About This Course

The Board Diploma is an intensive training programme developed in collaboration with Spencer Stuart, Clyde & Co, Grant Thornton, and leading board members. All teaching is conducted by high-profile board members from the business community, and the programme is characterised by its focus on real-world examples and the practical aspects of board work.

The Programme gives you the tools and strategies you need to succeed and become a more effective board member. By participating in an interactive simulation game of professional board work, you will be better equipped to discover, prioritise, and manage the commercial, strategic, legal, and financial challenges you will face in the boardroom.

Our goal is to accelerate your journey towards excellence in board work, both professionally and personally, ensuring you are strongly poised to take on your board duties and leverage a strengthened outside-in mindset.

Duration & Format

• Duration: 3 Days

• Delivery Mode: In-Person / Instructor-Led (Delivered at JW Marriot Hotel Marina, Dubai, UAE)

Certification & Accreditation

• Participants will receive a diploma that provides evidence of their skills and updates their board CV, demonstrating their ability to deliver leadership excellence in the boardroom.

Key Learning Areas

• The role of the board in the strategic process

• Capital structure and financing growth

• Recruitment for and evaluation of the board

• Financial management, reporting, and directors' liability

• Reputation management, brand storytelling, and business acquisitions (M&A)

• Duties of/laws and regulations applying to the board and risk management

• Relationship between the board of directors, executive board, and owners

Target Audience

The program is suitable for:

• Existing board members looking to upgrade their skills and interact with leading experts

• Executives needing the right platform to pave the way to their first professional directorship

• Executive officers or shareholders who want to exercise active ownership of a company

• Business leaders seeking a professional boost to the next step in their board career