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Masterclass for Directors

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knowledge, skills, attributes and experience required of a high performing Board Director and also become a
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Masterclass for Directors
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A 4-Day Comprehensive Training Programme for Directors & Senior Executives

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A 2-Day Programme for Executive, Non-executive, Independent & Aspiring Directors on the Board

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Boards Preparedness Towards Emerging Technologies

Exclusively designed programme for Directors & Senior Executives to get equipped with Emerging Technologies

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Training requirements for Directors in India

A condensed weekend certification programme for Directors and Senior Executives.

Equips you with boardroom processes, skills, essentials of corporate governance, roles, rights and responsibilities of directors.

IOD through Masterclass for Directors works towards raising the standards of India’s boardroom functioning. Be part of an innovative and simplified training and learning experience.

Setting the standard for directors and business leaders in the corporate world.

Compiled to suite and help you become a confident and skilled director

Powerful enough to shape your future and drive society forward, no matter what your background or industry is.

Emerge as a true leader with personalized learning - all focused around the Director Competency Framework.

Over the years IOD has been supporting business leaders and conducted hundreds of batches of Masterclass for Directors nationwide, serving you, your board and your organization to grow.

It is specifically designed around professional competencies and delivered by directors, for directors.

Offers a whole vista of opportunities for preparing and updating of both Executive and the Non-Executive Independent Directors.

The course is under continuous watch to keep it updated with the latest regulatory changes, global trends and practices.

Achieve tangible outcomes from your investment, enabling you to deliver increased value and respond effectively to a challenging business environment.

Offers a suite of governance training to equip you with the tools to perform in your role at each stage of your development as a director.

Our attendees commended MFD as the value the mix of learning, interaction and hearing real-life experiences from practicing directors.

IOD’s Boardroom training programmes are delivered in a variety of formats to best suit the Company’s & Individual’s needs.

The ever-changing quality of the marketplace today requires that boards are continually evolving and growing to meet the needs of their organization. This constant evolution calls the board to go above and beyond the duties and responsibilities they are used to.

Whether you're a newly appointed director, aspiring to a position on the board, or looking to improve your performance with fresh insight, this training program will equip you with the crucial knowledge and skill-set to fulfil your role successfully.

Develop a practical understanding of the best practices in the boardroom.

Develop knowledge and skills before joining the board.

Recognize the director’s key legal responsibilities.

Enhance your value and reputation in the Board.

Strengthen your ability to secure directorship opportunities.

Improve your knowledge of the governance and ethical expectations of board members.

Outline what risk is and how to implement risk management techniques.

Apply decision making skills and implement strategies for your board.

Identify the fiduciary and compliance responsibilities of directors.

Efficiently assess risk, and effectively manage stakeholders while acting in your organization’s best interests.

Board Members are now expected to be up-to-date with all the regulations laid which needs to be followed both by company as well as Directors.

The requirement of Independent Directors on the boards of Indian Companies has gone up multifold due to the Companies Act, 2013 & SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Also, the appointment of women directors on the Board of specified Companies has increased the requirement of experienced and qualified women directors.

Top 1000 listed companies are required to appoint women independent directors.

Types of Training

Open-House Training

IOD offers training program in open format where participants from various sectors, geographies and rich experience participate in training programme conducted over a period of 3-4 days based on your mode of attending. The programme can be joined in two different modes.

Virtual Class: This is offered over a period of 4 days for two consecutive weekends. This allows the participant to access learning through technology at their convenience.

Offline Class: This is offered over a period of 3 days and is conducted in major metro cities at premium venues. This allows the participant to choose the venue and dates as per their convenience.

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In-House Training

Under the In-House format the training program is designed and customized as per the needs of the company. The programme can be delivered in half or full day session, covering one or more topics in much greater detail. Mode of the programme can be Virtual & Offline.

