IoD - Certificate in Company Direction - 4 Modules - Shanghai, Hong Kong, Beijing

The Institute of Directors (IoD) was founded in 1903 in London and within three years we were awarded a Royal Charter to support, represent and set standards for business leaders nationwide. We are the oldest business membership organisation in the world, with 20,000 members, including over 3,000 international members. We are also the only organisation that awards the ‘Chartered Directors’ qualification across the world. 

Chartered director status is an exclusive qualification held by some of the world’s most successful directors and leaders. The full programme comprises three stages – the Certificate in Company Direction comprising of four core modules, the second stage, the Diploma in Company Direction, is an intensive three-day course, and the final stage, Chartered Director Qualification, is an interview and assessment of business experience. 

Read the IoD Certificate in Company Direction Brochure here. 

What?

The IoD Certificate in Company Direction will equip you with the knowledge you need to function as an effective company director and leader. Covering governance, finance, strategy and leadership, the certificate is credit rated as a Bachelors level qualification (SCQF Level 9) and is the first stage in the Chartered Director Programme.

Why?

The IoD Certificate in Company Direction is a globally-recognised, degree-level qualification. Offering flexible study routes and blending digital and interactive learning, it is tailored to your level of experience, prior qualifications, career aspirations and learning style. The modules are designed by directors for directors and encourage peer learning to help you build connections and benefit from real-life experiences.

Who?

This professional development program is suitable for the people who are pursuing a career at board level; being on the board seeking fresh insights; preparing for the retirement to be Non-Executive Directors after being on the board for many years; or doing overseas investment.

When & Where?

The certificate’s 4 modules are delivering in 2026-27 in HK, SH and BJ:

Prices:

IoD members: £2,995 (2 days)/ £3,550 (3 days)/ £11,450 (package)

Non-members: £3,495 (2 days)/ £4,150 (3 days)/ £14,850 (package)

For BritCham members, you will receive 1-years international IoD membership included in the course package. 

To secure your place or for more information please contact Tina Wang via Tina.wang@iod.com.

The IoD were delighted to host our ‘International Role of the Director and the Board’ course three times, ‘Strategy for Directors’ course twice with the first Alumni Event-'Navigating business strategy through uncertain times' forum,‘Finance for non-Finance Directors’, ‘Leadership for Directors’ and the second Alumni Event-‘Tariffs, Trade and Geopolitical Challenges-Broad room strategies in a uncertain world’ forum since 2023 between Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. The courses were led by IoD’s specialists from the UK and delivered in partnership with the British Chamber of Commerce in China (BritCham China), the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai (BritCham Shanghai), British Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong, China-Britain Business Council, and AustCham China.  

Delegates came from a wide variety of internationally renowned organisations and institutions, representing diverse cultures from as far afield as Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Taipei and the United Kingdom. The dynamic mix of cultures and perspectives provided a catalyst for robust discussions with extremely positive feedback and satisfaction received from all attendees.