2026: NED training and certification

2026: NED training and certification

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Gain the knowledge, credibility, and practical insight to excel as a Non-Executive Director or Trustee - strengthening your governance, strategic oversight, and boardroom impact.

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14 July 2026, NED training and certification - virtual classroom

14 July 2026, NED training and certification - virtual classroom

£895.00 + VAT
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Schedule Type Title: 1st of the Month
Schedule Description: Gain the insight, credibility and confidence to excel as a Non-Executive Director or Trustee.
Sessions: 1
Session Hours: 8.00
CPD hours: 8hrs
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Gain the knowledge, credibility, and practical insight to excel as a Non-Executive Director or Trustee - strengthening your governance, strategic oversight, and boardroom impact.

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Virtual Classroom - Non-Executive Director (NED) training and certification programme
Gain the insight, credibility and confidence to excel as a Non-Executive Director or Trustee.

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14/07/2026, 09:30 - 17:30 BST

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WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?
The role of the Non-Executive Director and Trustee has never been more demanding. As guardians of governance, NEDs are expected to provide independent oversight, strategic input, and constructive challenge while supporting boards to make better decisions.
This practical, accredited programme gives you the knowledge, frameworks, and insight to add value from day one - understanding the realities of boardroom dynamics, governance expectations, and how to secure and succeed in NED roles across different sectors.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the qualities and responsibilities of an effective NED or Trustee.
• Apply governance, strategy, risk, AI and ESG principles to real board scenarios.
• Recognise the characteristics of high-performing boards and effective committees.
• Clarify how NEDs and Trustees contribute to strategy, oversight and assurance.
• Identify how to add tangible value and challenge constructively in the boardroom.
• Position yourself to secure your first or next NED or Trustee role with confidence.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
New and aspiring Non-Executive Directors and Trustees who want to understand the essential responsibilities, behaviours, and expectations of the role.
Experienced NEDs and Trustees will also benefit from refreshing their governance knowledge and staying current with best practice in board effectiveness, strategy, risk, and ESG.

CERTIFICATION AND RESOURCES
• ICAEW-endorsed NED Certificate (awarded on passing the online post-course test)
• Up to two attempts at the online test (30 multiple-choice questions, open-book, to be completed within 12 months)
• Six months’ complimentary NEDA Premium membership including access to The Non-Executive Directors’ Handbook
• Course materials, reading list, and post-course resources for ongoing development

WHY CHOOSE ICAEW?
• Trusted heritage: For over 145 years, ICAEW has trained and supported the world’s leading finance professionals, setting the global benchmark for quality.
• Expert-led learning: Our courses are designed and delivered by subject matter experts, combining professional insight with real-world experience.
• Connected and relevant: With close links to government, regulators, and industry, our training reflects the latest challenges and opportunities in business and finance.
• Practical and interactive: Live, small-group learning with peer exchange ensures every programme delivers immediate workplace impact – and counts as verifiable CPD.

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 8hrs 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.

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Delivered in partnership with the Non-Executive Directors' Association (NEDA), this is a highly interactive, one-day expert-led workshop combining case studies, discussion, and practical exercises.

The role and responsibilities of the NED
• Understanding the NED and Trustee remit.
• Corporate governance frameworks and legal duties.
• The role of NEDs, the Chair and Board Committees.
• Effective boards, culture and dynamics.

Adding strategic value
• Strategy, risk, finance and ESG for boards.
• Oversight of AI and emerging technologies.
• How NEDs contribute to organisational resilience and ethical leadership.
• Practical boardroom behaviours: challenge, influence, and collaboration.

Becoming and developing as a NED
• How to position yourself and find the right NED or Trustee role.
• Presenting yourself as an independent and credible candidate.
• Tips from experienced guest NED speakers.
• Certification test overview and next steps.

 

Nick Blackwell FCA, CEO, NEDA

Nick is CEO of the Non-Executive Directors’ Association (‘NEDA’), established in 2006 to develop quality board professionals and highly effective boards through promoting good governance and diversity of thought in the boardroom. NEDA partners with the ICAEW in delivering governance-based training, webinars and insight.

Nick is a leading authority in Corporate Governance, Audit and Assurance, Risk and Finance. He has 18 years’ experience delivering CPD, exam, and train-the-trainer courses both online and in-person worldwide. Delegates particularly enjoy Nick’s interactive and collaborative training style.

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 an ICAEW-qualified FCA having trained as an auditor with big-4 accounting firm PwC. He then moved into investment banking with Lehman Brothers where he specialised in corporate governance, audit, risk, internal control and strategy.
Rate Cost
ICAEW Member £780 + VAT
Non-member £895 + VAT

Is there any pre-work?
No, there is no pre-work to complete before the course.

How are the courses delivered?
All Virtual Classrooms are run live on Zoom and are not recorded. In-person courses are held at Chartered Accountants' Hall, Moorgate, London.
The NED course is a full day course, running from 9:30 to 17:30 UK time. These are interactive and delegate involvement is encouraged. Additional resources, including the NED handbook and NED certification test will be available following the virtual classroom.

When will I receive joining instructions?
One week before the course you will receive an email containing joining instructions. These include a Zoom link for the Virtual Classroom variant and confirmation of venue for the in-person variant. Course materials are shared during and after the course.

How do I access the course slide deck?
The slide deck and any additional materials will be shared during and after the course. These are not available before the course.

How do I access the handbook?
Following the course, we will send you an email with instructions on how to access the 6-months complimentary NEDA Premium membership. On NEDA’s platform, you will gain access to the handbook. If you would like access to the handbook after this 6-month period, you will need to purchase the physical handbook on Amazon or purchase the NEDA Premium membership to continue accessing the platform.

How do I access the NED certificate test?
Following the course, you will receive an email from SpeedExam, the platform that hosts the test. The test comprises 30 multiple choice questions to be answered in one hour. You will have two attempts to pass the test and can also practice beforehand by attempting the mock test also on SpeedExam . If you do not pass in the first two attempts, there will be an additional cost to retake the test.

What if I am going to be 15 minutes late?
This is not a problem. Although the classroom starts at the time specified on the booking page, you will be let into the session 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, but only if you purchase a second place. Each booking is valid for one person only.

Can I record the training?
No, neither the virtual or in-person course may be recorded. The virtual classroom course is also not recorded by the trainer.

Does this course count as verifiable CPD?
Yes, the NED training and certification programme could contribute up to 21 hours of verifiable CPD, so long as you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role. This includes the 7-hour 1-day training course (whether virtual classroom or in-person) and other work towards the certification. Additional information about CPD can be found here: Your guide to CPD.

How many people will be on the course?
Group sizes vary between 6 – 20 delegates per course. The Virtual Classroom resembles the in-person classroom and the course content is the same.

Who should attend this course?
This course is aimed at business leaders, existing and aspirant board members and trustees. The course is sector and organisation type agnostic.

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