The NED Accelerator®

The NED Accelerator Programme® is designed for professionals looking to transition to non-executive directorship successfully, quickly, and confidently or build a portfolio of NED positions. The course will allow you to define your value proposition to boards, execute a NED CV that converts your application into interviews, understand the NED role, secure an appointment and prepare you to be effective once appointed.

When boards look to appoint a non-executive director, they are looking for the candidate to have a diverse range of skills and knowledge so that they can contribute to the sustainable success of their organisation. Anyone who has held a senior executive position, consulted with boards or developed an expertise and skills that are transferable, can fast-track their progression and become board-ready and appointable by taking the NED Accelerator Programme. There are no strict eligibility criteria to enrol into the Programme.

You should allow a minimum of 10 hours to complete the NED Accelerator Starter. 

The course is delivered online, self-paced, so you can move through the materials at a speed that’s right for you. The length of our videos varies between 10 to 30 minutes, totalling 6 hours of high-quality, relevant, and actionable video content. 

Homework will be completed throughout the programme, including the definition of your value proposition, identification of the boards you should target and execution of your NED CV. 

To reinforce these learnings, you will also receive a soft copy of the guide “What to Expect of the NED role” guide, access the downloadable summary sheets and validate your learnings with our assessments. 

You should allow a minimum of 30 hours to graduate with the NED Accelerator – The Complete Programme.

The online course is self-paced, so you can move through the materials at a speed that’s right for you. The length of our videos varies between 10 to 30 minutes, totalling over 15 hours of high-quality, relevant, and actionable video content. 

This is complemented with white papers related to the role of the NED (our acclaimed white paper: “What to Expect of the NED role”), the due diligence and induction processes, as well as a comprehensive guide to prepare you for your NED interviews. 

Homework will be completed throughout the programme, including the definition of your value proposition, identification of the boards you should target and execution of your NED CV. 

To reinforce these learnings, you will also access the downloadable summary sheets, the NED letter of appointment template, links to further reading and additional learning resources, and validate your learnings with our assessments.

We recommend The Starter if you are looking to affirm your decision to become a non-executive director. 

We recommend The Complete if you are committed to secure a role because The Complete Programme provides a more in-depth, rounded and comprehensive preparation for your transition. 

The Complete Programme includes unique and exclusive insights into the recruitment process, allowing you to fast-track your journey thanks to our various templates and white papers detailing crucial components of the journey to the boardroom e.g., how to best prepared for successful NED interviews, or how to find your voice in the boardroom as a newly appointed board member.

We recommend The Full Support if you want to be coached at every step of the process, from understanding the responsibilities of non-executive directors, to working out your value proposition, reviewing your application documents and role playing NED interviews and board meetings. Group coaching sessions are led by board professionals, subject matter experts and non-executive directors with extensive experience of helping first-time non-executive directors secure a role.

As the UK professional body for non-executive directors and board members and the institute of board members, we have a 10-year track record in successfully transitioning professionals to non-executive roles.

A professional body is an organisation with individual members practising a profession in which the organisation maintains an oversight of the knowledge, skills, conduct and practice of that. Further information can be found on the gov.uk website . NEDonBoard, Institute of Board Members is a professional body for NEDs and board members and was granted Institute status in its own rights by the Secretary of State.

Here is why you should invest in yourself with NEDonBoard:

1. The NED Accelerator® course curriculum has been designed with the input of the NEDonBoard community of non-execs and board members.
2. It is delivered by subject matter experts and non-execs, who are truly independent board professionals.
3. As of today, it is the only course in the market that combines fundamental governance knowledge with tools, guidance and strategies for you to secure NED roles.
4. You are awarded a professional qualification upon completion of the course.
5. There are no comparable training courses in the market in terms of content, quality, delivery and user experience.

You will receive access to all the programme videos, bonus materials, downloadable summary sheets and publications for a period of 18 months. You will also receive the widely read NEDonBoard community weekly newsletter.

We offer a payment plan to those requiring instalments. Contact us at [email protected] for information. We work with Stripe, so your payment is handled securely. VAT applies to the cost of the course (UK and EU residents).

This will depend on the individual company. Most will have a training budget to support the professional development of employees and staff retention, so it’s worth having a conversation with your manager or HR director. When discussing the possibility of them covering the cost, we recommend you present the following programme information and benefits:

• Comprehensive course curriculum
• Experienced course leaders
• Online and at your own pace to avoid business disruption
• Skills developed on the course
• CPD credits associated with the course
• Programme delivered by a professional body and institute

Once you’ve received confirmation from your company, you’ll need to work out a payment plan. Consider whether they will pay upfront, or if you will purchase the Programme and send a receipt for reimbursement.

If you are an organisation looking to train and certify multiple senior executives or professionals at your company, please email [email protected] for information.

Here are the guarantees NEDonBoard offers you when you sign up to one of our training courses. 

1. 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.
   
   
2. Relevant curriculum: we guarantee that the curriculum is relevant, and aligned with industry standards and current trends.
   
   
3. Flexibility: we guarantee that the course is flexible and can be tailored to meet your needs and schedules.
   
   
4. Support: we guarantee that you will have access to support throughout the course through the training platform.
   
   
5. Credibility: we guarantee that the course is recognised and respected in the industry and will be viewed positively by potential employers.
   
   
6. Satisfaction guarantee: we guarantee that you will be satisfied with the course or you will receive a refund in line with our T&Cs.
   
   
7. Guarantee of track record: we guarantee that the course is well-established.
   
   
8. 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.