BCS Non-Executive Director Training and Certification Programme
Schedule
Thu Nov 26 2026 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT | London, EN
About this Event
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
Where is it happening?
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, 25 Copthall Avenue, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 825.00 to GBP 940.00