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Open-House Calender

Sl.No. Batch No. Format Place & Dates Registration Link
1. Batch No. 379th Offline Mumbai
Nov 14, 15 & 16, 2025
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2. Batch No. 380th Offline Bengaluru
Nov 21, 22 & 23, 2025
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3. Batch No. 381st Offline Hyderabad
Nov 28, 29 & 30, 2025
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4. Batch No. 382nd Offline Delhi
Nov 28, 29 & 30, 2025
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5. Batch No. 383rd Virtual All India
Dec 6, 7 & 13, 14, 2025
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6. Batch No. 384th Offline Chennai
Dec 12, 13 & 14, 2025
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7. Batch No. 385th Offline Pune
Jan 16, 17 & 18, 2026
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Please Note: Each training batch size is limited to encourage closer interaction.

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Who Would Benefit

This course is designed for Independent executive and Non-Executive Director & CEOs | Company Chairman | Presidents | CFOs | Bankers | Chartered | Accountants | Company Secretaries | Fund Managers | Management Analysts | Management Consultants | Academicians | Corporate Lawyers and Other Senior Executives, who are keen to serve on boards of Public Listed, Private, Government and Not-for-Profit Organizations.

P.S.: A minimum 5 years’ experience at senior management or its equivalent in independent practice, is required to register in this program.

Programme Benefits

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:-

Apply decision making skills and implement strategies for your board.

Identify the fiduciary and compliance responsibilities of directors.

Improve your knowledge of the governance and ethical expectations of board members.

Outline what risk is and how to implement risk management techniques.

Enhance your value and reputation to the board.

Strengthen your ability to secure directorship opportunities.

Certificate

On successful completion of the course and submission of Project Study Report, the certificate of ‘Certified Corporate Director’ from IOD will be awarded. This Certificate provides a recognition of your personnel and professional achievement in attaining and maintaining the requisite standards of knowledge, experience and probity.

Note: An additional USD $100 (towards Administrative & Postal charges) will be charged in case participant wants the certificate to be delivered to overseas address

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Masterclass Course Module

The training course offers flexibility in accessing information on a range of training modules relevant to directors and senior executives. The course undergoes continuous changes to keep it updated, with the latest regulatory requirements, global trends and practices. The following are the normal set of modules, which are subject to change.

Masterclass Course Module

Companies Act, 2013 & Other Corporate Laws: An Overview

This module will provide an overview of the important provisions of the Companies Act 2013 which deal with the ways companies are incorporated, how it is managed by the board and the manner in which the board interacts with their stakeholders. Key provisions of other corporate laws such as Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 are also covered.

Masterclass Course Module

The Board’s Legal Environment: Duties, Responsibilities & Liabilities of a Director.

The module provides an essential understanding of the role, duties and legal responsibilities and liabilities of Directors and the working environment of a Board.

Masterclass Course Module

Corporate Governance: Enhancing Stakeholder Values

Corporate Governance relates to structures, processes, systems and practices that are established by the company in the best interests of all stakeholders. This module deals with the principles and tenets of corporate governance, international codes, frameworks and practices and key requirements.

Masterclass Course Module

Independent Directors: Improving Corporate Credibility and Governance standards

This module covers the role, functions, rights, liabilities of Independent Directors who have become a very important part of the Boardroom. It will enable the participants to understand the nuances of this role, requirements of Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and key provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Masterclass Course Module

Strategic Leadership of Corporate Boards: Maximizing Effectiveness and Accountability

This module deals with good practices of effective Boards, including leadership composition and skills-mix, Board reviews and how Boards can add greater value. The module will enable an understanding of the operating environment of Directors and expectation of stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes.

Masterclass Course Module

Financial Literacy for Directors

Financial literacy is a key skill for any director. This module provides an understanding of what it means to be financially literate, the statutory provisions, financial terms and concepts, financial statements, key accounting standards, sources of finance and budgeting.

Masterclass Course Module

Driving Financial Performance

The Board of Directors drive organizational strategy, provide oversight to financial performance and risk management amongst other areas. The module will assist a director to further understand the role in evaluating the health of the organization including its liquidity position and solvency, key aspects of Mergers & Acquisitions, decision making and control and identifying early warning signs of financial failures.

