self-paced programme you learn the duties, legal responsibilities and boardroom behaviours of an effective NED. The pathway is CPD-accredited and pairs on-demand learning with one-to-one mentoring and guaranteed pro bono board placements. It is built for experienced senior leaders ready to add board work to their portfolio career.

Duration: 8 weeks
Format: Online
Language: English
Level: Advanced

Time commitment: Self-paced on-demand modules; pathway access spans 2-4 years

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About the course.

The Connectd NED course is designed to educate existing and aspiring portfolio professionals on the duties and responsibilities of Non-Executive Directors in early-stage startups.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • Du förstår rollen och mandatet för en Non-Executive Director i tidiga tillväxtbolag
  • Efter kursen kan du redogöra för en NED:s juridiska ansvar och skyldigheter
  • Du kan utöva inflytande och bidra till beslutsfattande i styrelserummet
  • Du kan tillämpa god bolagsstyrning, riskhantering och strategiskt omdöme
  • Du kan hantera din egen verksamhet och dina åtaganden som portföljprofessionell
  • Du kan positionera dig och säkra betalda styrelseuppdrag
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. Introduction to the Non-Executive Role

    The purpose, scope and expectations of a NED in early-stage and high-growth companies.

  2. Legal Responsibilities of the NED

    Directors' duties, governance obligations and the legal framework a NED operates within.

  3. Duties and Responsibilities

    Day-to-day and strategic responsibilities of a board member and how to add value.

  4. Boardroom Influence and Decision Making

    How to challenge, support and influence effectively in the boardroom.

  5. Managing Your Own Business Operations

    Running your portfolio practice: structure, contracting and risk management.

  6. Securing Your Seat at the Table

    Personal branding, networking and winning paid NED appointments.

Target audience

Who is this for?

Experienced senior executives and subject-matter experts (typically 10+ years in leadership) who want to transition into non-executive director roles while building a portfolio career.

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