| The Directors College* oversees the
development of training and other programming in conjunction
with its founding partners,THE
CONFERENCE BOARD OF CANADA and THE
DEGROOTE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS at MCMASTER
UNIVERSITY. The Directors College has two levels of education,
the Chartered Director Program and Specialized
Programs and Courses.
The Chartered Director Program
Overview
The Directors College Chartered Director program has become Canada’s national standard in director education. This comprehensive and innovative course takes a two-track approach to professional development and continuing education for corporate directors:
- The first track focuses on participants who want to earn
accreditation as a Chartered Director (C. Dir.). These participants
will complete the five modules that make up the complete
curriculum. The Chartered Director accreditation process
includes an examination, which is based on course materials
and instruction from all five modules.
- The second track is geared to participants who prefer
to hone their skills in particular areas, by selecting and
completing some individual modules, without completing the
whole curriculum.
Our program is designed for directors who already serve
on corporate boards, or candidates who intend to serve on
corporate boards and want to master the structure and dynamics
of corporate governance. The program’s curriculum is
tailored to the culture of Canadian business. It raises the
bar for professional standards and looks at the critically
important interaction between corporate governance and corporate
social responsibility. The registration fee of $4,000 per module includes all sessions over the 2 1/4-day period (a total of 92 hours for all five modules), copies of prepared handouts and available texts, and all meals and accommodation during the session. It does not include travel to and from the module location. There are five modules required to complete the Chartered Director program, so participants who are pursuing the C.Dir. designation will pay a total of $20,000 (GST exempt) in registration fees.
Please note that you can register for all five modules at once, but billing to your credit card will occur six to eight weeks in advance of each module so your payment can be dispersed.
The Chartered Director Program
Module 1: Accountability and Change
Module 2: Leadership and Strategy
Module 3: Oversight and Finance
Module 4: Communication and Social Responsibility
Module 5: The Board Simulation
Completion of Modules 1-4 is a pre-requisite for Module 5
Calendar of The Chartered Director Program
Specialized Programs
Overview
The Directors College also offers Specialized Programs and Courses tailored to the needs of board and committee chairs and members who want to learn how leading corporations apply the latest corporate governance principles, practices and insights. Each of these programs focuses on both the behavioural and technical sides of effective governance, going beyond the rules to leading practice application using case studies, seasoned professionals and experienced directors. The Committee Certifications also include a comprehensive national exam.
Specialized Programs
The Chairs Forum*
Introduction to Financial Literacy
Human Resources and Compensation Committee Certified (HRCC)*- Module 1
Human Resources and Compensation Committee Certified (HRCC)* - Module 2
Calendar of Specialized Programs
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