Masterclass Course Module

Corporate Strategy

Strategy setting is an important role of the board. Globalization, digitization of business, emerging technologies, focus on Sustainability and the new workforce have provided a new dimension to strategy, its execution and performance monitoring.

Masterclass Course Module

Enterprise Risk Management

Companies have to ensure that significant risks are identified, evaluated and managed. Non-financial intangible risks include social, ethical, environment and reputational risks. This module will enable an understanding of the key legal provisions related to enterprise risk management, ERM process, key definitions, risk frameworks, concepts such as emerging risk and how ERM needs to be aligned with company strategy. This will also provide a brief understanding on fraud risk and cybersecurity risk and the importance of risk culture within the organization which will positively contribute to effectiveness of the ERM process.

Masterclass Course Module

Corporate Sustainability: Environmental, Social and Economic Responsibility

Competitiveness depends on the productivity with which companies can use financial capital and manage risk pertaining to broader areas such as geographical, technological, energy or human resource. Becoming environmentally responsible means building management systems capable of attaining best practice. A key competitive differentiator will be the ability to transform a business’ product, operations and complete the supply chain to make it sustainable. This module will provide an understanding on various aspects of building a sustainable business and the need to have an agenda for surviving and thriving in the future.

Masterclass Course Module

Board Committees: Enhancing Effectiveness and Accountability

The Board of Directors acts on behalf of the shareholders in overseeing the company and its management. Today, Boards are under intense scrutiny - from shareholders, regulators, the media, company employees, and other stakeholders. Directors rarely receive accolades for taking steps to ensure that their companies succeed and avoid major problems, but they are questioned when things go wrong. Given the wide range of the Board's responsibilities and the diverse nature of skills required, the Board delegates certain responsibilities to specialist Committees of the Board. The Companies Act 2013 prescribes four such mandatory Committees. This module discusses the broad role, duties and powers of these committees in general, with sharper focus on the Audit Committee.

Masterclass Course Module

Learning into Practice (Boardroom Simulation Exercise)

This session provides an opportunity for real-time experience of the ‘Quarterly Boardroom meeting’ situation. The participant would also briefly understand important board procedures prior to the simulation.

Masterclass Course Module

Sensitizing Board of Directors: Organizational and Board Dynamics, Ethics & Communication

The complexity, dynamics and speed of modern business communication environment has to be recognized. The role of critical and creative thinking, listening culture, collaborative working and visual communication are of paramount importance in the communication process within the Board. The module will deal with the communication roadblocks, strategy to develop reports and presentations that are persuasive.

Masterclass Course Module

Transformative Technologies: Risks and Opportunities

Over the past decade, exponential developments are taking place in technology and its use in business. These technologies have impacted the entire business ecosystem globally bringing about multiple disrupters in all spheres of our businesses. In order to be competitive and also stay relevant, organizations are forced to adopt these disruptive technologies and adapt to disruptive market forces. This session will provide a broad understanding of changing business models, transformative technologies, key aspects to strategic decision making and the role of a board member in such decisions.

Masterclass Course Module

Internal Audit: A Critical Player In Organizational Governance

Internal Audit has assumed greater significance after the mandatory appointment of an Internal Auditor by the board of specified public and private companies under the Companies Act, 2013. This module with provide clarity on the role of internal audit in organizational governance and in protecting and enhancing organizational value. This will enable a functional understanding of modern internal auditing practices which in turn will assist in discharging statutory responsibilities.

Masterclass Course Module

Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code: Guidance for Directors & Promoters

When a company faces insolvency or bankruptcy, the directors of the company can face personal liability for the company's debts. This module will discuss the brief provisions of the code and key aspects that the director needs to keep in mind.

Masterclass Course Module

Competition Act, 2002: Compliance by the Board

Competition law seeks to maintain market competition by regulating anti-competitive practices by companies. Competition law is implemented through public and private enforcement. The participant will be able to understand the key provisions of the Act, its relevance to the company board and the safeguards companies need to take in order to adequately comply with this regulation.

