2025: NED training and certification programme

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Schedule Description: A practical programme designed to provide current and aspiring NEDs with the knowledge and understanding to carry out their roles effectively.
CPD hours: 7

Description

A practical training and certification programme designed to provide current and aspiring NEDs with the knowledge and understanding to carry out their roles effectively.

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NED training and certification programme

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The role of the Non-Executive Director (NED) has come under the spotlight and the expectations of key stakeholders of companies, both internal and external, has increased significantly. NEDs are considered to be the “guardians of corporate governance”, but are also required to bring a broad range of experience and insight, as well as providing a positive and supporting challenge to the boardroom. Aspiring NEDs need basic knowledge and understanding; new NEDs need to have the essential tools and techniques to add value from day one; experienced NEDs need to keep up-to-date, both technically and with further development of some of the softer personal skills.

This NED training and certification programme, run in partnership with the Non-Executive Directors' Association (NEDA), covers a breadth of essential topics including: the role of NEDs, NEDs and the board, director duties and responsibilities the role of the chairman and board committees (especially the Audit Committee), updates on corporate governance, business strategy and risk management, evolving good practice in board performance as well as exploring aspects of corporate culture and director attributes.

The cost of the course includes:

  • All course materials and supporting documents.
  • Six months’ complimentary membership of NEDA providing access to the course text - the Non-Executive Directors’ Handbook (through the members’ portal) – plus all of the other NEDA member benefits.
  • The Non-Executive Directors’ Handbook not only supports the overall course learning outcomes, especially taking the NED Certificate Test (see below), but also serves as the essential reference guide during your career as a NED, leader and board committee member.
  • A link to the NED Certificate Test will be provided after attending the course allowing up to two attempts to pass the Test.
  • The Test comprises 30 multiple choice questions to be answered in one hour. Questions are drawn from an extensive question bank based on the NED Handbook which should therefore be read in advance of taking the Test. The Test is online, 'open-book' and can be taken at any time.
  • The 'ICAEW NED Certificate' is awarded upon successful completion of the online Test.

Learning outcomes:

  • Understanding what it means to be a professional non-executive director.
  • Seeing the role in the context of the demands of a range of industry sectors.
  • Being up-to-date with the leading governance, strategy and risk practices aligned with stakeholder interests.
  • Appreciating why an “effective board” is needed and what it should look like.
  • Familiarity with the roles and responsibilities of Board Committees.
  • All you need to know with regard to the Audit Committee.
  • Understanding how you can and should be adding tangible value to an organisation.
  • Knowing the best way to go to market as a new NED, with some tips and hints on presenting yourself as an independent NED.
  • Benefiting from the knowledge and experience of NEDA, the leading NED training, advisory and support organisation.

Please note: when you register for any of the available training packages any personal data provided will be shared with ICAEW and NEDA.

In partnership with:

 

CPD hours

ICAEW's revised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Regulations bring in new CPD requirements. This includes a minimum number of hours and an ethics requirement. Attending this course could contribute up to 7 hours of verifiable CPD, providing you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role.

A copy of the course booking confirmation email is accepted as evidence of verifiable CPD. You will need to save the email as a JPEG or PDF before uploading it to your record. Click here to use ICAEW’s self-assessment tool to help you work out how much CPD you will need to fulfil each year.

Who should attend?

Business leaders. Please see 'Course level' tab for more details.

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This course is for: Business LeadersCapability Framework 4

 

What is a virtual classroom?

A virtual classroom provides the same great learning experience as other ICAEW training, except one difference, you can learn from your desk.

Being delivered online makes it so much easier to access in a busy working week and would definitively recommend this type of training. The breakout rooms work really well to allow you to get to know the other participants and share experiences.

Virtual classroom delegate

The focus is on the learner and creating an enriching classroom experience that connects participants globally. Using video, learners can converse and interact with the trainer and other learners in real-time. Whiteboards, break-out sessions, polls, screen-sharing, and interactive Q&A create an immersive learning experience.

I think the virtual training format using Zoom, and the survey features, and break out rooms, really works great. I had no problems engaging with the facilitator and felt he listened to what we said, and kept the pace of the content moving steadily.

Virtual classroom delegate

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How do I attend a virtual classroom?

