Board Digital Leadership Certificate
Learn how to oversee digital transformation and digital strategy, manage cybersecurity, grasp emerging technologies. Apply these insights to benefit your organisation or secure your next non-executive appointment.
Develop the ability to work alongside technolgy teams, evaluate and oversee tech and digital investments, think through ethics and regulations, guide technology governance. You will be empowered to contribute to board discussions and decision-making.
Fulfil your role as a non-executive director by applying your tech knowledge to drive innovation and operational efficiency. Lead and govern more effectively, with confidence and impact.
Staying current is necessary to maintain relevance and effectiveness in governance roles. The Board Digital Leadership Certificate is specifically designed to ensure that you don’t fall behind. You will be equipped you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate and lead in a tech-driven environment.
The curriculum covers a range of tech and digital topics, from strategy, innovation, and governance to cyber security, data, ethics, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and tech-supported decision-making in the boardroom.
You will learn to structure the conversation at your next board meeting and address technology strategy, cybersecurity risks and digital transformation initiatives, and technology governance.
You will be empowered with the knowledge and skills required to contribute to technology-related discussions and decisions positively, confidently and with impact. You will ensure that your organisation(s) can navigate the complexities and opportunities of the digital era with success.
Understand tech trends and their relevance to your boards and organisations.
Navigate cybersecurity risks and protect the organisation’s digital assets.
Assess the impact and potential of emerging technologies.
Develop a tech mindset and collaborate with tech teams.
Leverage tech solutions for strategic advantages and opportunities.
Learn how to evaluate tech investments.
Oversee technology governance and incorporate ethical considerations into decisions.
Discharge your duty as a board member and non-executive director.
5+ hours of self-paced materials using varied formats to maximise your learnings, from presentations to expert interviews, white papers, downloadable summary sheets and highly valuable “questions for the board” to take to your next board meeting.
Delivered by subject matter experts, digital and tech non-executive directors and board professionals with undisputed expertise in the fields of digital transformation, data, cyber, artificial intelligence, ethics, regulations and more.
Certificate awarded by the Institute of Board Members to evidence your achievement and newly gained skills. The Board Digital Leadership Certificate is one of the components of the Institute of Board Members NED Diploma.
The Board Digital Leadership Certificate is designed to keep you at the forefront of digital and technological advancements, ensuring you remain up-to-date, relevant, and highly sought after in boardrooms. Committing to this course will help you fulfil your responsibilities under Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006.
By earning a certificate from NEDonBoard, Institute of Board Members, you showcase your commitment to continuous learning and demonstrate that your skills and knowledge are current and comprehensive. This commitment strengthens your professional profile, making you a contemporary and desirable professional for board positions.
Artificial intelligence
Friday 16 May 2025 - 11 AM GMT (online)
Digital transformation
Thursday 20 May 2025 - 11 AM GMT (online)
Digital transformation
Thursday 4 December 2025 - 11 AM BST (online)
Artificial intelligence
Wednesday 10 December 2025 - 11 AM BST (online)
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With most businesses these days considered to be digitally or technology enabled, the need for board members and non-executive directors to lead the agenda on Digital Transformation, Data & AI and Cyber has never been greater. The NEDonBoard mini modules will provide you with an easy set of questions and a simple toolkit to lead the conversations in your Boards.
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Strategy and risk management are key topics in the boardroom – and both domains are increasingly impacted by technology. Directors need the knowledge to oversee technology strategy and to manage the technology and cyber risks impacting their organisations in today’s highly connected world.
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I’ve seen first hand the consequences of poor cyber strategy aligned to data, and a lack of board level understanding for effective oversight. It’s something which NEDs, board members and the organisations they serve would benefit from better understanding, and addressing in their boardrooms.
Companies that have contributed, together with NEDonBoard, in the delivery of the Certificate
FAQs
Answers to your Frequently Asked Questions.
To whom the course is for ?
The Board Digital Leadership Certificate is designed for NEDs and board members who have limited experience or expertise in technology. It is suited for those seeking to enhance their understanding and oversight of digital transformation, cybersecurity, technology strategy, artificial intelligence, ethics, and regulatory compliance with their organisations.
You may sign up whether you are currently serving on a board as a non-executive or executive director or on track to an appointment.
How long does it take to complete?
You should a minimum of 5 hours to go through the self-study materials. Each of the two workshops will take 90 to 120 minutes, with an option to continue the conversation and network after the sessions.
The self-paced materials are easily digestible and can be watched in your own time at your own pace. So, you can move through the materials at a speed that’s right for you.
We kindly request that the self-study is completed prior to attending the interactive workshops.
Why should I choose to work with NEDonBoard on my board professional development?
As the UK professional body for non-executive directors and board members and the Institute of Board Members, we have real-world experience of the ongoing professional development of board members, whether you are new to the NED role or established as a non-executive director.
What is included in the price?
You will receive access to all course videos, expert interviews, and bonus materials for a 6-month period, giving you ample time to review the materials more than once. We request that self-paced materials be studied prior to the workshops taking place. Upon sign-up, you will select the dates. You may change your selected dates once, subject to prior approval of the NEDonBoard team.
On-demand personal support is available for questions or clarifications.
The course comes with a subscription to our weekly Tuesday newsletter for you to stay-up-to-date with boardroom developments and get information about activities within the NEDonBoard community.
Can I get my company or employer to pay for the programme?
Some organisations have a training budget to support the professional development of their employees, senior leadership teams and non-executive directors. Please contact us at [email protected] to arrange invoicing.
What guarantees are you offering?
Here are the guarantees NEDonBoard offers you when you sign up to one of our training courses.
- Best in-class instruction: we guarantee that the thought leaders delivering the course are experts in their field and have the necessary qualifications and experience to teach the course material effectively.
- Relevant curriculum: we guarantee that the curriculum is relevant and aligned with industry standards and current trends.
- Flexibility: we guarantee that the course is flexible and can be tailored to meet your needs and schedules.
- Support: we guarantee that you will have access to support throughout the course through the training platform.
- Credibility: we guarantee that the course is recognised and respected in the industry and will be viewed positively by potential employers.
- Satisfaction guarantee: we guarantee that you will be satisfied with the course or you will receive a refund in line with our T&Cs.
- Results: we guarantee that the course will have a positive impact on your non-executive director career, and you will see an improvement in your skills and knowledge as a result of completing the course.
Become a pivotal force on your board in the digital and technology domains.
Achieve recognition as a board digital leader.
Fulfil your duty with confidence.
Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge required of modern and professional NED.
Start anytime, at your own pace
Building your digital and tech expertise: upskilling for strategic impact in the boardroom
£1,776
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