Masterclass Course Module

Discussion on 'Mock Test Paper on Independent Directors Proficiency Test'

Discussion on 'Mock test paper on Independent Directors Proficiency Test'.

Pre Reading Material

Pre-Reading Material

The training course offers flexibility in accessing information on a range of training modules relevant to directors and senior executives. The course undergoes continuous changes to keep it updated, with the latest regulatory requirements, global trends and practices. The following are the normal set of modules, which are subject to change.

Project Study Report

Project Study Report

To give a practical exposure, each participant is required to prepare a project study in the form of Project Study Report on completion of the course. The project topic can be chosen on any of the subjects covered in the programme. It provides opportunity to demonstrate independence, originality and to implement into practice the knowledge gained through the course. The Guidelines for Project Study Report will be provided to you along with the course material during the Masterclass for Directors programme. For more information, please write to

IOD Empaneled Faculty

Become an IOD Faculty for boardroom training

IOD is constantly looking out for experts having the required passion, knowledge and expertise to provide training programmes to directors and senior executives. Our faculty of course leaders and executive coaches are all expert practitioners in the fields of Board legal aspects, Governance, Strategy, Leadership and Finance and have been recruited in recognition of their wide directorial experience, detailed subject matter expertise and excellent facilitation skills.

Every course leader brings a unique wealth of insights from within the boardroom and wider business community to the programmes they deliver and the Institute of Directors gives exclusive access to their expertise.

We lookout for such expert practitioners for the subjects mentioned below, whom can join the pool of our state of art faculty members:

  1. Masterclass Course Module

    Companies Act, 2013 & Other Corporate Laws: An Overview

  2. Masterclass Course Module

    The Board's Legal Environment: Duties, Responsibilities & Liabilities of a Director

  3. Masterclass Course Module

    Corporate Governance: Enhancing stakeholder value

  4. Masterclass Course Module

    Independent Directors: Improving Corporate credibility and Governance standards

  5. Masterclass Course Module

    Strategic Leadership of Corporate Boards: Maximizing Effectiveness and Accountability

  6. Masterclass Course Module

    Financial Literacy for Directors

  7. Masterclass Course Module

    Driving Financial Performance

  8. Masterclass Course Module

    Corporate Strategy

  9. Masterclass Course Module

    Enterprise Risk Management

  10. Masterclass Course Module

    Corporate Sustainability: Environmental, Social and Economic Responsibility

  11. Masterclass Course Module

    Board Committees: Enhancing Effectiveness and Accountability

  12. Masterclass Course Module

    Learning into Practice (Boardroom Simulation Exercise)

  13. Masterclass Course Module

    Sensitizing Board of Directors: Organizational and Board Dynamics, Ethics & Communication

  14. Masterclass Course Module

    Transformative Technologies: Risks and Opportunities

  15. Masterclass Course Module

    Internal Audit: A critical player in organizational governance

  16. Masterclass Course Module

    Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code: Guidance for Directors & Promoters

  17. Masterclass Course Module

    Competition Act, 2002: Compliance by the Board

  18. Masterclass Course Module

    Discussion on 'Mock test paper on Independent Directors Proficiency Test

Open House Programme

Sl.No. Participant Fee (per participant) GST 18% (SAC999293) Total Amount Payable
1. Rs. 60,000 Rs. 10,800 Rs. 70,800
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Course Deliverables

The registration fee is for the 4-day (two weekends) Non Residential Masterclass for Directors Virtual Training Programme, and it entitles to the followings:

  • Course slides used during the programme in soft copy after completion of the programme.
  • One-year Complimentary membership of IOD. (applicable to non-members)
  • Complimentary empanelment in the IOD’s Directors Databank (A platform for Directors & Gateway for the Companies).
  • Award of 'Certified Corporate Director' on successful completion & post submission of Project Study Report.