Once you've booked your session, you will receive an email with your booking confirmation. The steps you will need to follow to attend your virtual classroom will arrive in a separate email closer to the date of your course.

About the trainer

Nick Blackwell FCA, CEO, NEDA

Nick is a leading authority in Governance, Audit and Assurance and Finance. He has 16 years’ experience delivering CPD, exam, and train-the-trainer courses both online and in-person worldwide. Nick has co-authored several books including ‘The NED Handbook (6th edition)’, ‘Essential Governance, Risk and Business Ethics’ and ‘Essential Audit and Assurance’.

Nick is CEO of the Non-Executive Directors’ Association (NEDA) which partners with the ICAEW in delivering governance-based training. NEDA’s mission is to develop trusted professionals and highly effective boards by promoting good governance and diversity of thought in the boardroom.

Nick is a visiting Fellow at the University of Reading business school, and a former ACA examiner. He is an ICAEW-qualified FCA, having trained as an auditor with big 4 accounting firm PwC before moving into investment banking with Lehman Brothers. There he specialised in audit, internal control, risk and strategy.

 

Rate Price
ICAEW Member £750 + VAT
Non-Member £865 + VAT

 

How are the courses delivered?

All Virtual Classrooms are run by live on Zoom. These are interactive and not recorded, interaction and delegate involvement is encouraged.

When will I receive joining instructions?

You will receive a email with joining instructions after enrolling. Materials and any other resources for the course will be sent to you shortly before the course start date.

Are there breaks?

Each 3-hour virtual classroom will include a 10-minute comfort break.

How do I access the course slide deck?

Depending on the course you will either be sent in the lead up to the course or after.

What if I miss the live date?

The Virtual Classrooms are not recorded so we recommend you attend all sessions.

What if I am going to be 15 minutes late?

This is not a problem, the classroom starts at the start time, but you will be let in if you are delayed for any reason. Trainers do their best to accommodate catch-up, but this is not guaranteed. Where possible please let us know of any delays so we are aware when doing role call the beginning of the session.

Can I have my colleague with me in the live course?

Yes, if you purchase a second place. Each booking is valid for one person only.

Can I record the training?

No, virtual classrooms are not recorded.

Do the courses on this programme count as verifiable CPD?

Yes, these courses contribute verifiable CPD, so long as you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role. Additional information about CPD can be found here: Your guide to CPD.

How many people will be on the course?

Virtual Classrooms are designed to resemble a real classroom. Therefore, group sizes vary between 6 – 22 delegates per course.

Click here to view the full 2025 Virtual Classroom CPD Planner.

Governance Mastery Learning Bundle (19 hours)

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Strengthen Your Leadership and Strategic Impact

This comprehensive learning journey equips finance professionals with the skills to excel in corporate governance, risk management, and non-executive directorship. It includes three focused courses:

1. Corporate Governance for Finance Professionals: Gain strategic insights into effective governance, board composition, director responsibilities, and the latest trends, including ESG and diversity, to drive organisational success.

2. Risk Management for Finance Professionals: Develop a strategic approach to risk, enhance enterprise-wide profiling, and learn advanced techniques like assurance mapping and risk maturity assessment.

3. NED Training and Certification Programme: Prepare for non-executive directorship with a deep understanding of board dynamics, governance best practices, and strategies to add tangible value.

Together, these courses provide actionable tools and insights, aligned with ICAEW expertise, to help you lead confidently in governance and risk-focused roles.

Begin your journey to becoming a transformative leader today.

How to book:
1. Purchase a bundle to start your journey.
2. Fill in the form provided in your booking confirmation email, selecting course dates and send to ella.hemmings@icaew.com.
3. Confirmation email with selected or alternative date suggestion to follow.

Our public course programme is deliberately structured to encourage delegates from different organisations to participate. However, if you have six or more delegates who require development in the same area, we are able to run a more cost-effective and much wider range of courses tailored specifically to your organisation.

Organisations will have the choice to run our in-house courses online or in-person.

These are ideal for organisations seeking hassle-free, flexible and cost-effective training delivered to multiple delegates at your location of choice. Whether we use our existing materials or develop new content for your business, our expertise lies in translating your requirements into a pragmatic, interactive training programme highly relevant to your people and organisation.

To discuss in-house training for your business please email academy@icaew.com or contact us through our enquiry form

 

 

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