Note: Above Fees are inclusive of Course materials (Soft Copy of IOD Handbooks)

Discount on Registration Fee

  • 10% Registration & Payment one month in advance
  • 10% for Woman / Senior Citizens participant
  • 15% for IOD Annual Member (Including Institutional Member)
  • 30% for IOD Life Member (Including Institutional Member)
  • 20% for group participation of 3 or more nomination from the same organization
  • 25% for group participants from the same organization (6 or more nominations)

Note:

  • Only one discount is applicable
  • There are limited numbers of seats available, and shall be open to ‘first come first served’ basis.
Sl.No. Delegate Fee (per participant) GST 18% (SAC999293) Total Amount Payable
1. Rs. 70,000 Rs. 12,600 Rs. 82,600
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Course Deliverables

The registration fee is for the 3-day (weekends) Non Residential Masterclass for Directors Offline Training Programme, and it entitles to the followings:

  • Course slides used during the programme in soft copy after completion of the programme.
  • One-year Complimentary membership of IOD. (applicable to non-members)
  • Complimentary empanelment in the IOD’s Directors Databank (A platform for Directors & Gateway for the Companies).
  • Award of 'Certified Corporate Director' on successful completion & post submission of Project Study Report.

Note: Above Fees are inclusive of Course materials (Hard Copy of IOD Handbooks)

Discount on Registration Fee

  • 10% Registration & Payment one month in advance
  • 10% for Woman / Senior Citizens participant
  • 15% for IOD Annual Member (Including Institutional Member)
  • 30% for IOD Life Member (Including Institutional Member)
  • 20% for group participation of 3 or more nomination from the same organization
  • 25% for group participants from the same organization (6 or more nominations)

Note:

  • Only one discount is applicable
  • There are limited numbers of seats available, and shall be open to ‘first come first served’ basis.

Inhouse Programme

IOD offers 18 modules and these have been finalised after thorough research and study over the years. You may pick up any module of your own choice or at IOD’s discretion.

Sl.No. Programme Duration Commercials(upto 25 participants)
1. 4 days online training programme (covering 3 modules per day of 90 to 120 min) INR 5.75 Lacs Plus 18% GST
2. 3 days offline training programme (covering 4 modules per day of 90 to 120 min) INR 6.75 Lacs Plus 18% GST
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IOD Deliverables (Online programme)

  • Soft copy of the course material covering all slides, shown during the course.
  • 'Certified Corporate Director’ certification on successful submission of Project Study Report (only when attended on all 4 days Masterclass covering 12 modules).

IOD Deliverables (Offline programme)

  • IOD shall provide kit, course materials covering pre-read material before the program; session presentations will be given in a pen drive at the conclusion of the program.
  • An award 'Certified Corporate Director’ certification on successful submission of Project Study Report (only when attended on all 3 days Masterclass covering 12 modules)

The number of participants will be upto a maximum batch size of 25 in each training programme.

Disclaimer

Course descriptions, including fees, are given in good faith. However, the organizers preserve the right to change Resource Persons, Dates, Topics, Venue as per exigency of circumstances, if any.

Cancellation Policy

Participants who have already paid and registered for the programme, will be entitled to change the preferred location to attend the course to any convenient location, where the course is being conducted, within a year or a substitute delegate can be named before the program begins. No refund shall be made for cancellation.

Trained Directors Under the Masterclass

FAQ's

IOD's ‘Masterclass for Directors’ leading to “Certified Corporate Director” - is an exclusive qualification which has been designed to address the challenges of the future board by upskilling the aspiring Directors. It trains & certifies Directors and aspiring Directors as “Certified Corporate Director”, which offers great insight on Board Processes, Board Strategic Involvement and also growing focus on the role of Independent Directors, changing regulations - Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements (LODR), Companies Act, etc., including a Board simulation exercise to validate & enhance preparedness for the future. It also helps Directors hone their boardroom skills, ESG knowledge as part of business strategy & performance and enables effective corporate governance in an increasingly fast-changing world.

The ‘Masterclass for Directors’ Programme is offered in two formats:

OPEN FORMAT (For aspiring & serving directors):

The training Programme is conducted in most major metro cities. The participants can choose their venue and dates, as convenient to them.

IN-HOUSE FORMAT (For corporates):

The training Programme is delivered in half or full day format, covering one or more topics in much greater detail. The Programme is designed as per the needs of the company. The Programme can be delivered in Offline and Online modes.

Over the past twenty years, IOD has conducted over 470 such training sessions and trained over 10,000 as its Trained Alumni, joining its IOD India Global Network.

For Offline: It will be a 3 day condensed weekend certification Programme.

For Virtual: It will be a 4 day (two consecutive weekends) condensed weekend certification Programme

The training course offers flexibility in accessing information on a range of training modules relevant to Directors and Senior Executives. The course undergoes continuous enhancements to keep it updated, with the latest regulatory requirements, global trends and practices. The following are the normal set of modules, which are subject to change.

Companies Act, 2013 & Other Corporate laws: An Overview, The Board’s legal Environment: Duties, Responsibilities and Liabilities of a Director, Corporate Governance: Enhancing Stakeholder Value, Independent Directors: Improving Corporate Credibility and Governance Standards, Board Committees: Enhancing Effectiveness and Accountability, Strategic Leadership of Corporate Boards: Maximizing Effectiveness and Accountability, Financial Literacy for Directors, Driving Financial Performance etc.

Company Chairman/Chairperson, Directors, Presidents, CEOs, CFOs, Bankers, Fund Managers, Company Secretaries, Senior Government Officials, Senior Executives of NGOs, Investors, Brokers, Chartered Accountants, Management Analysts, Financial Consultant & Academicians and aspiring Independent Directors.

The course will update your understanding of boardroom practices, helping you to:

  • Apply decision-making skills and implement strategies for your board.
  • Identify the fiduciary and compliance responsibilities of a Director.
  • Improve your knowledge of Corporate Governance and ethical expectations from Board members.
  • Understand risk and fraud and how to guard against these risks.
  • Enhance your value as an effective member of the boardroom. The duties, responsibilities and role as an effective Independent Director.
  • Strengthen your ability to secure your position as an Independent Director.

Please refer to the web-link below to access the calendar for the upcoming batches of IOD’s ‘Masterclass for Directors’ Programme. You may opt for your location & dates as per your convenience and availability.

https://iodglobal.com/masterclass-for-directors

 

The registration fee for ‘Masterclass for Directors’ Programme, entitles you to one year complimentary membership of IOD. However, if you enrol for annual membership in advance, you will be entitled to get 15% discount as IOD Annual Member and 30 % discount as Life Member, on the Masterclass Programme. Complimentary membership of one year is applicable for Non IOD members only.

Here are the detailed steps one needs to follow as per the process and procedure to enrol:

Step-1: Head over to (https://iodglobal.com/masterclass/registration_form) and complete the registration or send us your query at info@iodglobal.com and we will reach out to you.

Step-2: The payment can follow: online or through post with a DD/ Cheque, via the link https://iodglobal.com/pay_online.php

Step-3: When the Registration form and the specified fee is received, an official confirmation will be sent via email, outlining the Programme specifics.

Step-4: The Programme, followed by a submission of a Project Study Report & its approval, will lead to the award of "Certified Corporate Director” certificate. 

IOD’s ‘Masterclass for Directors’ is a certification programme leading to the prestigious “Certified Corporate Director” Certificate followed by the submission of a Project Study Report.

The “Certified Corporate Director” certificate comes with a life time validity. However, we urge IOD Certified Alumni to enhance their knowledge in every 3 years to remain vigilant with the Regulatory amendments from time to time and evolving boardroom trends.

With a rich legacy of over three decades “Certified Corporate Director” certification from IOD offers esteemed recognition, acknowledging significant professional achievements in  consistently meeting and upholding the highest standards of knowledge, experience, and integrity.

The Institute of Directors (IOD) being a globally recognized association of Directors, its objective is to provide its members and Certified Director Alumni with a comprehensive understanding of Indian Company Law and the legal framework governing boards, with a specific emphasis on the duties and responsibilities of Directors operating within India. However, it's important to note that since Indian corporate law draws influence from foreign jurisdictions, the certification from the Institute of Directors carries significant recognition both within India and internationally.

The ‘Masterclass for Directors’ Programme is followed by submission of a Project Study Report within 45 days of completing the Masterclass programme.

Each participant is required to prepare a project study in the form of a Project Study Report. The project topic can be chosen amongst any of the areas covered during the Masterclass. It serves as an opportunity for showcasing the application of acquired knowledge and demonstrating participants' competence in translating theoretical insights into practical skills.

The certificate is issued once the Project Study Report is approved by the Committee.

The Masterclass is open to all senior executives, with over 5 years’ experience at senior management level in Public or Private sector corporations/organizations and Government departments. If a participant needs any guidance or assistance to decide his/her eligibility to pursue this Masterclass, he/she can share his/her updated resume with us and we would be happy to assist further and support in mapping the eligibility of the participant.

Please note: IOD reserves the rights to give admission on its sole discretion.

You may apply at any time for the Masterclass. However, the reservation of seat & payment can be made well in advance since it is subject to the availability of seats as the batch size is limited, to ensure quality standards and is purely based on a first come, first serve basis.

The available discounts as per the policy are as follows:

  • 10% Registration & Payment one month in advance
  • 10% for Woman / Senior Citizens participant
  • 15% for IOD Members
  • 30% for IOD Life Members
  • 20% for group participants from the same organization (3 or more nominations)
  • 25% for group participants from the same organization (6 or more nominations)

Maximum discount permissible for Individuals is 30% & for Group is 25%.

Over the last 30 years, IOD has a legacy of bringing seasoned faculty members & experts and the-state-of-the-art board members who do not only share extensive skills but possess boardroom experience as well, across the dynamic spectrum of organizations—from multinational corporations and various public and private sector entities. This guarantees that our programme objectives are surely achieved with qualitative design, content and delivery respectively.  The participants are benefitted from direct and relevant experience which is recognizable and useful to them in their daily professional goals and aspirations.

For more details, please visit the following link: https://iodglobal.com/masterclass-for-directors#faculty-profile

IOD has recently launched its freshly revised and revamped portal IOD Directors Databank - A Platform for Directors, A Gateway for Companies, to fulfil the need of Directorship positions in various Boards at the same time supporting our ever evolving Boardroom Community. As India is marching towards a larger and booming economy, this “IOD Directors Databank” surely will play a pivotal role in bringing the world together.

More details about IOD Directors Databank can be viewed at: https://iodglobal.com/directorsdatabank/

Yes, the empanelment on the IOD Directors Databank is open to all individuals nationally and globally. However, IOD members and certified alumni enjoy special privilege of getting publicised and projected through various channels like social media platforms, IOD website and the monthly publications.

Yes, IOD maintains IOD Directors Databank which also acts as a gateway for companies. It not only maintains a distinguished panel of Directors, both male and female, who possess the requisite qualifications, experience, and enthusiasm to serve as Directors across a spectrum of major industries but also aids in offering comprehensive assistance to companies in fulfilling their Board Recruitment needs. It serves as a vital link, seamlessly connecting Corporates with the aspiring Directors.

IOD is predominantly dedicated to providing essential insights to public limited companies seeking both Executive and Non-Executive Directors. Our IOD Directors Databank functions as a dynamic gateway, seamlessly connecting corporates with aspiring professionals. While the Masterclass equips individuals with foundational skills, the role of Executive and Non-Executive Directors demands additional traits, including visibility and networking, which extend beyond the Masterclass curriculum.

Recognizing this, we position the Masterclass as a valuable step in this journey. Our focus lies in cultivating a larger pool of Board-ready professionals, emphasizing the holistic preparation required for effective placements in corporate leadership roles.

IOD's mission is to impart the essential skills and knowledge necessary for effective corporate governance and to cultivate a pool of qualified, eligible, and willing individuals. While it would not be fair to put a percentage of individuals who have acquired Board-level positions after completing our Masterclass, we are proud to have witnessed an enviable number of success stories within our community.  

Potential employers consider the holistic background of candidates, and completion of our Masterclass can act as an additional qualification for leadership roles. Many of our participants have successfully secured positions in various corporations, while others have advanced in executive leadership roles.

We highly recommend our participants to consider showcasing their profiles on other relevant social portals to maximize visibility.

As per the strategic approach, we urge all our members and the Director alumni to enhance their chances of boardroom induction by actively participating in various conferences and seminars to showcase their talents. Networking with key individuals is a proven method to gain visibility and attract opportunities.

IOD India provides numerous opportunities for networking through its national and international conferences, presenting valuable opportunities to connect with influential figures in the corporate landscape.

You can view a compilation of past participants from earlier batches of Masterclass Training Programme by clicking on the link provided below;

https://iodglobal.com/masterclass-for-directors#previous-participations

 

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has provided a platform to develop a databank of Independent Directors by way of empanelment of existing Independent Directors as well as the aspiring professionals. Effective from 01st March, 2020, upon successful registration in the databank, every individual shall pass an online proficiency self-assessment test within a period of 2 years from the date of inclusion of his/her name in the databank.

IOD is an independent apex professional association for Directors and Senior Executives which conducts its flagship training programme ‘Masterclass for Directors’ leading to “Certified Corporate Director” – which is exclusively designed to assist you to pass the online test and address the challenges of the future board by up-skilling the aspiring Directors. It trains & certifies the existing Directors’ and aspiring Directors’ as “Certified Corporate Director”. It offers valuable and crucial insights on Board Processes and Board Strategic Involvement with a focus on the role of Independent Directors, Changing Statutory Regulations (LODR, Companies Act, MCA etc.,) including Board simulation exercise to validate & enhance the preparedness for the future roles and needs.

The objective is to develop a prominent databank of qualified Independent Directors by way of empanelment of all existing Independent Directors as well as the professionals aspiring to become Independent Directors.

Every Individual who intends to get appointed as an Independent Director in a company may register his/her name in the databank and apply for the Online Proficiency Self-Assessment test.

Any individual may voluntarily apply for the inclusion of his/her name in the databank. For detailed information on the application process for DIN, please refer to the following link: https://www.mca.gov.in/MinistryV2/applyfordin.html

The Online Proficiency Self-Assessment test comprises a total of 50 MCQ questions, divided into 25 direct questions and 25 scenario-based questions, each carrying two marks. The entire test is designed to be completed within a 75-minute time frame, giving an average of 1.5 minutes for each question.

Passing the Online Proficiency Self-Assessment test requires an individual to score at least fifty percent in aggregate.

Yes, there are few exemptions for the online proficiency test and those are given on the link https://www.independentdirectorsdatabank.in/self_assessment for your reference.

Yes. The certificate is generated online after passing/clearing of the online proficiency test. However, no printed certificate (hard copy) would be provided.

Presently, MCA has not notified any duration for the validity of the certificate. However, it shall be subject to any change in the said rules at the discretion of MCA.

IOD’s ‘Masterclass for Directors’ programme  include exclusive sessions on the Mock Test followed by a detailed discussion on Mock Test giving a comprehensive overview to prepare individuals about the actual test.

If an individual fails to clear the online test in 1st attempt, the next slot can only be booked after 1 day from the previously booked slot date and time. There is no limit on the number of attempts an individual may take for passing the Online Proficiency Self-Assessment test.

Yes. The registration is required to be renewed based on the subscription plan selected. The databank would maintain the inclusion of the name for the said duration of subscription only. In order to keep the name included in the databank in compliance to the rules, the subscription is required to be renewed if not opted for lifetime.